Ikhlas: The Importance of Sincerity in Our Actions In Islam, any action devoid of sincerity is null and void. It has to be done solely for the sake of Allah, be in line with the prophetic methodology and upon the understanding of the righteous predecessors. This statement means three simple things: All acts of worship do […]
Category Archives: Tawheed
AMONG THINGS THAT CAN NULLIFY ONE’S ISLAAM Sihr (magic or witchcraft) Whoever does that or approves of it is a disbeliever. The evidence for that is the verse in which Allaah, may He be exalted, says (interpretation of the meaning): “Neither of these two (angels) taught anyone (such things) till they had said, ‘We are […]
“This Alfa or Sheu can solve my problem…Let me meet him for help. In fact, he has helped many” That kind of mindset is not uncommon among Muslims of nowadays. Some people believe that other people are able to bestow mercy, forgive sins, overlook bad deeds, and give blessings the same way only Allaah can. […]
Here is a bad way to be a hero… “Are they looking at me? Let me do it extra more!” Such a kind of mindset is no doubt a “show off” (riyya). Showing off is a minor shirk, hence Muslims should avoid it. It is an action performed to receive praise or any wordly gain, […]
“I swear on my mum’s life!” “Ogun gbo! (the god of iron is hearing) Venerating people or things in a way that does not go as far as ascribing lordship to them, is an example of minor shirk. Minor shirk includes everything that may lead to major shirk, or that is described in the sunnah […]
Have you ever say something like this before: “If it hadn’t been for him I wouldn’t have made it!”? One of the common mistake people make is saying: “If not for him/her, I wouldn’t have been here’. Or ‘If Allah wills and she will’ and ‘Had it not been for Allah and you, this wouldn’t […]