If you ask any smoker why he smokes, you would receive many different answers, such as 　　• "I smoke because it relieves depression" 　　• "I smoke because it eases the stress of my family problems". 　　• "I smoke when I'm out with my friends to have fun." 　　• "Smoking helps... More

　　The Messenger of Allah said: "This life is cursed; cursed is everything in it except remembrance of Allah and what is relevant to that, or a scholar, or a learner." 　　Mu‘aath read this Hadeeth (narration) on Thursday morning while turning the pages of a book. He was terrified by what... More

　　Shaykh Yoosuf said, “Mu‘aath, there are other proofs from the Quran and Sunnah (Prophetic tradition) which prove what I said. Allah The Almighty says (what means): { Indeed, I will make upon the earth a successive authority.} [Quran 2:30] 　　Allah The Almighty enjoined the believers to be a successive authority... More

　　Allah Almighty reminds His slaves of the heat of Hell by making them experience very high temperatures during the summer. 　　The Prophet informed us that Hell has two breaths: it inhales during our winter and exhales during our summer; he also stated that the extreme heat people experience during the... More

　　Nutrition is one of the most influential factors in growth. The kinds of nutrients that one consumes during childhood affect the physical structure for the rest of one's life, either positively or negatively. 　　Malnutrition does not only mean lack of food, but it also means consuming poor nutrients. 　　In other... More

　　We all have stress and burdens in our daily lives. Whether it is school or work or just the trials of life, we carry much on our shoulders. Some of us carry our own loads and some of us carry loads that we share with others, such as health problems,... More

　　Having good morals and manners is an essential requisite of our faith—and that takes much thought and effort. 　　The Beloved Messenger of Allah (may Allah exalt his mention), said: “The best amongst you are the best in character and manners.” (Al-Bukhari) 　　Improving our character, however, is not at all an... More

　　Both the Quran and the Sunnah emphasize the importance of time in the life of a Muslim. Allah swears at the beginning of many Soorahs (Chapters) by time or moments in time, for example, Allah Says (what means): “By the dawn and the ten nights (i.e. the first ten days... More

　　The reasons for antipathy and hatred toward the worldly life are varied. Some people dislike this transient life out of their desire for the reward from Allah Almighty and love to meet Him. Hence, one of the righteous predecessors said: "The gift of a believer is death." Such a person... More

　　The Prophet is reported to have said: 　　 　　No one of you should be prevented by fear from people from speaking the truth if he sees or witnesses it. Indeed, it does not bring his death closer or keep sustenance away that he speaks out the truth or reminds the... More

　　This life is not our eternal dwelling but a short-lived and ephemeral abode. A person is destined to face sundry pains, suffering, hardships and sorrows in this transient life, as there are many reasons that lead to boredom, dullness, irritation and anxiety. Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {We have... More

　　Man's desire for food is one of his most self-destructive traits. Aadam (Adam) and Hawwa’ (Eve), may Allah exalt his mention, were expelled from Paradise, the abode of eternal bliss, to the dwelling of suffering and humiliation, because of their appetite. They were forbidden to eat from a specific tree,... More

　　When you come across someone who smiles and treats you kindly, you will no doubt be pleased and feel close to him or her. However, if he or she meets you with a frowning face, you would try to avoid him or her, even if there is benefit in meeting... More