Arrogance is simply glorifying one's self while looking down on others. This could be as a result of one feeling superior to others based on wealth, knowledge, faith or background. Arrogance leads to the need to be praised by others.
Read MoreAs Muslims, we must learn to conceal the secrets of others. The act of spreading to a third party what has been shared with you is highly frowned upon. It is sad that in today's society we are surrounded by people who do the direct opposite. They live to expose others and even go out of their way to dig out information on others.
Read MoreMuslims around the world do their utmost best to follow the Sunnah of the Prophet (SAW). He is the best example to follow. Islam is strictly against violence in any form, it is a religion that frowns on harming and oppressing people. As a matter of fact, an oppressor is cursed by Allah. A Muslim is a model citizen that is always in a constant quest to better himself. The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was the embodiment of the above hadith. He did not seek revenge, did not return evil with evil but forgave and pardoned those who did the most horrific things to him. I would be giving a few examples.
Read MoreThe Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said: "Give up what is doubtful to you for that which is not doubtful." - Tirmidhi
Read More"Whoever says the following after hearing the call to prayer deserves my intercession on the Day of Judgement: 'O Allah, Lord of this perfect call and established! Grant Muhammed (SAW) the Wasila and honor, any assign him the praised station that You have promised him'." - Bukhari
Read MoreBelow are ten phrases that easily lead to Paradise. Ten different phrases that are short and easy to remember, but will give you what no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and what no mind has imagined.
Read MoreShaytan said, “Because You have put me in error, I will surely sit in wait for them on Your straight path. Then I will come to them from before them and from behind them and on their right and on their left, and You will not find most of them grateful [to You]".' - Q7:16-17
There are 7 major phases with with Shaytan attempts to take us away from the straight path. Find out more.
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This post is personal on so many levels. I have not been the holiest or most pious person. In fact, it's only been a few years since I set on the path of reclaiming myself and becoming a better Muslim. Life throws you a curve ball and you do things you cannot be proud of. We all have those moments; the ones we want to keep buried in the past.
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