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 FAJR REMINDER: AFFIRMING ALLĀH’S NAMES AND ATTRIBUTES (I) By: Umm Affān Ṣafar 5, 1448 (20-July-2026) The third category of the nullifiers of Islām and Eemān is DENIAL OF SOME OR ALL OF ALLĀH’S NAMES OR HIS ATTRIBUTES. Allāh has affirmed for Himself many beautiful Names and perfect Attributes in the Noble Qur'ān and through the authentic Aḥadīth of His Messenger (ﷺ). Among these are His Knowledge, Strength, Power, Glory, Greatness, Will, Desire, Intent, Pleasure, Displeasure, Hearing, Sight, Speech, Mercy, Watchfulness, Face, Hands, Leg, His Establishment over His Throne or His Transcendence over it, His Descent to the lowest heaven during the last third of the night, and many others. A true believer must affirm all of these Names and Attributes as they have been revealed, while believing that they are unique to Allāh’s Majesty and Perfection and bear no resemblance to the attributes of His creation. They are neither comparable nor similar in any way. As Allāh (ﷻ) says: “…There is ...

 *_DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER_* Yaum al-ithnayn | 6th day of Swafar, 1448 AH | Monday, 20th July, 2026. *_CAN THE WIFE SEEK COMPENSATION AFTER THE DIVORCE AND CAN SHE KEEP THE CHILDREN IF SHE WISH?_*. BismilLah.  First of all, it's important to note that, if you claim to be Muslim then you must abide by the complete rules of Islam or Shariah without any BUT OR WHY unless if you only wanted to be educated.  The issues of child custody and financial compensation after divorce are treated separately in Islamic law. The guiding principles are the best interests of the child, justice, and the rights that ALLAH Azzawajal has assigned to each party. 1. Who Has the Right to Keep the Children? In general, the mother has the strongest right to physical custody of young children, provided she is: A practicing Muslim. Of sound mind, Trustworthy and able to care for the child, Not placing the children in harm etc. The father, however, remains responsible for the child's financial maintena...

 Don't Forget This [[--Episode 5--]] ----------------- بسم الله الرحمان الرجيم My Brother, My Sister! This is not just a story. This is for you, right now. Let us think about two simple but huge truths. *Truth No 1: Your Life is Already Written.* Your provision (your Rizq) – your food, your money, your job, your spouse – and everything that will happen to you, was written by Allah (swt) even before you were born. So, no matter what happens, you will always receive the Rizq that Allah has destined for you. Yes. You will not get less, and you will not get more. It is fixed. But wait! Does this mean making Du'a (duplication to Allah) is useless? No. Not at all. This is the beautiful secret. Your provisions and the Du'a you make are both part of Allah's plan (Qadr). Allah (swt), in His perfect knowledge, has written: "If My servant asks Me for this thing, I will give it to him. And if he does not ask Me, I will not give it to him." So, you see? The Du'a you ma...

 Don't Forget This [[--Episode 4--]] ----------------- بسم الله الرحمان الرجيم Allah (swt) put Prophet Adam (A.S.) and his wife in Paradise. Shaytan came and whispered a lie. He said, “Eat this fruit, and you will live here forever.” Adam listened to that whisper and ate it. What happened? Allah (swt) did not let them stay forever. They had to leave Paradise and come down to Earth. This shows us one big truth: *Shaytan’s promises are always lies.* He promises good things, but the result is always loss. Shaytan is still doing the same trick with us. When he wants you to do something wrong, he will put sweet lies in your heart, such as: (1) “Do it, nobody is watching you.” (It's a Lie: Allah (swt) is always watching). (2) “Don’t worry, Allah (swt) is most forgiving, so just do it.” (It's a Lie: Allah forgives those who repent before they do wrong, not those who use His mercy as an excuse to sin). (3) “Go to fortune-tellers or use charms to fix your problems, and repent later....

 FAJR REMINDER: THE DANGER OF REJECTING ALLĀH’S LAW By: Umm Affān Ṣafar 4, 1448 (19-July-2026) Another aspect of Shirk (associating partners with Allāh) that nullifies one’s Islām and Eemān is preferring to rule by, or willingly accepting, laws other than those revealed by Allāh while believing that His Laws are unsuitable, outdated, or no better than man-made laws that contradict them. Such a belief reflects a dangerous preference for the rulings of human beings over the perfect Judgment of Allāh. Whoever believes that it is preferred to govern people's affairs, settle disputes, or implement punishments using laws other than the Sharī'ah—even while acknowledging that the Sharī'ah is superior—has declared lawful what Allāh has unanimously forbidden. Such a belief constitutes one of the nullifiers of Islām.” Allāh (ﷻ) says: “...And who is better in judgment than Allāh for a people who have firm faith.” [Sūrah Al-Mā’idah (5): 50] Sadly, this misconception has become evident a...

