"The most beloved deeds to Allah are the continuous ones, even if they are small."
- The Prophet Muhammad (salAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam)
| 34.5% |  | United States |
| 28.3% |  | United Kingdom |
| 4.4% |  | Canada |
| 3.6% |  | India |
| 3% |  | Pakistan |
| 3% |  | Malaysia |
| 2.9% |  | Japan |
| 2.4% |  | Saudi Arabia |
| 2.3% |  | United Arab Emirates |
| 2% |  | Australia |
| Today: | 196 |
| Yesterday: | 413 |
| This Week: | 887 |
| Last Week: | 1973 |
Steadfastness of Faith
"And when they hear His (Allah's) Verses recited, (they) find their belief strengthened." (8:2)
10 Ways of Protection from Shaytan
1. Seeking refuge with Allah from Shaytan. Allah the Most High said, “And if there comes to you from Satan an evilsuggestion, then seek refuge in Allah. Indeed, He is the Hearing, the Knowing.” [41:36] 2. Recitation of the two soorahs al-Falaq and an-Naas, as they have wondrous effect in seeking refuge with Allah from his evil, weakening Shaytan and protection from him. This is why the Messenger, sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam, said: “No person seeks refuge with anything like the Mu`awwidhatayn (soorahs al-Falaq and an-Nas)”. [an-Nasaa’i, 5337] 3. Recitation of Ayat al-Kursi (2:255). 4. Recitation of soorah al-Baqarah. The Messenger, sallallahu...
Steadfastness of Faith 01 Jun 2011 Hits:242
Hardness of the Hearts
Very often we hear the words, “I feel hardness in my heart,” “I do not find any joy in worship,” “I feel that my faith has hit rock bottom,” “Reading Qur’aan does not move me,” “I fall into sin so easily.” The effects of this affliction can be seen in many people, and this problem is the cause of every disaster and adversity. The issue of people’s hearts is an important and sensitive issue. The heart is called qalb in Arabic because it changes so quickly and frequently (taqallub – alteration, variation, ups and downs). The Prophet (peace and blessings of...
Steadfastness of Faith 21 Mar 2011 Hits:215
Means of Steadfastness in Islam
Turning towards the Qur’aanThe Qur’aan is the foremost aid to standing firm in Islam. It is the strong rope and clear light of Allaah. Whoever adheres to it, Allaah will protect him; whoever follows it, Allaah will save him; and whoever calls to its way will be guided to the Straight Path.Allaah has stated that the reason why this Book was revealed in stages was to help His Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) to stand firm in his faith. In the context of refuting the doubts of the disbelievers, He says (interpretation of the meaning): “And...
Steadfastness of Faith 13 Oct 2010 Hits:310
Causes Of Increase In Iman And Our Shortcomings
Causes of Increase in Iman1. Praying to your Lord, Glorified and Exalted, in secret, supplicating a lot to Him, hoping in His reward, and engaging in much remembrance of Him.2. Contemplating His Book, for nothing helps the recovery of the heart except the Book of Allah Mighty and Sublime. There are many youth who busy themselves even with sciences of the Shari`ah at the expense of reciting the Qur'an until their hearts eventually harden. So if this happens with acts of obedience, what about one who occupies his heart with sins?3. Regularly performing your obligatory prayers in congregation, for Allah...
Steadfastness of Faith 06 Sep 2010 Hits:362
Signs of Weak Imaan (Faith) and How to Increase It
Signs of weak Faith: Committing sins and not feeling any guilt. Having a hard heart and no desire to read the Qur'aan. Feeling too lazy to do good deeds, e.g. being late for Salaah. Neglecting the Sunnah. Not feeling anything when hearing verses from the Qur'aan, for example when Allah warns us of punishments and His promise of glad tidings. Finding difficulty in remembering Allah and making Dhikr. Not feeling bad when things are done against the Shari'ah. Desiring status and wealth. Being mean and miserly, i.e. not wanting to part with wealth. Ordering others to do good...
Steadfastness of Faith 06 Sep 2010 Hits:501
Steadfastness of Faith