The Mercy of Allah

The Mercy of Allah

Allah has placed mercy even in our ritual purification. He has permitted us to wash only parts of our body that are easily accessible instead of requiring us to disrobe entirely except for ghusl. Parts that could cause us to get our clothes too wet such as our...
The one who asks

The one who asks

“And as for the saa’il (beggar), do not repel him.” [al-Dhuha: 10] The beggar is called a saa’il, but you know what else ‘saa’il’ means? It’s someone who asks. There is a message and a spirit of giving within this Surah (and our entire faith) which is highly...
Dear Wayfarer

Dear Wayfarer

You’re only tasked with things that are within your capacity and control. You cannot govern people’s hearts or decisions any more than you can move a mountain. Parents spend a lifetime raising their children and are then dumbfounded by their child’s choices in life. A...
Lessons In Tawakkul

Lessons In Tawakkul

Imagine a small child. A toddler. Let’s suppose that he’s an excitable young toddler who is unable to express himself verbally yet. Imagine the following situation: His mother tells him that they are going to the park; do you want to go to the park?! There are swings...