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Shirk: The Greatest Sin in Islam
In Islam shirk—associating partners with Allah ﷻ—is regarded as the most serious sin in Islam. If someone dies without repenting it is the one sin that Allah ﷻ will not pardon. Islams foundation is based on tawheed or the unity of Allah ﷻ shirk undermines this foundation. Believers are constantly cautioned against it by the Quran and Sunnah which outline its detrimental impacts…
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Ujub: A Hidden Arrogance and How to Avoid It
One of the subtlest yet most dangerous heart diseases in the journey of faith is ʿujub or self-admiration or conceit. It is the sensation that one is so filled with pride in ones own actions, wisdom or skills that one loses sight of the fact that Allah ﷻ is the source of all praise. In contrast to blatant conceit (takabbur), ʿujub…
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Afraid Your Income Will Stop If You Stay Sharia-Compliant?
“Have our hearts ever felt anxious, afraid that our sustenance would stop because we chose a path that was in accordance with Islamic law?” Sometimes we often worry without realizing it. If we’re honest, the client will run away. If we reject a conventional mortgage, when will we ever own a home? Without a “grease line,” how will we win…
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A Profitable Business, But Declining Faith? How Come?
Sometimes we wonder why some people’s businesses are so successful, yet their faces still look anxious. They change cars every year, but they never sleep well. Money flows freely, but their hearts are dry. In today’s business world, “steady profits” is often the benchmark for success. However, there’s another aspect that often slips through our fingers without us realizing it:…
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Independent Ruqyah to Protect Your Heart and Business
Have you ever felt suddenly overwhelmed, your business sluggish, and customers scarce, despite your hard work and daily prayers? Sometimes it’s not because your business strategy is lacking, but because your heart is weakening and no longer clearly connected to Allah . Sometimes, your income feels sluggish not because of a lack of effort, but because you’ve forgotten to nurture…
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Business Competition, Is It Test or a Threat?
It’s funny, isn’t it, in the business world we often wish each other “good luck,” but deep down we sometimes feel anxious that someone else will actually succeed first. Some people pretend to be calm, but in fact, they keep thinking: “Wow, he’s already opened a new branch. I’m still like this.” Secretly, we start comparing, even before Allah ﷻ…
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What is Ghibtoh? The Kind of Good Envy
Have you ever seen a friend whose business is booming, sales are rising, and customers are becoming more loyal, and then you feel a burning sensation? Sometimes a small whisper arises, “Why can he do it, but not me?” Well, that feeling can certainly happen to us. But what matters isn’t whether we’ve ever been jealous, but rather where that…
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Taqwa is The Strongest Shield Amidst Business Competition
“In the stressful business world, peace of mind is a luxury that only the pious can afford.” Have you ever felt like you’ve worked hard, but the results always seem to be stalled? Or have you ever felt like someone is ” blocking your fortune ,” whether through gossip, slander, or simply unspoken envy? In the world of work and…
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Believe in Tawheed, But Still Worry About Rizq?
If Your Fortune Is Already Arranged, Why Are You Still Panicking About Perfect Competition? Have you ever felt anxious when you see your neighbor’s business getting busier, while your own shop is quiet? Or when a new business suddenly pops up selling similar products, and you feel a nagging worry: “Oh my, what if my customers move there?” It’s natural,…
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Beware of Shirk: When Islamic Calligraphy Becomes a Charm
“Islamic calligraphy depicts holy verses, but its intentions are worldly. Beautiful on the wall, but empty in the heart.” Have you ever entered a shop and found a big, beautiful sign above the door, “Bismillāhirrahmānirrahīm”? The Islamic calligraphy shines, is neatly framed, and perhaps even illuminated to enhance its prestige. But if you ask the owner, they often give a…
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