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Balance in Divine Design
اَلرِّجَالُ قَوَّامُونَ عَلَى النِّسَاءِ بِمَا فَضَّلَ اللَّهُ بَعْضَهُمْ عَلَىٰ بَعْضٍ وَبِمَا أَنفَقُوا مِنْ أَمْوَالِهِمْ
“Men are the leaders of women, because Allah has granted some of them excellence over others, and because they spend of their wealth.” (Surah Nisaa v34)
In the preceding verses, Islam forbade all forms of injustice towards women — whether by denying them their rights or by treating them unfairly. The present verse now turns attention to outlining …
A Journey That Never Ended
(Sayyidah Amatullah Tasneem [rahimahallah] – Part Six)
Since hajj is among the pillars of Islam, Sayyidah Amatullah Tasneem (rahimahallah) cherished a profound yearning to fulfil this lofty obligation and to present herself in those sacred lands. This aspiration became one of her greatest concerns, and her heartfelt supplications constantly revolved around this noble desire.
Allah Ta‘ala accepted her heartfelt du‘aa, and on Thursday 7th Sha’baan 1366 A.H. (26th June 1947), she departed from Lucknow to begin this …
A Heart Adorned with Imaan
اَللّٰهُمَّ حَبِّبْ إِلَيْنَا الْإِيـْمَانَ ، وَزَيِّنْهُ فِي قُلُوْبِنَا ، وَكَرِّهْ إِلَيْنَا الْكُفْرَ وَالْفُسُوقَ وَالْعِصْيَانَ ، وَاجْعَلْنَا مِنَ الرَّاشِدِينَ
“O Allah, make imaan beloved to us and beautify it within our hearts. Make us hate disbelief, sins and disobedience. And make us among the righteous.” (Musnad Ahmad #15492)
In this du‘aa, we are taught to ask Allah Ta‘ala to make imaan beloved to us, to beautify it within our hearts and to make …
