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THE REAL MEANING OF “NOTHING CAN HAPPEN TO US WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF ALLĀH AZZAWAJAL

DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER Yaumul Jumu‘ah | 12th day of Jumādā al-Ūlā, 1448 AH | Friday, 23 October 2026 THE REAL MEANING OF “NOTHING CAN HAPPEN TO US WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF ALLĀH AZZAWAJAL” Bismillāh ir-Raḥmān ir-Raḥīm. Alḥamdulillāh for granting us the opportunity to witness another blessed Friday, a day of immense significance for the Muslim Ummah. Today, let us reflect on Qadr (Divine Decree), trusting Allāh Azzawajal, and applying this fundamental belief in our daily lives as Muslims. Have you ever wondered why you worked so hard but still failed? Why someone you loved disappointed you? Why you lost a job, experienced sickness, faced financial hardship, or went through a difficult period despite making du‘ā and praying to Allāh Azzawajal? One of the greatest truths that can strengthen our hearts during such moments is this: Nothing happens outside the knowledge and decree of Allāh Azzawajal. Whatever occurs does so within His supreme knowledge and will. This belief i...

UNDERSTANDING THE SPIRITUAL JOURNEY OF ‘UMRAH

FAJR REMINDER: UNDERSTANDING THE SPIRITUAL JOURNEY OF ‘UMRAH Jumādā al-‘Ūlā 12, 1448 AH | Friday, 23 October 2026 What immense goodness do Muslims gain when they travel to Makkah to perform ‘Umrah? The rewards are indeed tremendous! Abū Hurayrah (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu) reported that the Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) said: “From one ‘Umrah to the next is an expiation for whatever (minor) sins are committed between them, and the accepted Ḥajj has no reward except Paradise.” [Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 1773; Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1349] Did you know that our beloved Prophet Muḥammad (ﷺ) performed four ‘Umrahs after the Hijrah to Madīnah? This is established in authentic narrations recorded in Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī and Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim. Hammām narrated that the Prophet (ﷺ) performed four ‘Umrahs, three of which took place in Dhū al-Qa‘dah, apart from the ‘Umrah he performed alongside his Ḥajj. They were: The ‘Umrah of al-Ḥudaybiyyah. The ‘Umrah of the following year, known as ‘Umrat al-Qaḍā’. The ‘Umrah from al-...

THE OPENING THAT TEACHES US HOW TO LIVE

FAJR REMINDER: THE OPENING THAT TEACHES US HOW TO LIVE Jumādā al-Ūlā 11, 1448 AH | Thursday, 22 October 2026 The Qur’ān begins with Sūrah Al-Fātiḥah, rather than with the creation of the heavens and the earth, the story of Ādam (عليه السلام), or the command to observe Ṣalāh. After mentioning His Names and Attributes in the opening verse, Allāh teaches us the importance of gratitude in the second verse: “Alḥamdulillāhi Rabbil-‘Ālamīn” — “All the praises and thanks be to Allāh, the Lord of all that exists.” Why is gratitude so essential? An ungrateful heart, consumed by a sense of entitlement, often overlooks its blessings and becomes less willing to recognize and submit to Divine Guidance. Gratitude, on the other hand, reminds us that every blessing we enjoy comes from Allāh and that our lives should reflect our appreciation of His favours. Allāh then identifies Himself as Ar-Raḥmān (The Most Merciful) and Ar-Raḥīm (The Especially Merciful). How misguided it is to portray...

ALLAH INVITES YOU

ALLAH INVITES YOU ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ THE BEAUTY OF QIYĀM AL-LAYL AND TAHAJJUD Have you ever wondered why some people willingly leave their comfortable beds in the middle of the night just to stand before Allah SWT? It is not because they have no problems. It is not because their lives are perfect. Rather, they recognise that there is something more precious than sleep, comfort, money and worldly pleasures: the opportunity to stand before their Creator when most of the world is asleep. WHAT IS QIYĀM AL-LAYL AND TAHAJJUD? Qiyām al-Layl refers to voluntary worship performed at night, including prayer, remembrance of Allah and recitation of the Qur'an. Tahajjud commonly refers to voluntary night prayer performed after waking from sleep. Both are beautiful acts of worship, and both offer opportunities to draw closer to Allah SWT. WHEN DOES THE TIME FOR TAHAJJUD BEGIN AND END? The time for night prayer begins after Ṣalāt al-‘Ishā’ and...

