This is the second in a series of articles on true happiness, joy, and commitment according to the Quran and Sunna from the seminar The True Joy with Shaykh Abd al-Rahman al-Kharsa and Shaykh Faraz Rabbani. Happiness in our religion and in the guidance of our religion (the Sacred Law) is of two types.  There […]

Imagine a beautiful garden with plants and flowers. It is essential to remove weeds for the garden to thrive. This is the original meaning of the word zakat. This is the fifth in a series of articles on Understanding Zakat: Practical Guidance on the Wisdom, Rules, and Etiquette of Giving Zakat. Allah says: خُذْ مِنْ […]

This is the second in a series of articles on the key principles of dealing with conflict in accordance with the guidance of Allah and His Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) from the seminar The Prophetic Principles of Conflict Resolution. We do not control our emotions. Allah says: وَأَنَّهُۥ هُوَ أَضۡحَكَ وَأَبۡكَىٰ “And […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul Sami‘ al-Yakti Question How can Muslims rid themselves of stinginess and miserliness? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Blessings and peace be upon the Master of the Messengers, his Family, and all his Companions. Wealth in Islam The love of wealth is innate in human nature, […]