FAJR REMINDER: WHOSE RIGHT IS GREATER? Rabīʿ al-Akhīr 24, 1448 AH | 6 October 2026 The question of whose rights are greater—those of one's parents or one's wife—has caused painful tensions in many households. Often, husbands feel pressured to choose between their parents and their wives. However, Islām does not instruct a man to neglect one set of rights in order to honour another. Rather, it requires him to fulfil the rights of each person as ordained by Allāh (ﷻ). Parents undoubtedly hold tremendous rights over their children. Allāh (ﷻ) says: “And We have enjoined upon man care for his parents. His mother carried him, [increasing her] in weakness upon weakness, and his weaning is in two years. Be grateful to Me and to your parents; to Me is the [final] destination.” [Sūrah Luqmān 31:14] The Prophet (ﷺ) also emphasised the exceptional status of one's mother. Abū Hurayrah (رضي الله عنه) reported that a man asked the Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ), “Who among the people is m...
DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER Yaum ath-Thalaathaa | 25th day of Rabee-uthaani, 1448 AH | Tuesday, 6th October, 2026. GOOD CHARACTER IS AN ACT OF WORSHIP بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ We often measure our worship by how much we pray, fast, recite the Qur’an, give charity, and perform other acts of worship. But ask yourself: How do I treat people? Do I forgive when I am hurt? Do I control my anger? Do I speak gently when I could be harsh? Do I show mercy when nobody is watching? The Prophet ﷺ said: “Nothing is heavier on the believer’s scale on the Day of Resurrection than good character.” (Tirmidhi) Never think your kindness is insignificant. The patience you showed. The insult you chose to ignore. The person you forgave. The hurt you chose not to return. The harsh words you restrained yourself from saying. ALLAH Azzawajal saw it all. Perhaps the deed you considered insignificant will be the very deed that makes your scale heavy on the Day of Resurrection. Goo...