This worldly life is an abode of trial and affliction. Its nature is hardship and dreariness wherein man suffers a lot of pains and difficulties. In this article, discover the meaning of Sharh As-Sadr (Expansion of the Chest) in Islam. Learn how Allah expands the heart of a believer through faith, dhikr, patience, and righteousness, with insights from the Qur’an, Sunnah, and classical scholars.Allaah (Ta’ala) says in Surat Al-Balad (90:4):

لقد خلقنا الإنسان في كبد
“Verily, We have created man in toil.”

The life of man in this world is short, and the removal of distress and anxiety is the request and goal of every human being; for by it, one attains a goodly life. All of creation seeks happiness and exerts their efforts to attain it, and the basis of happiness is expansion of the chest and rest of the heart. If Allaah wills good for a slave, He expands his chest for him. Therefore, it is one of the greatest means of guidance and the most sublime of favors. (more…)

The Fortified Fortress from the Accursed Shaytaan 19. Opposing Shaytaan "The enmity of Shaytaan is the cause behind him (provoking) sin in every issue; he does not encourage good deeds."[1] A true Mu'min (believer) refuses to have any connection with Shaytaan, and he opposes him on the following issues: a)…

The Fortified Fortress from the Accursed Shaytaan 1. Ikhlaas (Sincerity) When Iblees realized that he had no power over the people of Ikhlaas (sincerity); he excluded them from the group of people whom he had set out to mislead and ruin. He said: "By Your Might, then I will surely…

Tasbeeh — the glorification of Allaah by declaring Him free from every imperfection — is one of the greatest forms of Dhikr (remembrance). It is not merely words uttered by the tongue, but a profound act of worship that revives the heart, elevates faith, and draws a believer closer to His Lord. Throughout the Qur’an and Sunnah, Tasbeeh holds a special status mentioned repeatedly as the expression of divine perfection and the constant worship of the Prophets and Angels.

There is nothing greater than Allaah, and no Dhikr (remembrance) is better than His Dhikr, Almighty. Therefore, His Dhikr is better than everything else. The example of the one who remembers His Lord and the one who does not remember Him is like the living and the dead. Rather, the status of those who remember the Lord is elevated; for Allaah mentions them in the presence of His Angels. (more…)

In every generation, voices arise claiming that Islamic Law (Sharee’ah) no longer fits modern life — that times have changed, and so must the Sharee’ah. But is this true? This article examines these misconceptions and provides a clear response based on Qur’anic evidence and the timeless nature of Allah’s legislation.

Many people, especially the youth, are under the notion that many legal laws (Islamic laws) are not applicable in our present-day life. They say, “Religious texts were revealed in a time or place that was of a different state or setting than what we are in now. Therefore, it is very difficult to apply Islamic Law in the present, daily life.” (more…)

Surat Al-Mutaffifeen is a powerful reminder about honesty, justice, and faith in the Day of Judgment. Revealed in Al-Madinah, this Surah begins with a stern warning against those who cheat in measurement and dealings, the Mutaffifeen. But its message goes far beyond trade; it calls every Muslim to uphold fairness in all aspects of life, from business transactions to personal relationships.

‘Abdullaah ibn ‘Abbaas (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhuma) narrated: “When the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) came to Al-Madinah, the people of Al-Madinah were the most terrible people in giving measurement (i.e. they used to cheat). Thus, Allaah revealed: (more…)