Allah’s Pleasure and the Servant’s Journey of Raza (Contentment)
✍️ Written by: Sahibzada Shahid Siddiq ⸻ Introduction The greatest desire of a human being is that his Lord becomes pleased with him. If all the successes and failures of the world are placed aside, then the real success for the servant is only this — that Allah Almighty is pleased with him, and he […]
The Birth of the Prophet ﷺ — A Quran & Hadith Perspective
✍️ Written by Sahibzada Shahid Siddiq ⸻ Introduction The term Mawlid an-Nabi ﷺ refers to the remembrance and celebration of the blessed birth of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. In the Qur’an and Hadith, the Prophet’s ﷺ coming into this world is described as the greatest blessing and mercy from Allah. At the same time, the […]
The Reality of Peace and Human Nature
Written by: Sahibzada Shahid Siddiq Anjuman Gulzar-e-Madina International ⸻ What Is Peace? The word Sukoon (peace) comes from the Arabic root “Sakana,” which means to rest, to become still, to be in a state of calm and contentment. When the inner restlessness of the heart fades away, desires come under control, and a person begins […]
Prophets, Scholars, and Local Language & Culture — In the Light of Qur’an and Sunnah
✍️ Written by: Sahibzada Shahid Siddiq (Anjuman Gulzar-e-Madina International) ⸻ Introduction Islam is the religion most aligned with human nature. Allah Almighty created mankind in different nations, languages, and cultures, and in His wisdom He sent messengers from among each nation itself. The Divine message was always conveyed in the local language and within the […]
Mawlid un-Nabi ﷺ and the Practice of the Companions (Sahaba)
✍️ Written by: Sahibzada Shahid Siddiq (Anjuman Gulzar-e-Madina International) ⸻ Introduction Mawlid un-Nabi ﷺ means to express happiness on the blessed birth of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, to narrate his Seerah, and to spread the news of his coming. This is a fundamental part of the faith and love of the Ummah. An objection […]
Suicide: A Major Sin and the Real Test of Humanity
Written by: Sahibzada Shahid Siddiq ⸻ Introduction Life is a combination of happiness and sorrow, ease and hardship. At times, the circumstances are so pleasant that a person feels these blessings will last forever. But there also comes a time when grief, sorrow, and trials become so overwhelming that it feels as if no way […]
Offering Thanks to Allah In the Light of the Qur’an and Hadith
✍️ Written by: Sahibzada Shahid Siddiq ⸻ Introduction Gratitude (shukr) is the state of the heart in which a servant recognizes the blessings of his Creator, admits them, and then expresses praise of Allah through both words and actions. In the Qur’an and Hadith, gratitude is regarded as an essential part of faith. A thankful […]