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Daily Inspirational Series – Day 3 - The Importance of Gratitude (Shukr)

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Daily Inspirational Series – Day 3 Date: Sunday, 16th February 2025 / 17th Sha’baan 1446 Topic of the Day: The Importance of Gratitude (Shukr) Qur'aan Verse of the Day 'Arabic Text' وَإِذْ تَأَذَّنَ رَبُّكُمْ لَئِن شَكَرْتُمْ لَأَزِيدَنَّكُمْ وَلَئِن كَفَرْتُمْ إِنَّ عَذَابِي لَشَدِيدٌ 'Transliteration' Wa idh ta’adhdhana rabbukum la’in shakartum la’azeedannakum wa la’in kafartum inna ‘azaabi lashadeed 'English Translation' "And [remember] when your Lord proclaimed, ‘If you are grateful, I will surely increase you [in favor], but if you deny, indeed, My punishment is severe.’" — (Surah Ibrahim 14:7) Hadith of the Day The Prophet ﷺ said: "The one who does not thank people has not thanked Allaah." — (Sunan Abu Dawood 4811) Reflection Gratitude (Shukr) is a key to unlocking more blessings in life. When we acknowledge Allaah’s favors upon us, we attract even greater rewards. Shukr is not just about words—it is shown through action...

Daily Inspirational Series – Day 2 - The Power of Sincere Repentance

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Daily Inspirational Series – Day 2 Date: Saturday, 15th February 2025 / 16th Sha’baan 1446 Topic of the Day: The Power of Sincere Repentance Qur'aan Verse of the Day 'Arabic Text' إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ يُحِبُّ ٱلتَّوَّٰبِينَ وَيُحِبُّ ٱلْمُتَطَهِّرِينَ 'Transliteration' Inna Allaaha yuhibbut-tawwaabeena wa yuhibbul-mutatwahhireen 'English Translation' "Indeed, Allaah loves those who repent and those who purify themselves." — (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:222) Hadith of the Day The Prophet ﷺ said: "Every son of Aadam sins, and the best of those who sin are those who repent." — (Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2499, Ibn Maajah 4251) Reflection No one is perfect; we all make mistakes. But Allaah’s mercy is vast, and He loves those who turn to Him in sincere repentance. True repentance (Tawbah) involves feeling regret, seeking forgiveness, and making a sincere effort not to return to the sin. Every moment is an opportunity to reconnect with Allaah and purify the...

Daily Inspirational Series – Day 1 - The Purpose of Life

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Daily Inspirational Series – Day 1 Date: Friday, 14th February 2025 / 15th Sha’baan 1446 Topic of the Day: The Purpose of Life Qur'aan Verse of the Day 'Arabic Text' وَمَا خَلَقْتُ ٱلْجِنَّ وَٱلْإِنسَ إِلَّا لِيَعْبُدُونِ 'Transliteration' Wa maa khalaqtul jinna wal insa illa liya'budoon 'English Translation' "And I did not create the jinn and mankind except to worship Me." — (Surah Adh-Dhariyat 51:56) Hadith of the Day The Prophet ﷺ said: "The most beloved deeds to Allaah are those that are consistent, even if they are small." — (Sahih al-Bukhari 6464, Sahih Muslim 2818) Reflection Life in this world is temporary, and our ultimate purpose is to worship Allaah. Worship is not limited to prayers but includes every righteous action done with sincerity. Our deeds, no matter how small, hold great value when done consistently for Allaah’s sake. Let’s renew our intentions and strive to worship Him in all aspects of our lives. Pr...

The Concept of Tawheed in Al-Fatihah

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Daily Inspirational Series 3 The Concept of Tawheed in Al-Fatihah Monday, 20th January 2025 - Topic of the Day: The Concept of Tawheed in Al-Fatihah --- Qur'aan Verse of the Day Arabic Text: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَـٰلَمِينَ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ مَـٰلِكِ يَوْمِ ٱلدِّينِ إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ ٱهْدِنَا ٱلصِّرَٰطَ ٱلْمُسْتَقِيمَ صِرَٰطَ ٱلَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ ٱلْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا ٱلضَّآلِّينَ Transliteration: Bismi-llaahir-Rahmaani-Raheem, Alhamdu lillaahi Rabbi-l-‘Aalameen, Ar-Rahmaani-Raheem, Maaliki Yawmi-d-Deen, Iyyaaka na’budu wa-iyyaaka nasta’een, Ihdina-s-Siraata-l-Mustaqeem, Siraata-lladheena an’amta ‘alayhim ghayri-l-maghdoobi ‘alayhim wa-la-ddaalleen. English Translation: "In the Name of Allaah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. [All] praise is [due] to Allaah, Lord of the worlds – The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful – Sovereign of the Day of Recompense. It is ...

