Books

It is well-known that some of those who follow their desires, who are weak at heart, become irritated when they hear lists of prohibitions. They grumble and mutter, “Everything is haraam, you haven’t left us anything that is not forbidden! You make our lives boring and miserable. You don’t talk about anything but what is haraam, but religion is supposed to be easy, not strict, and Allaah is Forgiving and Merciful.” This essay was written to address these issues.

No one with understanding will doubt that the need of the Muslims today for means of steadfastness is greater than that of their brethren at the time of the salaf, and that the effort required to achieve that is greater, because of the corruption of our times, and the scarcity of brothers (in faith), the weakness of helpers and the lack of supporters. This book discusses the most important means of steadfastness that will help one to reach safe ground by Allah’s leave.

The phenomenon of weak faith has become very widespread among the Muslims, and many people complain about the hardness of their hearts. So 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 the 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 meanings of supplications

Udhiyah is one of the great rituals of Islaam, in which we remember the Unity of Allaah, His blessings upon us and the obedience of our father Ibraaheem, may Allaah exalt his mention, to his Lord. There is great goodness and many blessings in this act, so the Muslim must pay special attention to its great importance.

Prophet Muhammad is beyond all doubt one of the most influential figures in world history, who brought the message of Islam, a religion with over one billion followers across the globe. The Prophet was a supremely successful man, but he was not just a great hero and leader. He preached a religion, founded a State, built a nation, laid down a moral code, initiated numerous social and political reforms, established a powerful and dynamic society to practice and represent his teachings and completely revolutionized the worlds of human thought and… 

Allaah granted his Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, qualities of perfection and noble characteristics which distinguished him from all other human beings. Consequently, he, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, combined all the possible virtuous human traits and was the best leading example in treating others with benevolence. He, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, was a sublime example in his interactions with people, old and young, believers and disbelievers, the common people and close Companions.