 *_DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER_* Yaumul Ahad | 5th day of Swafar, 1448 AH | Sunday, 19th July, 2026. *_CAN THE WIFE SEEK OR INITIATE A DIVORCE?_*. BismilLahir Rahmanir Raheem.  Islam gives a wife the right to seek or initiate the end of a marriage when there is a VALID REASONS. This can happen through several means, the most well-known being khulʿ (where the wife requests a divorce, often by returning the mahr) or through an Islamic judge or authority who can dissolve the marriage. ALLAH Azzawajal says: "...If you fear that they will not be able to keep within the limits of ALLAH, then there is no blame upon either of them concerning that by which she ransoms herself..." (Qur'an 2:229). This verse is the foundation for khulʿ, where a wife seeks release from the marriage. The Sunnah Confirms This Right. The wife of Thabit ibn Qays came to the Prophet ﷺ and said: "O Messenger of ALLAH, I do not fault Thabit in his religion or character, but I dislike remaining with him (as ...

 *_DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER_* Yaumul Ahad | 5th day of Swafar, 1448 AH | Sunday, 19th July, 2026. *_CAN THE WIFE SEEK OR INITIATE A DIVORCE?_*. BismilLah. Islam gives a wife the right to seek or initiate the end of a marriage when there is a VALID REASONS. This can happen through several means, the most well-known being khulʿ (where the wife requests a divorce, often by returning the mahr) or through an Islamic judge or authority who can dissolve the marriage. ALLAH Azzawajal says: "...If you fear that they will not be able to keep within the limits of ALLAH, then there is no blame upon either of them concerning that by which she ransoms herself..." (Qur'an 2:229). This verse is the foundation for khulʿ, where a wife seeks release from the marriage. The Sunnah Confirms This Right. The wife of Thabit ibn Qays came to the Prophet ﷺ and said: "O Messenger of ALLAH, I do not fault Thabit in his religion or character, but I dislike remaining with him (as his wife)." Th...

 *_DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER_* Yaum As-sabt | 4th day of Swafar, 1448 AH | Saturday, 18th July, 2026. *_THE BLESSINGS OF A PEACEFUL DIVORCE IN ISLAM_*. BismilLah.  ALLAH Azzawajal has actually promised to bless both couples After a peaceful Separation. ALLAH Azzawajal says: "But if they separate, ALLAH will enrich each of them from HIS abundance. And ALLAH is Ever-Encompassing and Wise." (Qur'an 4:130). Lesson Divorce is not always the end of happiness. Sometimes separation is ALLAH'S Mercy, opening doors to peace, healing, and better opportunities for both spouses. ALLAH Azzawajal says: "...And do not forget graciousness between yourselves. Indeed, ALLAH sees whatever you do." (Qur'an 2:237). Lesson Even after divorce, remember the years of companionship, children, sacrifices, and kindness. Avoid insulting or exposing one another's faults. ALLAH Azzawajal repeatedly reminds believers in the verses on divorce: "...And whoever fears ALLAH, HE will m...

 FAJR REMINDER: THE ELOQUENT VOICE OF ISLĀM By: Umm Affān Ṣafar 3, 1448 (18-July-2026) This morning, let us reflect on another remarkable man whose heart was opened to Islām through the recitation of the Qur'ān. Allāhu Akbar! He was Thābit Ibn Qays Al-Anṣārī (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu). Thābit belonged to the Khazraj tribe. When the Prophet (ﷺ) sent Muṣ‘ab Ibn ‘Umayr (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu) to call the people of Madīnah to Islām, Thābit listened to his recitation of the Qur'ān. The beauty of Muṣ‘ab’s voice, together with the calm and captivating rhythm of his recitation, deeply moved him. More importantly, the powerful message of the Qur'ān touched his heart and mind, leading him to embrace Islām. Thus, he became one of the earliest Muslims in Madīnah. Thābit was blessed with exceptional eloquence and was widely admired for his powerful voice and outstanding speaking ability. Along with his natural talent, he possessed a sincere heart and remarkable wisdom in dealing with people and di...

