One of the outstanding characteristics of the prophet (SAW) were his courage and bravery. For 13 years in Makkah, he and his followers were oppressed; and people tried all kinds of tactics to intimidate and…
Yesterday we spoke a little bit about humility. Humility is demonstrated in many ways. The prophet (SAW) was the highest example of humility. Being of such great status, and at the same time, demonstrating how…
One of the challenges that we face as human beings, and, specifically, as youngsters growing up, is the challenge of dealing with external pressures. External pressure means that we are constantly under the influence of…
Allah (SWT) has put within human beings the desire to excel and succeed. This desire varies amongst different people. Some people have a great deal of this drive, and some have a small amount of…
Once, Jibreel (AS) came with another angel to the prophet (SAW), and the angel had a proposal. He said, “Allah (SWT) has given you a choice; if you want, you can be a prophet and…
Every human being has the desire to be recognized and acknowledged. They desire to have a standing of honor and appreciation in the sight of others. This is a normal tendency, but sometimes, this tendency…
Islam has placed a great deal of emphasis on being clean and being pure The importance of cleanliness and purity extends beyond societal implications; hygiene also involves numerous religious and spiritual components. I used the…
Once, a man came to the prophet (SAW) and requested some financial assistance. The prophet (SAW) gave him something and the man did not respond. He asked him, “Have I done good to you?” The…
We live in a time of very fast technological advancements, and it feels like every few days, a new piece of technology comes out that is surprising, wonderful, attractive, and powerful. We all use technology…
Allah (SWT) has created the entire universe by his own will and command. To create it, he did not need anyone’s help, assistance or consultance. He did not need to ask anyone. His power is…
Once, the prophet (SAW) was sitting with his companions and giving a talk in the masjid. As he was giving his talk, three people came into the masjid and saw the gathering taking place. One…
Yesterday we spoke about some rules and ground principles for using technology. Another important thing to keep in mind is because we as intelligent people do not like to waste important things. We know that…