Author: Islamic Reflections

How do you stop chatting with men (who are not your mahrams) on social media?
The topic explains itself very well.
Many of us have social media accounts, whether it is Facebook, WhatsApp,  Snapchat, Twitter, Skype, you name it.
And in the process of exploring social media,  you end up getting a short love message, “Hi babes” or “How are … Continue Reading

Meaning of Da’awah
First of all we need to understand the meaning of Da’wah.
Basically, it means to call someone.
Islamically, it means to call someone towards Tawheed, i.e. towards the correct Aqeedah and beliefs.
After having an understanding of the word; let’s have a look at “Why are you doing da’wah?”What will it benefit you? What are the goals … Continue Reading

Take time before you say any words.

It’s easier said than done, but we have to train ourselves with this behavior: “Do not be quick in judging”
Sometimes we end up ruining a relationship,  ruining and destroying someone’s happiness, severing ties of Kinship, and when we reflect back to find out what happened?
It was yourtongue that slipped and made … Continue Reading

When you forgive, it means you are letting go of the wrong that was done to you. You are trying to forget it, and truly with time, you will forget it.But if and only if you truly forgave that person, and if you try not to remember.
Forgetting happens with time. Whenever your mind is starting to remember that thing, … Continue Reading

This article is about what to say before talking to someone.
Whenever you want to talk to someone about anything, train yourself to say the following before you even utter a word.

أعوذ بالله من الشيطان الرجيم

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

Audhu billahi min ash Shaytan ir Rajeem,
Bismillahi ar Rahman ir Raheem.
Actually, say it in your heart or … Continue Reading

Today I want to share with you a topic that scares me a lot because many (if not all) of us are falling into this trap.
There are two main reasons which cause about two thirds of the punishment of the grave. If you get rid of those two, then you have escaped most of the punishment of the grave … Continue Reading

There are three elements of Ibaadah (worship): Love, fear, and expectations.

Let’s analyse each of these three.
Love: Having passion and love in performing acts of Ibaadah.
This means loving the very performance of Ibaadah and, thereby, expressing your love towards Allah, because He is the One who commanded you to do it in the first place.
Let’s take … Continue Reading