Entries by Ahsan Bilal

O Allah

‎”Light upon Light Allah guides to His Light whomsoever He wills. Allah sets parables for people and Allah is All-Aware of all things. O Allah! Guide me through Your Light and appoint on the day of resurrection a light in front of me, behind me, on my right side, and on my left side, to […]

Imam Abu Hanifah (R.A) and the Atheist

Imam Abu Hanifah and the Atheist Long ago in the city of Baghdad, there was a Muslim empire. On one side of the River Tigris were the royal palaces and on the other side was the city. The Muslims were gathered in the Royal Palace when an athiest approached them. He said to them, ‘I don’t […]

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Allah Knows Hearts

“Surely Allah knows what is in the hearts.” [3. Surah Aal-e-Imran : Ayah 154] “Say: Had you remained in your houses, those for whom slaughter was ordained would certainly have gone forth to the places where they would be slain, and that Allah might test what was in your breasts and that He might purge […]

Prohibition of Gold and Silver Utensils

Islam has prohibited the use of gold and silver utensils, and of pure silk spreads in the Muslim house. The Prophet (peace be on him) warned that anyone who deviates from this path may incur severe punishment in the Hereafter. On the authority of Umm Salmah, Muslim reported in his Sahih the Prophet’s saying, “Whoever eats or drinks […]

Cheating in Islam

Cheating and deception are despicable characteristics that are beneath a decent person.  Intentionally distorting the truth in order to mislead others contradicts the values of honesty, which requires an attitude of sincerity, straightforwardness, and fairness that leaves no room for cheating, lying, trickery, or deceit.  There are many texts from the Quran and the Sunnah […]