 Don't Forget This [[--Episode 3--]] ----------------- بسم الله الرحمان الرجيم Dear servants of Allah. Our life here on earth is short. It is only a trial. Think of Allah (swt) as a wise teacher. This teacher wants to see which students work hard and which are lazy. So, he prepares regular tests. Why? So that no student can later say, "You were unfair to us. You favored one student over another." Also, tests push us to prepare and study well. A wise teacher also gives different tests to different classes. A young student is not tested like an older student. Allah (swt) is the most fair and wise. He will test each person according to what they have been given. A student should never question the teacher's reasons for making the test. They should only focus on answering the questions. Similarly, we should not tell Allah (swt) how to test us. My trials are different from yours. Your trials are different from mine. That is because Allah (swt) created us, and He knows exac...

 FAJR REMINDER: THE FOUR CORNERS OF THE KA‘BAH By: Umm Affān Ṣafar 2, 1448 (17-July-2026) Last Friday, I spoke about how Allāh unites the entire Ummah through the Ka‘bah. Wherever Muslims may be, they all turn towards one Qiblah—the direction of the Ka‘bah—in every Ṣalāt, worshipping the One True God, Allāh. This morning, our focus is on the four corners of the Ka‘bah: the Black Stone Corner (Rukn Aswad), the Yemeni Corner (Rukn al-Yamānī), the Iraqi Corner (Rukn al-‘Irāqī), and the Syrian Corner (Rukn ash-Shāmī). During Ṭawāf (circumambulation), the Prophet (ﷺ) only interacted with two of these corners: the Black Stone Corner and the Yemeni Corner. Regarding the Black Stone Corner, the Sunnah is clear. Whenever possible, the Prophet (ﷺ) would touch and kiss the Black Stone. If the crowd prevented him from reaching it, he would simply point towards it and say, “Allāhu Akbar.” This teaches pilgrims that there is no justification for pushing, shoving, or causing harm to others in an ...

 *_DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER_* Yaumul Jumuat | 3rd day of Swafar, 1448 AH | Friday, 17th July, 2026. *_THE BLESSINGS OF A PEACEFUL DIVORCE IN ISLAM_*. BismilLah.  Alhamdulillah for granting us the opportunity to be part of this blessed day of the week.  Although marriage is one of the greatest blessings and acts of worship in Islam, there are situations where it becomes impossible for a husband and wife to live together in righteousness. In such cases, Islam permits divorce, not as a preferred option, but as a last resort, while commanding that it be carried out with justice, kindness, and dignity. ALLAH Azzawajal does not only teach us how to marry; HE also teaches us how to separate in a way that earns HIS pleasure. Divorce Should Be Done with Kindness and Excellence.  ALLAH Azzawajal says: "...Either retain them in a fair manner or release them with kindness (ihsān)."(Qur'an 2:229). ALLAH Azzawajal also says: "When you divorce women and they have fulfilled their wait...

 FAJR REMINDER: WHEN DU‘Ā’ BECOMES SHIRK By: Umm Affān Ṣafar 1, 1448 (16-July-2026) There is perhaps no greater tragedy than a person who sincerely longs for relief, yet turns to the wrong source in search of it. Across different places today, some Muslims, during moments of fear, hardship, illness, or even prosperity, direct their hearts and voices to the dead—people they regard as saints or righteous servants of Allāh. They plead with them for help, seek their intervention, and ask them to fulfil needs that only the Lord of the worlds has the power to fulfil. Such requests are not ordinary words. They are supplications, and supplication (Du’ā‘) is (an act of) Ibādah (worship). Every sincere supplication is an expression of humility, dependence, hope, and trust. These are acts of worship that belong exclusively to Allāh. Therefore, whoever asks another being for matters that only Allāh can grant—such as sustenance, healing, protection from calamities, forgiveness, or relief from d...

 *_DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER_* Yaum Al-khamis | 2nd day of Swafar, 1448 AH | Thursday, 16th July, 2026. *_The Evil of Gambling, Especially Football Betting During the ongoing World Cup_*. BismilLah.  Let's pause on our Qur’an studies today to remind each other about the dangerous nature of gambling.  Information reaching me recently from my country Ghana Especially within some Muslims communities indicates that, the excitement of the ongoing World Cup leads lot's of Muslims to place bets on matches such as who wins and who scores involving money seeking to make more money AstaghfirulLah.  While watching football for lawful entertainment is generally permissible (provided it does not involve sinful elements), betting money on match outcomes is a form of gambling (maysir/qimār), which ALLAH Azzawajal has explicitly forbidden. ALLAH Azzawajal says: "O you who believe! Indeed, intoxicants, gambling (maysir), sacrificing on stone altars, and divining arrows are an abominatio...