Why do some people become ugly?
Have you ever wondered why so many people who were bright and beautiful as children, however, as they grew older their innocence and beauty eluded them? Well, wonder no more Shaykhul-Islaam Ibn...
View ArticleBeware of Backbiting and Gossiping
All praise is due to Allah. May peace and blessings be upon the Prophet, his household and companions. Fellow Muslims! Fear Allah and obey Him. Be afraid of the Day when you shall be brought back...
View ArticleThe Harm of Sins
Ibn al Qayyim wrote: It is necessary to know that performing sins is detrimental and harmful to the servant. The harm that sins cause to the heart is comparable to the differing levels of harm that...
View ArticleThe A-Z of Death (Part 4) – The Journey of the Soul
قُلْ يَتَوَفَّاكُم مَّلَكُ الْمَوْتِ الَّذِي وُكِّلَ بِكُمْ ثُمَّ إِلَىٰ رَبِّكُمْ تُرْجَعُونَ Say, ‘The Angel of Death put in charge of you will reclaim you, and then you will be brought back to...
View ArticleThe Poem that Made Imam Ahmad Cry
As-salamu ‘alaykum, It is reported that one of Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal’s companions recited a poem to him. The words of this poem are powerful and hit the heart. When the imam heard these words, he...
View ArticleDid you know that EVERY trap of Shaytan falls into 1 of 7 types?
Did you know that EVERY trap of Shaytan falls into 1 of 7 types? But what are they?
View ArticleDealing With Thoughts of Suicide
I have been answering questions at IslamicAnswers.com (formerly AskBilqis.com) for over ten years now. I tend to see the same types of questions asked again and again. Some are from women trapped in...
View ArticleThe Prohibition of Alcohol: Part 1
In the Holy Qur’an the word Khamr has been used for alcoholic drinks. During the days of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) the sources of alcoholic beverages were grapes, dates, wheat,...
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