Understanding Praise and Gratitude to Allaah (Surah Al-Fatihah: Verses 2-3)

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Daily Inspirational Series 2 Understanding Praise and Gratitude to Allaah (Surah Al-Fatihah: Verses 2-3) Sunday, 19th January 2025 --- Topic of the Day: Understanding Praise and Gratitude to Allaah (Surah Al-Fatihah: Verses 2-3) --- Qur’aan Verse of the Day Arabic Text: ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَـٰلَمِينَ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ Transliteration: Al-ḥamdu lillāhi rabbil-ʿālamīn. Ar-raḥmānir-raḥīm. English Translation: All praise is due to Allaah, the Lord of all the worlds. The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. --- Hadith of the Day Arabic Text: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ﷺ: "مَنْ لَمْ يَشْكُرِ النَّاسَ لَمْ يَشْكُرِ اللَّهَ." Transliteration: Qāla Rasūl Allāh ﷺ: "Man lam yashkur in-nāsa lam yashkur Allāh." English Translation: The Messenger of Allaah ﷺ said: “Whoever is not grateful to people is not grateful to Allaah.” [Reference: Sunan At-Tirmidhi, Hadith 1954] --- Reflection The phrase “All praise is due to Allaah” reminds us that every blessing we hav...

The Importance of Al-Fatihah in Daily Prayers

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Daily Inspirational Series 1 The Importance of Al-Fatihah in Daily Prayers Saturday, 18th January, 2025 --- Topic of the Day: The Importance of Al-Fatihah in Daily Prayers --- Qur’aan Verse of the Day Arabic Text: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَـٰلَمِينَ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ Transliteration: Bismi-llāhi r-raḥmāni r-raḥīm. Al-ḥamdu lillāhi rabbil-ʿālamīn. Ar-raḥmānir-raḥīm. English Translation: In the name of Allaah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allaah, the Lord of all the worlds. The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. --- Hadith of the Day Arabic Text: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ﷺ: "لَا صَلَاةَ لِمَنْ لَمْ يَقْرَأْ بِفَاتِحَةِ الْكِتَابِ." Transliteration: Qāla Rasūl Allāh ﷺ: "Lā ṣalāta li-man lam yaqraʾ bi-Fātiḥati-l-Kitāb." English Translation: The Messenger of Allaah ﷺ said: “There is no prayer for the one who does not recite the Opening of the Book (Al-Fatihah).” [Reference: Sahih al-B...

The Importance of Al-Fatihah in Daily Prayers

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Daily Inspirational Series 1 The Importance of Al-Fatihah in Daily Prayers Saturday, 18th January, 2025 --- Topic of the Day: The Importance of Al-Fatihah in Daily Prayers --- Qur’aan Verse of the Day Arabic Text: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَـٰلَمِينَ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ Transliteration: Bismi-llāhi r-raḥmāni r-raḥīm. Al-ḥamdu lillāhi rabbil-ʿālamīn. Ar-raḥmānir-raḥīm. English Translation: In the name of Allaah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allaah, the Lord of all the worlds. The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. --- Hadith of the Day Arabic Text: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ﷺ: "لَا صَلَاةَ لِمَنْ لَمْ يَقْرَأْ بِفَاتِحَةِ الْكِتَابِ." Transliteration: Qāla Rasūl Allāh ﷺ: "Lā ṣalāta li-man lam yaqraʾ bi-Fātiḥati-l-Kitāb." English Translation: The Messenger of Allaah ﷺ said: “There is no prayer for the one who does not recite the Opening of the Book (Al-Fatihah).” [Reference: Sahih al-B...