FAJR REMINDER: THE DECEPTIVE PATH TO LOSS Rabīʿ Al-Akhīr 12, 1448 AH | 24 September 2026 Among the Ḥarām (unlawful) ways through which people seek money and fortune is gambling . Today, gambling is no longer confined to betting shops, casinos, horse races, and lottery tickets. It has entered people's phones and computers through online sports betting, live betting, virtual sports, online casinos, slot games, crash and multiplier games, esports betting, digital lotteries, and other apps and platforms that allow people to stake money on uncertain outcomes. What once required a person to visit a particular place can now be carried in his pocket, available almost at any hour of the day. Whatever form it takes, gambling is Ḥarām, and whatever wealth is acquired through it is unlawful. But why would Islām prohibit something that may appear harmless to some people? Why is an activity that seems to offer nothing more than entertainment and a chance to make money forbidden? The ans...
WHY ARE WE FORGETTING? بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم My dear brother. My dear sister. Allah ﷻ Himself sends blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, and His angels do the same. This is mentioned clearly in the Qur’an. Allah ﷻ says: “Indeed, Allah and His angels send blessings upon the Prophet. O you who believe, send blessings upon him and greet him with peace.” 📖 Qur’an 33:56 Think about that. Allah ﷻ does it. The angels do it. And we, as believers, are commanded to do it too. So why are we forgetting? Send abundant ṣalawāt upon the Prophet ﷺ every day, and increase them especially on Fridays. This reminds me of a beautiful conversation between Ubayy ibn Kaʿb رضي الله عنه and the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. Ubayy رضي الله عنه asked: “O Messenger of Allah, how much of my supplication should I devote to sending blessings upon you?” The Prophet ﷺ replied: “As much as you wish.” Ubayy رضي الله عنه asked: “A quarter?” He ﷺ said: “As much as you wish. But if you increase it, th...