Spirituality – Al-Madina

A State of Friendship - Hadith

The companion Abu'd-Darda' (R) narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said to his companions, "Shall I tell you a degree better than prayer, fasting and charity (sadaqa)?" The companions replied "Yes." This is the Prophet's ﷺ response.

Jumu'a Reflection: His Enriching Sufficiency ﷺ - Shaykh Riad Saloojee

When Rasulullah ﷺ was victorious in the battle of Hunayn, he set aside the spoils of war – valued today as tens of millions of dollars – hoping to return them to their owners. However, those who fought him remained defiant. In this month. of Rabi’ al-Awwal, I must ponder the value of Rasulullah ﷺ, Allah’s gift to existence.

Authority From Unfit Persons - Hadith

The companion Abu Huraira (R) narrated that while the Prophet ﷺ was speaking in a gathering, a Bedouin came and asked him, "When would the Hour (Doomsday) take place?" This is how the Prophet ﷺ responded.

Reconciliation Between People

What is better than extra fasting, prayer, and charity? Abu Darda (R) reports a saying of the Prophet ﷺ.

Cultivating the Hereafter

What does it mean to be in this world as a traveler? Ibn Umar (R) reports a hadith said by the Messenger of Allah ﷺ.

Brotherhood of Islam

"The Muslim is the brother of another Muslim," says the Messenger of Allah as narrated by Abu Huraira (R). In this hadith, the Prophet mentions not to envy, outbid, hate, turning away, and outselling from one another in regards to retaining the honor of another Muslim.

Women Mentioned in the Quran

In Quranic stories, we often find depictions of women possessing notable wisdom, resolve, piety, and strength of character. Here are a few women that Allah ﷻ mentioned in the Quran

The Four Promises Allah ﷻ Has Made

In the Qur'an, we find the following verses that are promises made by Allah ﷻ to us.

Virtues of Dhul-Hijjah

The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are often referred to as the best ten days of the year, and a second chance after Ramadan. For those of us not performing the Hajj pilgrimage this year, this is still a great time of blessing and immense reward.

The Best Times to Make Dua (Part 2)

Amongst the last ten days of Dhul Hijjah comes the day of Arafah, one of the best times to make du'a, according to the Prophet ﷺ. Here are three of his hadith about when the best times are to make dua.

What Admits One Into Paradise

The Messenger of Allah ﷺ is asked about a deed that would admit one into paradise and keep one away from hellfire. This is his ﷺ response.

The Best Times to make Du’a

What are the best times to supplicate (make du’a)? Here are four hadith (sayings of the Prophet ﷺ) of the best times to make du”a.