Heart Softeners
The Meaning of the Word “Ramadan”
Question: What is the meaning of ‘Ramadan ‘in Arabic, and why is this blessed month called “Ramadan”? Zaynab El-Kateb: The Scholars say that it is originated from the Arabic word
Falling into despair after committing a sin
Question: I have – absolutely unintentionally – wronged someone and made him suffer a lot due to a sin I have made, and I have feared the punishment of that
How to Get Rid of the Hardness in My Heart
Question: May Allah raise your rank and keep you healthy. Ameen. Lately, I have had some fights with some sisters and my Imaan is at an all time low. I
The Difference Between Tawbah and Istighfar
Question: What is the difference between istigfar and tawbah? I want to know if I am doing a sin can I ask Allah to forgive me but without the firm
What to do if you wronged someone
Question: What should a Muslim do if he wronged his brother, for example by telling things about him that were not true or other things that violated his rights, but
How to Rid Oneself of Pride and Arrogance
Question: How can one rid himself from the evils of the heart such pride and arrogance? Umm Abdel-Malik: One needs to learn more about Allah and about His attributes, and
How to soften our hearts
Question: I feel a bit worried about the state of myself, I don’t have any feelings for what’s going on in the world (the killings, oppression, etc) It’s like if
Know Allah in Prosperity, He will know you in adversity
Know Allah in Prosperity, He will know you in adversity Selections from Jami’ al-Ulum wal-Hikam by: Ibn Rajab Al-Hanbali. Click on the link to read/download the pdf: Know Allah
If a Muslim commits a major sin and is not punished, will he be forgiven?
Question: If a Muslim committed a major sin—e.g. murder, zinna, etc—but is not punished under shariah or any law, and later on he repents and becomes a good Muslim, will