If we don’t look towards Allah (subhana wa ta’ala) in life, then we don’t deserve to have our faces look towards Him (face the Qiblah) in death:

Discovery of a Shroud (Kafan) Thief

Once the Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said to Abdullah ibn Umar (radi Allahu anhu): “O Ibn Umar, what will your condition be when you come upon a community who store a year’s provision for lack of reliance and trust (in Allah)?” [Minhaaj ul-Abideen by Imaam Ghazali]

The Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) is telling his Sahabi in this hadith that a time will come when there will be Muslims who do not have faith in Allah’s promise of provision. It would be hard on the Sahabah to see such people, how would they take it?

Allah (subhana wa ta’ala) says in the Quran, “Surely, Allah He it is that gives sustenance, the Lord of solid power.” [Surah Dhariyaat, Ayat 58]

A thief of shrouds repented from his sin at the hands of Bayazid Bustami (rehmatullah alaihi). When Bayazid asked the thief about the graves, he said: “I stole about 12,000 shrouds from graves but I found only two male faces facing the Qiblah.” Bayazid Bustami said that those who had no reliance on Allah in the matter of their livelihood had their faces turned away from the Qiblah. [Minhaaj ul-Abideen by Imaam Ghazali]

When Muslims are buried they are laid in their graves such that their faces face the Qiblah. However, if we believe that our jobs, employers, businesses, spouses, etc, are feeding us and it is not through the Will of Allah and the provision He has earmarked for us, then we do not see Him as Ar-Razzaq (The Provider). If we don’t look towards Allah (subhana wa ta’ala) in life, then we don’t deserve to have our faces look towards Him (face the Qiblah) in death and He orders the angels to turn our faces away.

Source: Received as WhatsApp message. Republished in blog.

Rasoolullah's ﷺ Shoes and Leather Socks:

Rasoolullah (ﷺ) wore shoes like sandals or slippers. Rasoolullah (ﷺ) also wore black leather socks and during Wadhu passed his moist hanks over them (made Masah). His shoes had two straps between the toes (Uswah: Mirqaat). There was a strap at the back as well. The Shoes of Rasoolullah (ﷺ) were one span and two fingers long and 7 fingers wide; there was a space of two fingers between the two straps at the toe end (Uswah) Rasoolullah (ﷺ)used to wear shoes made of leather that was smooth after the removal of the animal hair, and after wadhu He would place his feet into them because they were pure and made in such a way that his toes would thouch the ground. (Uswah) Rasoolullah (ﷺ) also wore shoes made of smooth leather. (Mishkaat) Rasoolullah (ﷺ) would would grip his shoes with his left thumb and index finger. (Shamaail Tirmidhi) Hazrat Anas (Radiallahhu’ anhu) narrates that from the sunnah is that one should remove his shoes and place them to the left side when sitting. (Mishkaat) Sourc...

The Prayer That Shook My Soul: Finding Gratitude in the Ruins:

- I went to a masjid today that wasn't marked by towering minarets or grand domes. It was a humble prayer space tucked away inside the quiet confines of an old-age home campus. Places like these carry a specific kind of atmosphere. The air feels heavier, often thick with unspoken memories, quiet resignation, and the lingering echo of lives that once roared with activity but have now slowed to a whisper. I went there simply to offer my obligatory prayers. I left carrying a lesson that will stay engraved on my heart forever. As I stood in the rows, preparing myself, I found myself next to an elderly man. He was frail, his posture bent by the weight of time. He was an "inmate" here—a clinical word that felt too harsh for the gentle, weathered face I glimpsed. Later, I would learn the fragments of his story. He was a survivor of the brutal COVID era, a period that had swept through his life like a wildfire, taking almost his entire family with it. He was left behind in the a...

