Preservation of the human self
One way of preserving the seeds of a plant is by putting them in an airtight container and storing them in a dark place. Thereafter…
Our Faith
The absence of impurity
Allah mentions in the Quran; ‘So set thou thy face steadily and truly to the faith: (establish) Allah’s handiwork according to the pattern on which…
The best from among mankind
Allah tells us about ourselves in the Quran, ‘Ye are the best of peoples, evolved for mankind, enjoining what is right, forbidding what is wrong,…
Counting the blessings of Allah
Allah says in Surah An Nahl; ‘If ye would count up the favours of Allah, never would ye be able to number them: for Allah…
What makes mankind special?
Human beings are special and different from all the other creatures. Unlike the other creatures, such as the plants and animals, man was created from…
Getting closer to Allah
Within the first revelation that Allah revealed are important lessons for mankind. Usually the first five verses are the ones that are normally referenced; however…
Managing your time
One very important aspect of our life in this world is time management. With regards to this concept there are two important dimensions that are…
On the auspicious occasion of Meelad Un Nabi
Speech at the Hermitage Masjid on (27.02.2011) Why did Allah send Prophet Muhammad [ﷺ]? Was it to receive the Holy Qur’an on behalf of mankind? …
THE STATUS OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD ﷺ IN CREATION
A recent publication, in its enthusiasm to label the celebration of the Prophet’s (ﷺ) birthday as bida or innovation in religion, asserts that we are…
Al Zahir – The Manifest One
Prophet Muhammad [s.a.w.s] is reported to have said ‘There was Allah and nothing existed but Him. He existed from eternity and there was nothing else’….