Imaan and the Hidden Deed Title: “The Deed That Saved a Man” Hadith:The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “Allah does not look at your appearance or your wealth, but He looks at your hearts and your deeds.”📖 (Muslim) Story:A man once gave a coin in charity every night. One night, it mistakenly went to a thief. The next, to a prostitute. The third, to a rich man. The people mocked him, but he kept giving for Allah’s sake. Later, it turned out that the thief repented, the woman changed her life, and the rich man began giving charity. Allah accepted his sincere intention. Message:Imaan is doing good even when results aren’t clear. Allah sees what the world misses.
The Light of Imaan
The Light of Imaan Title: “When Imaan Shines Brighter Than the World” Hadith:The Prophet ﷺ said, “There is a piece of flesh in the body, if it becomes good (reformed), the whole body becomes good; but if it becomes corrupt, the whole body becomes corrupt – that piece is the heart.”📖 (Bukhari & Muslim) Story:There was a young shepherd boy in the mountains of Yemen. He never studied Islam formally, yet he would pray on time, fast, and never miss a chance to praise Allah. A traveller once asked him, “How do you stay so firm on your faith when no one is watching?” He replied, “My Rabb is always watching. That’s enough for me.” That is Imaan. When Allah is enough. Message:Faith isn’t proven in crowds. It shows its strength in silence, solitude, and sincerity.
The weeping tree
The Prophet ﷺ said: “I know a stone in Makkah that would give me salaam before Prophethood.” Imagine that! A stone recognising the Messenger of Allah ﷺ and saying “As-salāmu ‘alayka Yā RasūlAllah!” How often do we say it? A Camel Complained] One day, a camel was seen behaving wildly, charging around. The Prophet ﷺ went to it — approached it calmly, and placed his hand on it. The camel wept, calmed down, and rested its head at his feet. And then he ﷺ said, “This camel is complaining that its owner overburdens it and doesn’t feed it properly.” Even the animals knew he was Raḥmatullil-‘Ālamīn — a mercy to all the worlds. Poisoned Meat Spoke At Khaybar, the Prophet ﷺ was given meat laced with poison. Just as he was about to eat it — the meat spoke! “Do not eat me, O Messenger of Allah! I have been poisoned.” Think about that.Meat that had been slaughtered, cooked, roasted, still recognised the Prophet ﷺ… and it spoke to protect him. SECTION 5 – Even the Mountains Rejoiced When the Prophet ﷺ stood on Mount Thabir with Abu Bakr and Umar رضي الله عنهما, the mountain began to shake with joy. The Prophet ﷺ calmed it and said: “Be still, O Thabir. For upon you stands a Prophet, a Siddīq, and a martyr.” Even rocks danced out of love.And we struggle to even wake up for Fajr. My brothers and sisters… If trees cried for him…If stones gave him salaam…If meat warned him…If mountains shook with happiness… Then what excuse do we have? How distant have our hearts become from the one who cried for us at night…The one who will plead for us on the Day of Judgement…The one who said, “My Ummah… My Ummah…” Here’s what we need to do:
Dua During Hardships & Difficult Times
Dua During Hardships & Difficult Times Arabic: اللَّهُمَّ لاَ سَهْلَ إِلاَّ مَا جَعَلْتَهُ سَهْلًا، وَأَنْتَ تَجْعَلُ الْحَزْنَ إِذَا شِئْتَ سَهْلًا Transliteration: Allāhumma lā sahla illā mā ja‘altahu sahlā, wa anta taj‘alu al-ḥazna idhā shi’ta sahlā. English Translation: O Allah, there is no ease except that which You make easy, and You make the difficult easy if You will. Source: Ibn Hibban (Hadith 2427)
Dua When Feeling Sad or Depressed
Title: Dua When Feeling Sad or DepressedCategory: Duas for Specific Needs Arabic: اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ… Transliteration: Allahumma inni a’udhu bika minal-hammi wal-ḥazan… English Translation: O Allah, I seek refuge in You from anxiety and sorrow… Source: [Sahih al-Bukhari, 2893]
Be Kind with everyone
Hadith on Kindness This hadith tells us plainly that kindness beautifies everything. Without kindness, even good deeds lose their charm. This is a powerful reminder: if you want Allah’s mercy, show mercy to others first. That includes being kind, forgiving, and gentle. It may seem small — smiling, helping, or even a kind word — but the Prophet ﷺ teaches that kindness itself is a form of charity, earning you reward without fail. Kindness is at the heart of good character. Without it, manners lose their meaning. A smile and kindness cost nothing but can brighten someone’s entire day. Why this matters? In the Islamic tradition, kindness is not just optional; it’s part of faith itself. The Prophet ﷺ himself was known as ‘Al-Rahmah al-Muhammadiyyah’ — the Mercy to all creation. He showed kindness to everyone: family, companions, enemies, animals, even plants. The wisdom here? Our character is our legacy. Kindness builds bridges, softens hearts, and brings us closer to Allah. Story 1: Kindness to the Orphan — Zaid ibn Harithah رضي الله عنه The Prophet ﷺ cared deeply for orphans. One famous example is his love for Zaid ibn Harithah, who was actually his adopted son before Islam changed some rules on adoption names. When Zaid was captured as a child and sold into slavery, the Prophet ﷺ sought to free him and treated him as family. This shows how kindness isn’t just about passing charity but about building loving relationships. Lesson: Look after orphans and vulnerable people with sincere care, not just charity. Story 2: The Gentle Approach with His Enemies Despite facing severe persecution and even attempts on his life, the Prophet ﷺ never responded with harshness or cruelty. When the people of Taif rejected him and threw stones, he prayed for their guidance instead of cursing them. Lesson: Kindness and forgiveness often open doors that anger and force never can. Story 3: Kindness to Animals One day, a woman was punished in Hell because she starved a cat. The Prophet ﷺ said that showing kindness to animals is a sign of true compassion. Once, a camel came to the Prophet ﷺ, appearing tired and hungry. He told the owner to give it water and rest. The Prophet ﷺ emphasized mercy even to animals. Lesson: Be kind to all creatures, big or small. Story 4: Smiling as Charity The Prophet ﷺ said: “Your smile for your brother is charity.” (Tirmidhi) Even a simple smile is an act of kindness and spreads warmth and brotherhood. Lesson: You don’t have to wait for a big moment to be kind—start with small gestures daily. Story 5: Patience and Kindness with Children The Prophet ﷺ was incredibly gentle with children. Once, a child urinated in his mosque, and instead of anger, he just cleaned it up calmly. Lesson: Show patience and kindness especially to the young and the weak; it’s a reflection of your own character. How to Apply These Lessons Today? Dua to Increase Kindness and Mercy “O Allah, make me among Your servants who show mercy to Your creation. Make me gentle in character, and enrich me with Your bounty, O Most Merciful of the merciful.” You can say this after salah or during quiet moments. “As-salamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, dear listeners! Today, I want to remind us all about a beautiful trait the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us—kindness. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, ‘Every act of kindness is charity.’ That means even a smile can earn you reward from Allah! So no matter how busy or tired we are, let’s try to be gentle and kind in our words and actions.” Story:“Once, the Prophet ﷺ saw a hungry camel and told its owner to give it water and rest. He cared even for animals! So imagine how much more we must care for our fellow humans, young and old.” Call to Action:“Let’s make a small goal today—to say something kind to someone, or help a neighbour, or even smile sincerely. This little act can change someone’s day, and bring us closer to Allah’s mercy. May Allah make us all kind-hearted servants.”