MEANING AND APPLYING ISTIQĀMAH IN OUR LIVES AS MUSLIMS — CONTINUED

DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER Yaum Al-Khamis | 11th Day of Jumādā al-Ūlā, 1448 AH | Thursday, 22nd October 2026 MEANING AND APPLYING ISTIQĀMAH IN OUR LIVES AS MUSLIMS — CONTINUED بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ Based on yesterday’s reminder, how can we apply Istiqāmah (steadfastness and consistency in obeying Allah Azzawajal) in our daily lives? 1. Remain Consistent in Our Five Daily Prayers Let us not worship Allah Azzawajal only when we are in trouble. We must strive to observe our prayers on time during happiness and sadness, in wealth and poverty, and in every situation in life. Let us not confine our worship to the comfort of our homes but also strive to participate in congregational prayers at the masjid. 2. Maintain a Strong Relationship with the Qur’an Let us recite the Qur’an, strive to understand its meanings and practise its teachings regularly, even if we can manage only a few verses each day. Consistency in our relationship with the Book of Allah is more ben...

MEANING AND APPLICATION OF ISTIQĀMAH IN OUR LIVES AS MUSLIMS

DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER Yaum al-Arbi‘ā’ | 10th Day of Jumādā al-Awwal, 1448 AH | Wednesday, 21 October 2026 MEANING AND APPLICATION OF ISTIQĀMAH IN OUR LIVES AS MUSLIMS Bismillāh-ir-Raḥmān-ir-Raḥīm. Istiqaamah (الاستقامة) means steadfastness, consistency, and remaining firm upon the obedience of Allāh ‘Azza wa Jall. It means adhering to the Qur’an and the authentic Sunnah of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (ṣallallāhu ‘alayhi wa sallam), remaining obedient to Allāh in times of happiness and hardship, and continuing to do good even when nobody is watching us. Istiqaamah does not mean being perfect or never making mistakes. Rather, it means sincerely striving to obey Allāh, repenting whenever we fall short, and returning to the right path without giving up. A true believer does not allow mistakes to become an excuse for abandoning the path of righteousness. Allāh ‘Azza wa Jall says: “So remain on a right course as you have been commanded.” (Qur’an 11:112) This verse teaches u...

YOU HAVE ANOTHER MORNING—NOW WHAT?

FAJR REMINDER: YOU HAVE ANOTHER MORNING—NOW WHAT? By: Umm ‘Affān Jumādā al-‘Ūlā 10, 1448 AH | 21 October 2026 Bismillāh-ir-Raḥmān-ir-Raḥīm Every sunrise brings another opportunity that many people will never receive again. Some went to bed last night hoping to see another day, but death overtook them before dawn. Their departure does not necessarily mean they were less righteous than those who awakened this morning; rather, their appointed time had arrived. As for you, your survival is not proof of your superiority or righteousness over those who have passed away. It is an opportunity Allāh (ﷻ) has granted you, and you have no knowledge of how many more mornings remain for you. Servants of Allāh, do not take this morning for granted! The fact that you have opened your eyes, drawn another breath, and witnessed another dawn is a reminder that you still have an opportunity to repent from your sins, correct your mistakes, fulfil your obligations, restore the rights of others, a...

COMMITMENT TO ALLĀH AMIDST SCORN

FAJR REMINDER: COMMITMENT TO ALLĀH AMIDST SCORN Jumādā al-‘Ūlā 9, 1448 AH | 20 October 2026 Bismillāh-ir-Raḥmān-ir-Raḥīm Frequently, we witness people mocking those who strive to remain obedient to Allāh (ﷻ). They exchange knowing glances, laugh, ridicule, and belittle those who remain committed to the truth, as though obedience to their Creator were something deserving of scorn. But this behaviour is nothing new! The righteous servants of Allāh throughout history have endured mockery and ridicule from those who rejected the truth. Even our beloved Prophet Muḥammad (ﷺ), the best of mankind, was not spared such treatment. Allāh (ﷻ) says: “And when they see you (O Muḥammad), they treat you only as a mockery (saying): ‘Is this the one whom Allāh has sent as a Messenger? He would have nearly misled us from our aliha (gods), had it not been that we were patient and constant in their worship!’ And they will know when they see the torment, who it is that is most astray from the (R...

ONE BEST CHOICE

ONE BEST CHOICE Episode 7: Stepchildren and the Challenges of a New Marriage بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ The Wisdom of a Previously Married Woman A woman who has been married before may have had time to reflect on her past experiences, learn valuable lessons, and understand what she wants to do differently in a new relationship. Life may have taught her what works, what does not, and how to approach certain challenges with greater wisdom and maturity. However, this does not mean that a woman who has never been married lacks wisdom. Every individual has unique experiences and valuable lessons to offer. Stepchildren Issues Marrying someone who has children from a previous marriage or relationship can introduce challenges into a new marriage. When a person sees their child being criticised, neglected, or treated unfairly by a new spouse, it can create emotional pain and resentment. If such issues are not handled wisely, they may gradually damage the relationship b...