Dr Robert Crane now a Pious Muslim named as Farooq Abdul Haq- A Phd in International law, a US Preseident's Ex Advisor, to a Pious Muslim story:

Former US President Richard Nixon’s adviser is Robert Crane. He holds: Doctorate in Public Law. • PhD in International Law. • President of the Harvard Society of International Law. He later became President Nixon's foreign affairs adviser. He was also the Deputy Director of the US National Security Council. • He is considered an expert in Political Affairs in the United States. • He is founder of the Center for Civilization and Modernization in the United States. He speaks fluently in six living languages. What's the story? One day President Nixon wanted to read about "Islamic Principles and Rules", so he asked CIA to prepare a research paper on the subject for him. Assigned CIA cadre wrote a detail research paper and submitted to President Nixon. But Nixon felt the paper was a bit lengthy and detailed. So he asked his adviser, Robert Crane, to read and summarize the article. Robert read the article a...

Muslim Girls names and meaning:

_*لڑکیوں کے اسلامی نام اور انکا مطلب...*_ آزفہ Azifa قریب ہی آنے والی آشفتہ Ashifta حیران آفروزہ Aafroza چراغ کی بتی آفریدہ Afrida قربان آفریں Afreen خوشی، شاباش آمنہ Amina امن والی آویزہ Avezah خالص، پاکیزہ، لٹکنے والا زیور اثیلہ Aseela اعلٰی خاندان والی اجالا Ujala روشنی ادیبہ Adeeba ادب والی اریبہ Ariba عقل مند، ماہر اریکہ Arika خوبصورت تخت ازکی Azka پاکیزہ اساوری Asavri ریشم، راگ اسماء Asma بلند، علامت اسماء Asma بلند اسوہ Uswa نمونہ، مثال افشاں Afshan بکھیرنا، ظاہر افشیں Afsheen بکھیرنا افق Ufuq آسمانی کنارہ اقصٰی Aqsa دور کی جگہ اکیمہ Ukaima اونچی البیلا Albela آزاد، ظاہر الفت Ulfat پیار، محبت ام کلثوم Umme Kalsum پرکشش امّارہ Ammara حکم دینے والی امبریں Ambareen چادر، آسمان امیمہ Umaima قصد و ارادہ امینہ Ameena امانت دار انبیلہ Anbila لائق، قابل انجشہ Anjasha تلاش، حاصل کرنا انجلاء Injala صاف و شفاف انفال Anfal مال غنیمت انیسہ Anisa پیاری انیقہ Aniqa نادر، عمدہ انیلا Anila بھولی، حاصل کرنا ایمن Aiman بابرکت بابرہ Babura شیرنی بارزہ Bariza صاف، ظاہر بازغہ Bazigha روشن باسمہ ...

Read the articles in the light of Quran and Hadith- related to Prophet Mohammed (s.a.w), Taqwa, Tauheed, parents, children, family life etc- (Links 1)

- Click the heading which you want to read more: a. Understanding Islam b. Quran and Hadith c. Tauheed d. Love towards Prophet Mohammed (s.a.w) e. Teachings of Prophet (s.a.w) f. Duas g. Taqwa h. Child is an innocent gift i. Education j. Respect towards each other k. Respect your parents l. An attitude m. Family n. Istigfar o. Learning Quran p. Ramzan q. Sadqa r. Dawat o Tableeg

Leadership Lessons from Ambiyya in the light of Qur’an:

- Leadership Lessons from Ambiyya in the light of Qur’an (Urdu translation at bottom): Strategic Thinking and Planning - The Prophets demonstrated exceptional strategic thinking and planning skills, often anticipating and preparing for challenges and opportunities. Effective Communication - The prophets were skilled communicators, able to articulate complex ideas and values in a clear and compelling manner. Emotional Intelligence - The prophets possessed high emotional intelligence, enabling them to empathize with others, manage conflicts, and build strong relationships. Patience Determination - The prophets faced immense opposition, yet they remained steadfast and committed to their mission. They were unshakeable in their commitment despite facing formidable challenges. Humility and Self-Awareness - The Prophets were characterized by their humility and self-awareness, recognizing their limitations and weaknesses, and seeking guidance and support when needed. Empowerment and...

