One Surah that Muslim youth need to reflect on is Surah Al Kahaf. Though the lessons in it are for everyone, the lessons for us – specifically – are simply profound. [Indeed, they were youths who believed in their Lord, and We increased them in guidance] Kahaf:13 The people of the cave were young men who only sought to obey their Lord, and because of this Allah subḥāneh wa t’āla did the rest. He protected them in ways no one…
Observe society, without a doubt you will find that Allah has favoured some over others in provision, health, wealth, beauty… and this is the sunnah (way) of Allah. But His ultimate and truest favour on some over others will be in Akhira. [Look how We have favoured (in provision) some of them over others. But the Hereafter is greater in ranks and greater in distinction] Isrā`:21 Society seeks to distinguish the rich from the poor, people of different races, those who…
[Inform us of its interpretation; indeed, we see you to be of the Muḥsinīn.] Yusuf:36 In surah Yusuf, Allah describes an incident involving two inmates. These inmates confide something personal and then seek advice from a stranger and fellow inmate – Yusuf ‘alayhis salām. Why? Because he looked righteous. Those who claim that righteousness has little to do with our outward appearance and it is solely within the heart; please stand corrected. Though īmān is amongst the matters of the heart,…
[He (Mūsa) said, “My Lord, for the favour You bestowed upon me, I will never be an assistant to the criminals”] Qasas:17 Allah bestowed you with many, many favours. On the top of this list, He favoured you with guidance. Do you then seek to become an aide to those who wreck havoc by disobeying Allah? The criminals? Mūsa ‘alayhis salām took a stand against Fir’awn, though Mūsa was once known as the son of Fir’awn. He took a stand…
One of the worst diseases of our society is consumerism. If it weren’t for it, money hounding firms wouldn’t find the need to wreck the environment and put humanity at risk to fuel this disease. Reflect upon these two āyāt: [And you consume inheritance, devouring it in greed, And you love wealth with exceeding love.] Fajr:19-20 Did we not inherit this lovely planet that we are so ardently trying to destroy by our inability to satiate our wants and…
Sisters (/brothers) drift apart, things get weird. Relationships break. Marriages collapse. Friendship? That was a joke. And then they realise it was never really for the sake of Allah ﷻ. If it was for His sake, then… how can something based purely on the love of Allah end? Or even deteriorate? It only grows stronger. [Indeed those who believe and do righteous deeds Ar-Rahman Shall grant them love] Maryam:96 The word for love here is wudd, (hubb also translates…