God Is Not Nice and He Does Not Like Nice People (1), By Femi Aribisala
Niceness is not a godly virtue. We can be nice to someone while hating him in our heart. Over the years, I have learnt many things about God that I did not like. One of those things is that God is not like me or, to put it more appropriately,…
The Dangers Of The Two-Faced Person In Society, By Murtadha Gusau
...‘Indeed the one who is two-faced is the worst of the people because he is similar to the hypocrite , using cajolery and lying to create fasad (corruption) between the people.' In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy Verily, all praise is for Allah, we…
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Why Does God Pour His Blessings On Bad People? (2), By Femi Aribisala
When we receive God’s blessings of goodness we are not being rewarded for good behaviour. Jeremiah has probing questions for God: “Why are the wicked so prosperous? Why are evil people so happy?” (Jeremiah 12:1). Habakkuk also interrogates God: “Why do you fold your hands and do nothing while the…
Mocking Allah Or His Religion, By Murtadha Gusau
In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all creation. May Allah extol the mention of the Prophet in the highest company of Angels and may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, his family, his Companions…
Why Does God Pour His Blessings On Bad People?, By Femi Aribisala
If you ever feel you are more spiritual than others; that is eloquent evidence that you are not. One day, some Christians were having a thanksgiving service. So they started by praising and worshiping God. But as they were doing this, suddenly a battalion of soldiers came into the church.…
The Effects Of Hajj In The Life Of A Muslim, By Murtadha Gusau
In The Name Of Allah, Most Merciful, Bestower Of Mercy Praise be to Allah, the free of all wants and needs, the worthy of all praise; the owner of the Throne, the All-Glorious. I praise my Lord and thank Him. I turn to Him in repentance and ask Him for…
Is there Injustice In God’s Redemptive Justice?, By Femi Aribisala
In death, the disadvantaged lose all their disadvantages; while the advantaged lose all their advantages. Jesus says: “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and…
Reconciliation and It’s Importance In Islam, By Murtadha Gusau
If you pardon, Allah Almighty will increase your honour; if you reconcile people, Allah Almighty will increase your honour. If you were expelled or the door was not opened for you and you returned, then know that this is one of the wishes of the predecessors of the Ummah because…
The Lying Tongue (2), By Femi Aribisala
Even small, seemingly innocuous lies, can have devastating consequences. Jesus says: “Not what goes into the mouth defiles a man; but what comes out of the mouth, this defiles a man.” (Matthew 15:11). Out of the mouths of men come lies upon lies. Half-truths As the “father of lies,” the…
Signs That Your Ramadan Worships Are Accepted, By Murtadha Gusau
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Verily, all praise is for Allah, we seek His help and His forgiveness. We seek refuge with Allah from the evil of our own souls and from our bad deeds. Whomsoever Allah guides will never be led astray, and…
