Yusuf Zanella

Oct 23, 2024 | seekersguidance.org | Yusuf Zanella

Religion itself is sincere concern. You care for the good of others. The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “None of you believes until they wish for others of the good that they wish for themselves.” The very least of it is that one wishes it for them. And the strong believer is one who can take the means to fulfill that.

Oct 20, 2024 | seekersguidance.org | Yusuf Zanella

Allah says:وَلَا تَسْتَوِى ٱلْحَسَنَةُ وَلَا ٱلسَّيِّئَةُ ۚ ٱدْفَعْ بِٱلَّتِى هِىَ أَحْسَنُ فَإِذَا ٱلَّذِى بَيْنَكَ وَبَيْنَهُۥ عَدَٰوَةٌۭ كَأَنَّهُۥ وَلِىٌّ حَمِيمٌۭ“Nor equal are the good deed and the ill: Repel with that which is fairer, and lo, he between you and whom there is great enmity shall be as if he were a zealous friend.” [Quran, 41:34; tr.

Oct 16, 2024 | seekersguidance.org | Yusuf Zanella

There is no defined age when the child must be told. It depends on the circumstances, culture, context, and norms. The permissible adoption affirms actual parents and lineage. There are some legal distinctions from biological children with respect to some the derivative rulings concerning interaction and so on. The underlying imperative to adopt, socially, should concern a believer. There are children in need of families that would take care of their well-being and raise and nurture them.

Oct 11, 2024 | seekersguidance.org | Yusuf Zanella

There is a principle taken from the prophetic teachings that Allah deals with the servant as the servant deals with Allah. And Allah places the servant at the level that the servant places Allah in their life. As you are, so shall you find. If Allah is the priority for you in your life, then you will be a priority amongst Allah’s servants with Allah. Allah places you in the station in the Hereafter as you place Allah in your priorities in this life.

Oct 9, 2024 | seekersguidance.org | Yusuf Zanella

There is a great misconception. Many people will say that adoption is prohibited in Islam and this is a mistake. Adoption has two levels of rulings in the Sacred Law. At the level of the individual, it is a virtuous, praiseworthy act (mustahabb). No one is obligated to adopt. But the act of adopting is an act that is pleasing to Allah and it is rewarded. That is not the only ruling with respect to adoption. Adoption is also a collective obligation socially.