FAJR REMINDER: THE RELIGION OF IBRĀHĪM By: Umm Affān Dhū al-Ḥijjah 4, 1447 (21-May-2026) There are remarkable similarities between Prophet Ibrāhīm (‘Alayhi Salām) and his noble successor, Prophet Muḥammad (ﷺ). Just as Allāh Himself guided Prophet Ibrāhīm (‘Alayhi Salām) to Tawḥīd (Islāmic Monotheism), He also guided Prophet Muḥammad (ﷺ) to the truth. Even before revelation descended upon him, the Prophet (ﷺ) distanced himself from the practices of the Mushrikūn (polytheists) of Makkah and would retreat to the cave of Hira, reflecting deeply upon his Lord and seeking the truth. Concerning this guidance, Allāh (ﷻ) says: “Say (O Muḥammad): ‘Truly, my Lord has guided me to a Straight Path, a right religion, the religion of Ibrāhīm, Ḥanīfa [i.e. the true Islāmic Monotheism – to believe in One God (Allāh i.e. to worship none but Allāh, Alone)] and he was not of Al-Mushrikūn.’” [Sūrah Al-An’ām (6): 161] Although Prophet Ibrāhīm (‘Alayhi Salām) is regarded by both the Jews and Chris...
Avoid Part-timing ------------------ بسم الله الرحمان الرجيم The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are the best ten days of the whole year. Better than any other days. Better than all the Fridays. Better than any nights except the last ten of Ramadan. My People, If you pray Tahajjud on a normal night, Allah (swt) loves that so much. He loves it more than most other voluntary prayers established during the day. So think about this: If Tahajjud is the most loved prayer on normal days… what about Tahajjud in these ten days of dhul-hjjah? It is like bringing fire to a fuel tank. It will explode with blessings. Yes. Your small cry in the night becomes a huge mountain of good deeds. Your few minutes with Allah (swt) in the middle of the night become better than a thousand months. Do not miss this. Do not let your blanket win. Do not let your tiredness fool you. But wait. What if you are on menses, dear sister? Do not close this page. Do not feel sad. Do not think, "This is not for me....