Grateful for the Greatest Blessing: The Prophet ﷺ

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

Grateful for the Greatest Blessing: The Prophet ﷺ

Allah tells us in the Qur’an that His blessings are too many to count, but only a few people are truly grateful 

وَءَاتَىٰكُم مِّن كُلِّ مَا سَأَلْتُمُوهُ ۚ وَإِن تَعُدُّوا۟ نِعْمَتَ ٱللَّهِ لَا تُحْصُوهَآ ۗ إِنَّ ٱلْإِنسَٰنَ لَظَلُومٌ كَفَّارٌ ‎

And He gave you from all you asked of Him. And if you should count the favor of Allah, you could not enumerate them. Indeed, mankind is [generally] most unjust and ungrateful.

(Quran, Ibrahim 14:34) 

وَقَلِيلٌ مِّنْ عِبَادِىَ ٱلشَّكُورُ

And few of My servants are grateful. 

(Quran, Saba 34:13)

One of the greatest blessings Allah gave us is the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, who was sent as a mercy to all people. As we come to the end of Rabi‘ al-Awwal—the month the Prophet ﷺ was born—it’s a good time to stop and think: how do we show gratitude for this blessing? 

Being thankful isn’t just saying alhamdulillah; it’s living by the Prophet’s example—being kind, honest, patient, generous, sending salawat on him, and holding on to his teachings in our daily life. That’s how we truly show we are grateful for the gift of the Prophet ﷺ.

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ وَسَلِّمْ عَلَى سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ، وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ أَجْمَعِينَ

Allahumma salli wa sallim ‘ala Sayyidina Muhammad, wa ‘ala aalihi wa sahbihi ajma‘een.

(O Allah, send Your peace and blessings upon our master Muhammad, and upon his family and all his companions.)

 

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Marriage by Allah’s Rules: The Key to Success

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

Marriage by Allah’s Rules: The Key to Success

Marriage in Islam is not just about two people coming together—it’s about building a life on the rules Allah has set. When a husband and wife treat each other with respect, kindness, and mercy, and when they remember that marriage is an act of worship, then the relationship is more likely to last. Success in marriage doesn’t come from money, looks, or status; it comes from following Allah’s guidance—being honest, patient, forgiving, and fair. That’s what brings real peace and blessing to the home.

Being “ready for marriage” doesn’t only mean reaching a certain age or having a nice job. It means being responsible enough to take care of your spouse, emotionally mature enough to handle disagreements with patience, and spiritually grounded enough to see marriage as a way to please Allah. The Prophet ﷺ encouraged young people to marry if they are able, as marriage helps protect their faith and provides the foundation for a healthy family. In simple terms, being ready for marriage means being willing to love, care for, and sacrifice—not just for yourself, but for another person—for the sake of Allah, while still honoring and maintaining your bond with your parents.

O Allah, bless our marriages with love, mercy, and understanding. Make us among those who fulfill the rights You have set, and grant us homes filled with peace, faith, and Your blessings. Aameen

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Choosing a Spouse

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Choosing a Spouse

The Prophet ﷺ said: “A woman is married for four reasons: for her wealth, for her lineage, for her beauty, and for her religion. So marry the one who is religious, may your hands be rubbed with dust (may you prosper).” (Bukhari & Muslim).

In simple words, people often choose a spouse for money, beauty, or family background, but the Prophet ﷺ reminded us that real success is in choosing someone with deen (faith). Money can be lost, looks fade, and status doesn’t make a marriage strong—but a spouse with good religion brings kindness, trust, and sincerity. Choosing for deen means you’re not just starting a family for this life, but also working together for Jannah.

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Let’s Read Surah Kahf Today (Friday): Beyond Wealth and Children

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Let’s Read Surah Kahf Today (Friday): Beyond Wealth and Children

Allah says in Surah al-Kahf:

ٱلْمَالُ وَٱلْبَنُونَ زِينَةُ ٱلْحَيَوٰةِ ٱلدُّنْيَا ۖ وَٱلْبَٰقِيَٰتُ ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتُ خَيْرٌ عِندَ رَبِّكَ ثَوَابًا وَخَيْرٌ أَمَلًا 

“Wealth and children are [but] adornment of the worldly life. But the enduring good deeds are better to your Lord for reward and better for [one’s] hope.”  (Qur’an 18:46)

This ayah reminds us of the true scale of value. Wealth and children are beautiful blessings—no doubt they bring joy, comfort, and pride—but they remain temporary decorations of this fleeting world. What endures beyond the grave are al-baqiyāt aṣ-ṣāliḥāt—the righteous deeds that remain recorded with Allah: every prayer, every word of remembrance, every act of charity, every sincere action done for His sake. 

These are far greater in reward and a source of real hope on the Day when nothing else will matter. The ayah redirects our attachment: cherish wealth and family as gifts, but invest your heart and efforts in good deeds that never perish.

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Don’t Be Greedy: Work for the Three Deeds That Outlive Us

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

Don’t Be Greedy: Work for the Three Deeds That Outlive Us

Allah says:

وَمَن يُوقَ شُحَّ نَفْسِهِۦ فَأُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ هُمُ ٱلْمُفْلِحُونَ  

“And those who are saved from the greed of their own souls – it is they who will be truly successful.” (Qur’an 64:16). 

This ayah reminds us that true success is not measured by what we gather in this world, but by overcoming the greed within ourselves. Everything we own is temporary and will eventually leave our hands; even our lives will one day end, and we will be remembered only briefly before becoming part of the past. What remains are the deeds that outlive us: knowledge that benefits others, a righteous child who prays for us, and on-going charity given for the sake of Allah. 

So, do not cling to the fleeting; instead, work for what endures beyond the grave.

“When a man dies, his deeds come to an end except for three things: ongoing charity (ṣadaqah jāriyah), beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for him.” [Sahih Muslim]

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