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The article explains some ways a Muslim can observe in preparing for Ramadan.

Allah gifted His servant prophet and Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) with all sublime morals. In this context, Almighty Allah says: [And surely thou hast sublime morals] (Al-Qalam 68:4). On his part, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “I was sent (by Allah) to perfect the sublime morals.”

Humbleness can be divided into two basic categories. The first kind is humbleness before God, which implies faith in Him and total submission to His will and commands without feeling haughty. The second category is humbleness with people, usually defined in dictionaries as the quality of being humble or modest and lacking pride, boastfulness or

The Qur'an enjoins on Muslims the duty of being kind and compassionate to their parents. This shows how important it is in Islam to treat parents.

The essence of Tawakkul (Putting one's trust in Allah), its application on the growth of faith, and some examples from the story of prophets.

There is something really special about people who fear Allah and obey His commands. You’ll notice it in the look in their eyes, their hope for the future, their resilience, and their steadfastness. It is an uncommon trait in today’s world. We could call it inner tranquility. In today’s world, people are taught from childhood

Upon accepting Islam, the new Muslim finds him or herself in a situation most of us are unfamiliar with and unprepared to deal with. A new Muslim is a social infant. Through the grace and mercy of Allah, I became an infant myself a few years ago when I rediscovered my fitrah (my inherent knowledge

It is by Allah's grace that you have dealt gently with them. Had you been harsh and hard- hearted, they would surely have broken away from you

The following is summarized from discussion on the hadith (leaving that which is of no concern to him) from the highly recommended commentary on the Forty Hadeeth An-Nawawi.

The virtues of modesty in Islam and some thoughts on its application.

The real and complete success is clearly expatiated in the Holy Qur'an. It shows the characteristics of the concept and their impacts on the believers.

Anyone who looks around modern society will quickly notice the many blessings of technology and scientific advancement. As Muslims we recognize that these are blessings from our beloved Creator who provided us with the means to achieve success. We also see, as a result of people straying from God and His message, the ugly side

Taqwa is one of the fundamental principles in Islam. It is usually translated as: fear of Allah, piety, righteousness, or being conscious of Allah

Believers are required to pay special attention to the spiritual and moral health of our hearts.

Some tips on how to approach your non-Muslim neighbor in a kind way that exemplifies Islamic manners

Islam instructs the individual to observe fairness in words and deeds even with the enemies

A Muslim should steer clear of all sins, major and minor ones. A faithful Muslim takes care of every utterance or deed, avoiding anything that makes him subject to the punishment of Allah and His Wrath. The major sins are those acts which have been forbidden by Allah in the Qur’an and by His Messenger

In continuing with the noble traits of the true servants of The Merciful, we find that they are characterized by a deep sincerity; they give up their precious sleep time in devotion to their Most Gracious Creator. The Most High elucidates the next quality of His servants who are, “Those who spend part of the

People can be very different when faced with irritating, bothersome, or offensive situations. Some are easily upset and lose their composure; others can remain calm, gentle and yielding through the toughest of trials. Most of us are somewhere in between. The truth is that many people are predisposed to such characteristics and others acquire these

The people in heaven are rewarded differently based upon how much they made this life a means to achieving success in the hereafter. Those who disciplined themselves to live this life for the hereafter are those who embraced the test of life with faith and wisdom. We all have goals that we would like to

The following series will be about the characteristics of those people who truly know God, the Most Merciful and thus live a lifestyle which reflects that

When Allah commands us to give up sins and to avoid them it is not because our sins will harm Him. It is only us who will benefit by avoiding sins. Likewise, we alone will be affected by the sins we commit. It was the habit of the righteous ancestors to think about their sins

Suspicion could ruin the relations between people, particularly when it is based on flimsy evidence, or hearsay. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) spoke in very clear terms about misplaced suspicion, giving clear orders to refrain from it. One clearly authentic hadith that combines some of the actions that cause discord within the

The verse of Qur'an mentioned in the article reveals four basic qualities of pioneers in good deeds

Islamic teachings address the curse of arrogance and pride and offer transformative path towards overcoming these traits.