Eid Mubarak - Stay Blessed:

- We have completed the month of Ramadan with lots of prayers, salah, taqwa, charity and good deeds. Lets protect our good deeds and add them more. Ramazan is a holy month whereby the piousness is seen everywhere. The month of Ramazan is a practice of good deeds, so let us continue whatever we have been doing in Ramazan. Let us smile. Let us care for our wellbeing, as well as wellbeing of people around us. Let us give time to our family, friends and community around us. Let us do our work with dedication, and Iqlas. Let us fill our Iman with the light of Noor. Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W) said, “The most beloved of people according to Allah is he who brings most benefit to people, and the most beloved of deeds according to Allah the Mighty, the Magnificent, is that you bring happiness to a fellow Muslim, or relieve him of distress, or pay off his debt or stave away hunger from him. It is more beloved to me that I walk with my brother Muslim in his time of need than I stay seclu...

The Azan, or Islamic call to prayer- Details:

- The Azan, or Islamic call to prayer, is a beautiful and sacred tradition in Islam. Here are the words to the Azan: # Azan 1. *Allahu Akbar* (4 times): Allah is the greatest. 2. *Ashhadu an la ilaha illallah* (2 times): I bear witness that there is no deity except Allah. 3. *Ashhadu anna Muhammadan rasulullah* (2 times): I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah. 4. *Hayya 'ala al-salah* (2 times): Come to prayer. 5. *Hayya 'ala al-falah* (2 times): Come to success. 6. *Qad qamat al-salah* (2 times): Prayer has begun. 7. *Allahu Akbar* (1 time): Allah is the greatest. # Du'a after Azan After the Azan, it is recommended to recite the following Du'a: "Alahumma rabba hadhihi ad-da'wat al-tammah, wa al-salat al-qaimah, ati Muhammadan al-wasilata wa al-fadhilata, wa ab'athu maqamam mahmudan aladhi wa'adtahu, innaka la tukhlif al-mi'ad." "O Allah, Lord of this perfect call and the established prayer, grant Muhammad the means and t...

Speaking in soft positive manner would not cost you anything but would enchant those you speak to and get rid of any ill feelings:

There was once a king who saw in a dream that all his teeth had fallen out. He called a dream-interpreter, told him what he saw in the dream, and asked him to interpret it. When the interpreter heard the dream, his complexion changed and he began to repeat, “Allāh’s refuge is sought! Allāh’s refuge is sought!” The king became worried and asked, “What is the interpretation of my dream?” The interpreter said, “After many years pass, your wife and children will die and you will be all alone in your kingdom!” The king screamed, became furious, and began to hurl abuses and insults. He then ordered that the interpreter be imprisoned and called another interpreter, related to him what he saw in the dream and asked him for its interpretation. The dream-interpreter smiled and said, “Glad tidings, dear king!” The king said, “What is the interpretation of the dream?” The interpreter said, “It means that you will live for very long – so long that you will be the last of your family to die, an...

We shouldn’t be surprised children misbehave, they get it from their storybooks and cartoons which ''we'' provide:

- Dear Parents, * Tarzan lives half naked, * Cinderella comes home at midnight, * Pinocchio lies all the time, * Aladdin is the king of thieves, * Batman drives at 200 mph, * Romeo and Juliet commit suicide out of love,… * Harry Potter uses witchcraft, * Mickey and Minnie are more than just friends * Sleeping Beauty is lazy, * Dumbo gets drunk and hallucinates, * Scooby Doo gives nightmares, * and Snow White lives with 7 guys. We shouldn’t be surprised children misbehave, they get it from their storybooks and cartoons which ''we'' provide them... We should instead be teaching them stories like *Abu Bakr (ra)’s loyalty and undying service for his master, *Umar ibn Khatthab (ra)’s love for justice and tolerance, *Uthman ibn Affan (ra)’s level of shyness and modesty, *Ali ibn Abi-Talib (ra)’s show of courage and bravery, *Khalid ibn Waleed (ra)’s desire of combating evil, *Fatima bint Muhammad (ra)’s love and respect to her father, *Sallahuddin Al-Ayubi (ra)’s conquest ...

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