|  | |  | Death Is Certain, Mercy Is Greater_ Finding Peace in Allah’s Qadr By Miriam Mohamed Death is not a stranger to the believer, yet it never arrives without pain. No matter how strong our īmān, grief still shakes the heart. Islam does not ask us to deny that pain; it teaches us how to carry it—with patience, dignity, and trust in Allah’s mercy. Allah Most High reminds us, “Every soul shall taste death” (Qur’an 3:185). This verse is not meant to frighten us, but to ground us in truth. Death is a certainty written for all. What differs is how we prepare for it and where we anchor our hearts when it arrives. |
| | | Parenting Tip Muslim parents should frame death to their children as a natural transition to the Barzakh (intermediate realm) and Jannah (paradise), using phrases like "Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un" to comfort and emphasize returning to Go |
| |  | Dealing with Loss: Lessons from the Seerah By Wendy Díaz Losing a loved one is a heavy burden that every human being will experience at some point in life. Every soul that enters the realm of the living will inevitably depart from it as part of a divinely ordained plan. For the one who is dying, there is ultimately nothing left but to submit to Allah’s will. This is a test they face alone, and their death marks a rebirth, ushering them into the life of the barzakh, a state of waiting until the Day of Judgment. As far as those left behind, however, their death is far more difficult to accept. The weight of loss falls heavily on the hearts of the living, who must now mourn the departure of someone they love. Allah, the Almighty, has already warned us of this trial in the Quran when He says: “Every soul will taste death. And We test you ˹O humanity˺ with good and evil as a trial, then to Us you will ˹all˺ be returned.” (Quran, 21:35) |
| | | Inspiration And do not invoke any other god with Allah. There is no god ˹worthy of worship˺ except Him. Everything is bound to perish except He Himself.1 All authority belongs to Him. And to Him you will ˹all˺ be returned. Surah Qisas 28:88 |
| |  | Why Muslims Should Attend Funerals, a reminder for young Muslims By Uthman Guadalupe I have attended many funerals throughout my life. Most of them were for people I did not know. Growing up as a Muslim boy, my father often encouraged me to attend funerals at mosques if we were able to, and until recently, it felt like a chore. I asked myself, why should I attend a funeral if I did not know this person? The answer I give myself and to people who ask me is “if I died, I wouldn’t want people to ignore my funeral.” Aside from my personal thoughts on this, Islam encourages Muslims to attend funerals if they can. Attending funerals for family members and others shows respect and offers spiritual benefits for the deceased and the attendees. |
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| | Hadith Inspiration Abu Hurairah reported that the prophet (SAW) said: "When a man dies, his deeds come to an end except for three things: Sadaqah Jariyah (ceaseless charity); a knowledge which is beneficial, or a virtuous descendant who prays for him" Sahih Muslim (Book 25, Hadith 4223) |
| |  | Dawah Even In Death By Mahasin D. Shamsid-Deen Knowledge of Islam was and continues to be the most precious commodity in the world. In the United States, there was a systemic and institutionalized effort to separate Muslims from their religion after they were captured and victimized by the international slave trade. But the Dawah (inviting others to the faith) of Islam continued in spite of those efforts. In the 1700s Ayub Job Suleiman Diallo (Job ben Solomon) educated Americans to what it meant to be Hafiz of the Quran (someone who has memorized the Quran); Yusef Ben Ali fought with General Sumter in South Carolina and inspired American interest in Muslim military strategy; the life story of Kunte Kinte in the 1977 television mini-series Roots informed the African-American community about Islamic heritage and began the African-American cultural tradition of tracing family history. |
| | |  | Adam’s World Video: Adam And The Friendly Bully |
| | |  | | The Sound Vision Foundation has been a trusted source of Islamic knowledge for more than 30 years. Our work with the world-renowned puppets Adam and Aneesah pioneered creative programming for Muslim children, encouraging them to learn about and love their religion. We continue to bring sound content and engaging programs that stimulate minds, touch hearts, and strive to fulfill our mission of raising better Muslims, better neighbors, and better citizens. This latest effort is designed to support and empower Muslim parents to do the same. |
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