Looking around, I saw faces from every corner of the globe. Ask anyone who’s gone to Hajj what lessons he or she learned, and you’ll receive a multitude of answers. My own Hajj taught me a number of lessons, but perhaps one of the things I most remember about it was how humbling an experience

There are many authentic prophetic hadiths that talk about the characteristics of the believer. Someone may ask: Why did the Prophet (peace be upon him) describe the believers’ characteristics? The answer is: Because the human being always flatters himself; he constantly complains about his livelihood, even though he praises his intellect. Self-flattery is part of

The explanation of the Prophet Saying: Maintain truthfulness, for truthfulness leads to righteousness, and righteousness leads to Heaven..

Tips of the importance of good morals as an essential requisite of Muslim faith.

Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “I have been sent in order to perfect moral virtues (in you).” As I slip into my waning years of life and look back at all the adventures and misadventures I have been privileged to savor, I realize just how centrally important this narration is to appreciate our

Smile as one of the behaviours Islam emphasizes on through the teaching of the Prophet Muhammad and his traditions.

The significant benefits of being grateful and thankful for God's blessings upon His creation.

Thankfulness is a blessed attitude expressed towards others. It is an expression of love and appreciation of others. Thankfulness is not bound to time, place or religion. Everyone says thank you in any language wherever he is and at any time. In Islam, gratitude is given much importance and emphasis. Whenever you ask a Muslim:

Tips on relieving the broken heart and how the attitude of forgiveness can ease a complicated condition.

The article shows the meaning of Kindness to relatives in Islam and how best a Muslim can relate with his relatives with kindness.

Part of Prophet Muhammad's manners in his relationship with people around him and his communication with them.

The preservation of environment in the traditions of the Prophet. Some tips for the believers on how to keep the nature safe.

The duties of Muslim children towards their parents in Islam as they are detailed in Qur'an and the tradition of the Prophet

Some benefits of playing sports, and the Islamic moral training and guidance in choosing the right sport.

The article shows some instances from the life of Muhammad to showcase the noble Prophet's characters.

Among the numerous good attributes of Muhammad is his humbleness and simplicity that acquired him a high and distinguished position

Some narrations that show the kindness and mercy of the Prophet Muhmmad upon the orphan

A glimpse to the home life of the Prophet Muhammad both in Makkah and Madinah and his noble characters with his domestic helpers

Just because we may not celebrate Christmas does not mean that we don't care about Jesus.

To protect the new religion, the Prophet sent approx 80 people, including one of his own daughters, to Ethiopia.

While all communities and philosophies try to maintain social relations, Islam makes it a duty for individual.

Tips on many ways to nurture and sustain marital love in Islam reading it from the Quran and its commentary.

Avarice and greed are blameworthy flaws that the Prophet (Pbuh) forbade, stressing that no one will get anything except what Allah willed.

Ihsan is one of those words that can't be translated into just one English word, but has a rather broad and deep meaning.

Thanksgiving in Islam is known as Shukr. It is mentioned in the Qur’an many times. It is the quality of human beings and it is also the quality of Allah

Anger is a flame of fire, and when man is angry he has some relation to the accursed Satan who said, as the Qur’an tells, [… Thou didst create Me from fire, and him from clay.] (Al-A`raf: 12) Anger is condemned in Islam because it produces malevolence and envy. Once a man said to the

Determination is the most significant attribute of a believer. Believers never lose their enthusiasm and their devotion. Believers engage in their struggles only to earn the pleasure of God, which is why no difficulty proves to be a hindrance to their endeavors. The only goal of believers is to deserve the favor of their Lord,

Learn about the Islamic view on self-admiration, its destructive nature and the remedy prescription from the Prophet (Pbuh) tradition

Patience, the focus of about two hundred verses of the Qur'an, and referred to indirectly in many others, may be termed the Qur'an core subject

Showing off is dispraised both in the Qur’an and in the Sunnah. In the Qur’an, Allah the Almighty says, [So woe to the worshippers who are neglectful of their Prayers; those who (want but) to be seen (of men).] (Al-Ma`un 107: 4-6) And in the Sunnah, it was reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings

Backbiting (ghaybah or ghibah) is forbidden in the Glorious Qur’an, which likens a person who backbites to one who eats the flesh of his dead brother.

The Qur'an reforms the character and remolds it into a new form that is loved by Allah.

Women are more psychologically fitted to nurturing, more compassionate and patient.

The quality of our success as social beings depends on our capacity to develop the magnetic power of caring enough

The Qur’an addresses this issue by emphasizing each individual’s responsibility for their own deeds including the speech as every word counts