LET US PURIFY OUR HEARTS TO TASTE THE SWEETNESS OF ĪMĀN

DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER 🌿 Yaum ath-Thulāthā’ | 9th Day of Jumādā al-Ūlā, 1448 AH | Tuesday, 20th October 2026 LET US PURIFY OUR HEARTS TO TASTE THE SWEETNESS OF ĪMĀN بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ Dear Fellow Muslims, If we truly desire to taste the sweetness of Īmān (faith), we must strive to purify our hearts from jealousy, envy, hatred, pride, resentment, and the unwillingness to forgive. Let us forgive those who have wronged us, rejoice when Allāh blesses others, sincerely repent from our sins, and love one another for the sake of Allāh (عز وجل). Let us guard our tongues against harmful speech and keep our hearts free from malice and ill feelings. Our beloved Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ said: “Whoever possesses the following three qualities will taste the sweetness of faith: To love Allāh and His Messenger ﷺ more than anything else. To love a person solely for the sake of Allāh. To hate returning to disbelief as much as one would hate being thrown into the Fire.” ...

YOUR REAL COMFORT

YOUR REAL COMFORT بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ We spend our lives chasing comfort. We invest in homes, build relationships, accumulate wealth, and seek security, all in an attempt to protect ourselves from the hardships of this world. Yet, there is one journey we will all undertake alone—a journey into a realm of silence and darkness where our worldly possessions cannot accompany us. That journey is life in the grave. It is for this very reality that we must prepare ourselves through righteous deeds, including the blessed voluntary prayer of Tahajjud. Ibn Rajab رحمه الله said: “How many people who stood in prayer at night will rejoice because of their night prayers in the darkness of their graves, and how many people who slept through the night will regret their long sleep.” Read that wise saying again. Pause and let it sink deeply into your heart. Muslim Faithful! While many people spend their nights sleeping, those who sincerely strive to stand before Allāh i...

A MESSAGE TO THE STRANGERS

FAJR REMINDER: A MESSAGE TO THE STRANGERS By: Umm ‘Affān Jumādā al-‘Ūlā 8, 1448 AH | Monday, 19 October 2026 بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ Bismillāh-ir-Raḥmān-ir-Raḥīm In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Alḥamdulillāh! In times when corruption spreads, misconceptions abound, and temptations surround us, those who sincerely strive to uphold the authentic teachings of Islām may feel like strangers among their own communities. Yet, this is not a new reality. The Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) foretold it: “Islām began as something strange, and it will return to being strange. Then, blessedness is for the strangers.” 📚 Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 145 WHO ARE THE STRANGERS? They are those who remain righteous when wrongdoing becomes widespread, strive to correct corruption with knowledge and wisdom, and remain committed to the truth even when those who reject it outnumber those who accept it. ‘Abdullāh ibn ‘Amr (رضي الله عنهما) reported that the Messenger of All...

SEEKING ALLĀH’S HELP IN WORSHIP

DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER Yaum al-Ithnayn | 8th day of Jumādā al-Awwal, 1448 AH | Monday, 19th October, 2026. SEEKING ALLĀH’S HELP IN WORSHIP بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ Never think that you can worship ALLĀH ‘Azzawajal through your own strength alone. We are always in need of HIS help and guidance to pray on time, wake up for Tahajjud, recite the Qur’an, fast, avoid sins, and remain steadfast until our final breath. Our beloved Messenger, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, taught us this beautiful du‘ā’: اللَّهُمَّ أَعِنِّي عَلَى ذِكْرِكَ وَشُكْرِكَ وَحُسْنِ عِبَادَتِكَ Allāhumma a‘innī ‘alā dhikrika wa shukrika wa ḥusni ‘ibādatik. “O ALLĀH, help me to remember You, thank You, and worship You in the best manner.” 📚 Sunan Abī Dāwūd 1522 Dear brothers and sisters, let us sincerely call upon ALLĀH, repent from our sins, keep righteous company, and remain consistent in doing good, even when our deeds seem small. Never give up simply because you feel weak. Turn to ALLĀH ‘Azzawaj...

WHEN ALLĀH IS WITH YOU (III)

FAJR REMINDER: WHEN ALLĀH IS WITH YOU (III) By: Umm Affān Yaumul Aḥad | 7th day of Jumādā al-Ūlā, 1448 AH | Sunday, 18th October 2026 بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ NEVER DESPAIR, FOR NO POWER CAN OVERRIDE THE WILL OF ALLĀH. Alhamdulillaah! All praise belongs to ALLĀH, the Most Powerful, the All-Wise, whose Authority encompasses the heavens and the earth. In our previous reflections, we considered how ALLĀH demonstrated His Supreme Power through the people of the elephant, Ṭālūt and his believing followers, Prophet Mūsā (عليه السلام), and the Muslims at Badr. These remarkable accounts teach us that no enemy, regardless of strength, numbers, wealth, or worldly resources, can escape the Authority of ALLĀH. But what lessons should we, as Muslims, draw from these events when facing powerful adversaries, overwhelming challenges, and situations that appear impossible? Let us reflect on the following lessons of Eemān, Tawakkul, patience, obedience, and steadfastness. ?...