Give preference to your obligatory duties

Allah says, "O you who have believed, (look) after your (own) selves. He who errs (cannot) harm you when you are (rightly) guided" (Qur'an,...

Can we recite the Qur’an fast?

It is permissible to recite the Qur'an fast, especially for huffazz who are preparing for Taraweeh. But that doesn't give us a license to...

Ramadan & Fasting: How to secure acceptance & rewards

Allah has mentioned in the Qur'an, "O you who believe, fasting has been ordained for you, so that you may develop taqwa" (2:183). Taqwa...

Stay in your lane

A few days ago I was driving with my son. A car in the opposite lane swerved out of his lane and began driving...

The cries of the inhabitants of Hell

When the inhabitants of hell enter hellfire, they will cry and beg to be released. The angels guarding the gates of hellfire will ignore...

Recognising our slavehood to Allah

In the Qur'an, Allah regularly reminds us that we are the slaves of Allah and He is...

Why does the grave open wide for a believer?

Allah has informed us in the Qur'an, "O you who have believed, when...

Don’t just wish to be pious, make an effort

Shaykh Ashraf Ali Thanwi رحمه الله said that if we wish to become pious without trying, it is unlikely we will achieve piety. The...

Who are our true Friends?

Allah says, “Your (real) friends are Allah, His messenger, and the Believers (they are) those who establish regular prayers, and regular charity, and they...

Unity with falsehood is not permissible, we must speak out

Below is an extract from Shaykh’s talk on 10/09/18 in Masjid-ut-Taqwa, Pietermaritzburg. It is an explanation of an article by Sh. Ashraf Ali Thanwi...