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    The Importance of the ‘Middle Path’

    “O Allah, guide us to the Straight Path” (Surah al-Fatiha: verse: 6) The entire Quran is an explanation of this verse. The essence of being a Muslim is to follow the ‘middle path’ which is in effect, the ‘straight path’ towards Allah almighty. Islam upholds a balance between the spiritual and intellectual, theory and law, infusing these elements together to find the middle path. The Islamic faith is moderate, balanced and equitable. This message is central to the Islamic practice…

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  • Remain Patient During Calamities

    Narrated by Abu Huraira (Radiyallahu `anhu) that the Prophet (Sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam) said, “The example of a believer is that of a fresh tender plant; from whatever direction the wind…

  • Striving for Knowledge, Patience and Protection

    The Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam) said, “Knowledge is acquired by seeking it, and patience is acquiring by striving to be patient. The one who strives to attain good…

  • Your “IF” Opens the Gate for Satan

    Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, “Seek help from Allah (Subhana wa taala) and do not lose heart, and if anything (in the form of trouble) comes to you, don’t say:…

  • The Richness of the Soul

    The Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam) said, ”Richness does not lie in the abundance of (worldly) goods, but richness is the richness of the soul (heart, self).”…