Conditions of Taubat Nasuha: Imam Nawawi’s Guide to True Repentance

A silhouette of a Muslim praying with raised hands on a mountain at sunrise, symbolizing hope within the requirements of sincere repentance (taubatan nasuha).

In a servant’s (sālik) spiritual journey towards Allah SWT, human nature, prone to error, requires a path of return. This mechanism, in Islamic legal terminology, is known as repentance (taubat). Understanding the conditions for the validity of sincere repentance (taubat nasuha) is not merely theoretical knowledge, but an urgent need so that the process of … Read more

The Essence of Taubat Nasuha: A Complete Guide to Repentance in Islam (Imam Nawawi)

An illustration of a person supplicating and seeking Allah’s forgiveness, symbolizing the true essence of *tawbah naαΉ£Ε«αΈ₯ā* (sincere repentance).

Has your heart ever felt constricted by a pile of past mistakes? Or perhaps a worry arises, whether Allah will forgive the sins we have committed? That feeling is natural and is actually a sign that there is still a light of faith in our hearts. In the journey of a Muslim’s life, we are … Read more

What is Ghibah? Definition, Punishment, and How to Repent (Al-Ghazali’s Guide)

An illustration metaphorically depicting the danger of *ghibah* (backbiting), showing the silhouettes of two people whispering in a dark room, with a mirror reflection revealing them eating raw flesh.

Have you ever heard someone begin with, β€œI don’t mean to speak ill, but this is just the truth”? Be careful β€” such prefatory phrases often open the door to a sin commonly underestimated: backbiting (ghibah). In Islam, guarding one’s tongue is one of the keys to salvation in this world and the hereafter. But … Read more

The Etiquette of the Sick and the Obligation to Repent Before Death Comes According to the Book Asna al-Matalib.

Hands of a patient holding prayer beads (tasbih), praying for forgiveness.

Illness often comes without warning. For some people, illness is merely a physical condition that hinders daily activity. However, From a deeper Islamic perspective, illness can be seen as a merciful reminder from Allah and an early warning to prepare for the Hereafter. When the body begins to weaken, the heart should become stronger by … Read more