Praise be to Allah. Do dead people hear us? What is mentioned in the question, that the dead do not hear anything which the living say is true and is correct. Allah says (interpretation of the meanings): “but you cannot make hear those who are in graves. ” [Fatir 35:22] “So verily, you (O Muhammad) cannot make the dead to hear.” [Ar-Rum 30:52]… Read More »
The priest at a father daughter retreat that my daughter and I were attending, asked the fathers to look into their daughters’ eyes and explain to her how precious she is to him. He said it might be difficult for some of you, embarrasing for some, you may feel self-conscious about saying these things, or at least a… Read More »
Have you ever tried to do something that felt really, really hard? Something that seemed almost impossible to achieve? Well, you’re not alone! We all face challenges in our lives and, sometimes, it feels like we should just give up, whether it is an assignment that we have been working on for many days or a drawing that… Read More »
Since ancient times, Arabs have developed a special relationship with horses. Horses were both the main means of transportation as well as a trusted comrade in arms during wars. This relationship is as unique today as it was ages ago, though horses are neither a transportation means nor a fighting comrade anymore, they are still beloved and valued… Read More »
Muhammad’s first revelation: Quran 96:1–5 According to Islamic tradition, during one such occasion while he was in contemplation, the archangel Gabriel appeared before him in the year 610 CE and said, ‘Recite’, upon which he replied, ‘I am unable to recite’. Thereupon the angel caught hold of him and embraced him heavily. This happened two more time after which the angel commanded… Read More »
Sultan- Ul – Arifeen , Hazrat Sultan Bahoo (R.A) was born in Shorkot, in 1039 AH. His father, Hazrat Bazaid (R.A) was a pious religious scholar who had learnt the holy Quran by heart. In Mughal regime, he served as the caretaker of Shorkot Castle Jhang. His wife, Rasti Bibi (R.A) was one of the perfect mystics. He… Read More »
Today is Mother’s Day, a day we all are called to honor our moms. And even if your mother is no longer living, you can honor her memory. Later today I plan to call my mom and thank her for all she did for me when I was growing up. My mother taught me so many Godly virtues… Read More »
When visiting, people have often told us how peaceful our home feels. I always smile when they say this because I know creating that feeling and special place of rest isn’t a coincidence or accident. It is something that we have been very deliberate about. As a decorator, I make our family and friends comfortable in our home by… Read More »
In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate It is prohibitively disliked (but valid) to perform the ritual prayer [salah] in a graveyard in the immediate vicinity of the graves themselves, especially if it is in front of one within eyeshot as one looks downward in prayer. However, if there is an area beside it empty of graves,… Read More »
An elderly man in Australia has died after being bitten by a snake as he tried to uncoil it from his friend’s leg, the Guardian reported. The tragic incident happened on Saturday when the two men were attending the Koumala State School 100-year celebrations in central Queensland. When the 69-year-old spotted a snake curled around his friend’s ankle, he tried to remove… Read More »