Avoiding the Shutdown

Avoiding the Shutdown

By SuhaibWebb on from www.suhaibwebb.com

In light of the potential government shutdown, Imam Suhaib Webb discusses the importance of introspection and avoiding a shutdown of the soul. In his friday sermon, he mentions how to avoid the diseases of the heart.
Chivalry in Islam

Chivalry in Islam

By SuhaibWebb on from www.suhaibwebb.com

Suhaib Webb discusses the topic of ‘Chivalry in Islam’ in light of current events and the life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (peace be upon him) and the Companions. Podcast: Download (Duration: 32:07 — 15.4 MB)  
We Were Commanded to Love

We Were Commanded to Love

By SuhaibWebb on from www.suhaibwebb.com

We have been commanded to obey him; we have been commanded to respect him; but the key to both these things lies in the fact that we are commanded to love him. This love is more than just mere lip service; it is a love that should encompass our lives. Nothing on this earth should be more dear to our hearts than the blessed Prophet of Allah ﷺ (peace be upon him). This is not simply a recommended emotion; rather it is one that we must feel in our hearts. It is narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said: “N
Nothing Is Ever Wasted

Nothing Is Ever Wasted

By SuhaibWebb on from www.suhaibwebb.com

[And it will be said], ‘Indeed, this is for you a reward, and your effort has been appreciated.’” (Qur’an, 76:22)

Failure can take a toll on a person: that feeling of trying and trying, over and over, yet somehow never getting where you want to be. Or sometimes the task just seems too huge to achieve; is there even any use?
Immediate Reflections CNN’s “Unwelcome: The Muslims Next Door”

Immediate Reflections CNN’s “Unwelcome: The Muslims Next Door”

By SuhaibWebb on from www.suhaibwebb.com

The CNN Special “Unwelcome – The Muslims Next Door” premiered a few days ago and is one of the highest profile pieces in mainstream media regarding Islamophobia. At first, I was sort of squeamish about tuning into the program, because even though we have become adept at reading endless emails, columns, and talk [...]
Inspiring our Children to Pray

Inspiring our Children to Pray

By SuhaibWebb on from www.suhaibwebb.com

A couple months ago, Imam Suhaib posted a question on Facebook asking how to encourage one’s child to pray. Alhamdullilah (praise be to God), there were many great responses. We wanted to share some of the wonderful advice and stories shared by fellow readers. May our hearts always be open to beneficial advice. *Responses abridged and [...]
Lessons from Surah Fatihah – Identifying the Straight Path

Lessons from Surah Fatihah – Identifying the Straight Path

By SuhaibWebb on from www.suhaibwebb.com

“Guide us along the Straight Way. The way of those whom You have bestowed Your Grace. Not of those who earn Your anger, nor of those who go astray.” (Qur’an, 1:5-7) When we examine these verses, we find that it has some very interesting qualities that make it a unique prayer. In a short examination [...]
30 Reasons to Avoid Being Angry and Argumentative

30 Reasons to Avoid Being Angry and Argumentative

By SuhaibWebb on from www.suhaibwebb.com

How difficult is it to practice patience when being provoked? At the same time, how many times have we responded much too sensitively, although we were not the clear target of anyone’s malice? How many hearts have been lost in an effort to win arguments? And yet, as human beings it is natural and even our [...]
Spiritual Pitfalls for the Muslim Blogger

Spiritual Pitfalls for the Muslim Blogger

By SuhaibWebb on from www.suhaibwebb.com

While there are many beautiful, beneficial, and positive things we can share with others through our blogs, which can make blogging a spiritually uplifting experience, there are also certain types of writing that can actually be harmful to our spiritual state. Here are six blogging tendencies that may be spiritually detrimental for us, and that we should seek to avoid when we write and post.
Explanation of the Chapter of Qur’an, al-‘Asr

Explanation of the Chapter of Qur’an, al-‘Asr

By SuhaibWebb on from www.suhaibwebb.com

The early Muslims called it al-`Asr. The great scholar of Qur’an, al-Tabari, God have mercy on him, narrates with a sound chain from ‘Ubayd Allah the son of Husayn, “Whenever two of the Prophet’s companions would meet, they would not disperse until they read Surah al-‘Asr.” Also, in most of the books dedicated to explaining the Qur’an (al-tafsir), this name is given to the surah (chapter). This is also the case with the existent copies of the Qur’an, new and old- this name is used.

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