A Strong Warning About Riba

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A Strong Warning About Riba

Allah says, “If you do not give up riba (interest), then be informed of a war from Allah and His Messenger (ﷺ).” (Qur’an 2:279)

That’s heavy. There is no other sin described like this. Not theft. Not zina. Not even alcohol. But riba comes with a declaration of war from Allah and His Messenger(ﷺ).

Why such strong words? Because riba harms people. It takes advantage of need. It grows money without mercy. It creates injustice and slowly hardens the heart.

This ayah isn’t just about money—it’s about fairness, compassion, and trust in Allah. It’s a reminder that not everything that brings profit brings blessing.

If we’ve fallen into it, the door of repentance is still open. Allah is Most Merciful. But we shouldn’t take this lightly. 

Choose barakah over quick gain. Choose obedience over pressure. Choose peace with Allah. 

May Allah purify our wealth and protect our hearts. Aameen.

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You are a Khalifah

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You are a Khalifah

Allah says: 

“And when your Lord said to the angels, ‘Indeed, I will place upon the earth a khalifah…’” (Qur’an 2:30)

Before Adam’s story even began, before his test, before his repentance, before his struggle—he was honored.

And Allah says: 

“And when I have proportioned him and breathed into him of My [created] soul, then fall down to him in prostration” (Qur’an 15:29)

The angels prostrated. Iblis refused. But the honor was already given. And the same is true for you. You were honored before your story unfolded.

But first—be a khalifah to yourself. Take care of your own heart. Control your actions. Fix what’s inside before trying to fix the world. 

Being a khalifah is not about status. It is about responsibility. It is not about power—it is a trust. You are here to care for the earth, to treat people well, to bring goodness—not harm.  To protect, to nurture, to uphold justice. Not to corrupt or destroy. 

Walk gently. Speak kindly. Do better each day.

Live like someone who was honored from the very beginning.

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The Blessing of One More Ramadan

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The Blessing of One More Ramadan

Be grateful for the gift of another Ramadan.

Every extra day we live is an opportunity to rise in the sight of Allah.

Two friends became Muslim together. One of them used to strive harder than the other, and he was martyred, while the other lived another year longer. Later, Talhah ibn ‘Ubaidullah saw in a dream that the one who lived longer was in a higher level of Paradise. When this was mentioned to the Prophet ﷺ, he explained that the second companion had more time to perform good deeds, to reach another Ramadan, and to fast extra days—and it was this extra worship that elevated his rank. 

(Sunan Ibn Majah)

SubḥānAllāh.

An additional Ramadan… a few more fasts… a little more dhikr… a few more smiles… a few kind words… a little extra charity…

can raise a person to a place in Jannah beyond imagination.

So do not take this Ramadan lightly. Rush to good deeds.

This may be your last opportunity. You may not see Ramadan again. So, rush to a good deed now. Don’t wait.

Be grateful that Allah has allowed you to witness it again. Every fast is for Him alone—and its full reward awaits in the Hereafter.

 

May Allah accept our fasting, forgive our sins, and raise our ranks in Jannah. Aameen.

Ramadan Mubarak!! 

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It was narrated from Talhah bin ‘Ubaidullah that two men from Bali came to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). They had become Muslim together, but one of them used to strive harder than the other. The one who used to strive harder went out to fight and was martyred. The other one stayed for a year longer, then he passed away. Talhah said:

“I saw in a dream that I was at the gate of Paradise and I saw them (those two men). Someone came out of Paradise and admitted the one who had died last, then he came out and admitted the one who had been martyred. Then he came back to me and said: ‘Go back, for your time has not yet come.’” The next morning, Talhah told the people of that and they were amazed. News of that reached the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and they told him the story. He said: “Why are you so amazed at that?” They said: “O Messenger of Allah, the first one was the one who strove harder, then he was martyred, but the other one was admitted to Paradise before him. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Did he not stay behind for a year?” They said: “Yes.” He said: “And did not Ramadan come and he fasted, and he offered such and such prayers during that year?” They said: “Yes.” The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “The difference between them is greater than the difference between heaven and earth.” (Sunan ibn Majah 3925)

Islam Is a Blessing… and Iman Is an Even Bigger Blessing

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Islam Is a Blessing… and Iman Is an Even Bigger Blessing

Sometimes we forget how special it is just to be Muslim.

Out of billions of people in the world, Allah chose us to know Him, to hear the Qur’an, and to follow the way of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
That alone is an incredible gift.
Islam gives us direction when life feels confusing, hope when life feels heavy, and purpose when everything around us feels meaningless.

Islam teaches us how to pray, how to treat people, how to build families, and how to live with dignity.
It protects our hearts, our minds, and our lives.
So yes—Islam itself is a huge blessing.

But there is something even deeper than Islam.

That is iman.

Iman is what happens inside the heart.
You can know the rules of Islam… but iman is when you feel close to Allah.
You can pray with your body… but iman is when your heart is also present in the prayer.
You can say “Alhamdulillah”… but iman is when you truly mean it even during hardship.

Islam is like having the map… but iman is actually walking the journey.
Islam shows the road.
Iman gives the strength to keep going.

And when someone has iman, everything changes.

Problems are still there—but the heart feels calm.
Difficulties still come—but there is trust in Allah.
The future is unknown—but there is hope instead of fear.

That peace… that quiet strength… that feeling that Allah is near—
that is iman.

And this is why iman is an even greater blessing than Islam alone.
Because Islam guides your life,
but iman fills your life with light.

So the most important thing we should keep asking Allah for is simple:

“O Allah, don’t just make us Muslim…
Make us people of true iman.”

Because when iman lives in the heart,
even an ordinary life becomes something beautiful.

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Preparing for Fasting of the Elite

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Preparing for Fasting of the Elite

Preparing for the fasting of the elite starts before Ramadan even begins. It means getting our hearts ready, not just our bodies. We try to clean our intentions, ask Allah for forgiveness, stay away from bad speech and harmful habits, and spend more time with the Qur’an, du’a, and remembering Allah. Little by little, the fast becomes more than just not eating and drinking—it becomes a peaceful time of drawing closer to Allah, feeling calm inside, and growing in patience and faith.

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