Islam is a religion that calls for activity and fights against laziness as it is one of the diseases Islam abhors. The Prophet (saw) sought Allah’s (swt) protection and refuge against it, too. We all have busy schedules whether we are students, parents, spouses, or we work. We need to …

Rajab is one of the four sacred months, in which fasting is generally recommended. However, there is no clearly authentic hadith stating a special virtue for fasting in Rajab in particular. In his response to your question about fasting in Rajab, Sheikh Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjid, the prominent Saudi Islamic lecturer and author, stated: Virtues of the …

I AM a Muslim. Let me tell readers about my immediate apprehension after I read or hear any news about a terrorist incident like the Jan 6 storming of the United States Capitol building by a mob of President Trump supporters. In such cases, first, I want to know whether …

Parents of a 12-year-old Muslim girl have been threatened with legal action for refusing to send their girl to classes with above-the-knee skirt. “It feels like bullying because of what I believe,” Siham Hamud, who is currently studying from home because of coronavirus lockdown restrictions, told The Independent.   “I think they …

Islam speaks directly to the human heart and calls us to a pure and simple worship of the One God, Allah. This was the call of Allah’s Messengers down through the ages, starting with Adam, the first man, and Noah, the first prophet. The Islamic New Year In remembering the Islamic …

Yesterday I had an experience which quite literally brought to life an analogy we hear often – the concept of ‘recharging our spiritual batteries’. As I sat in a café to work, I noticed my phone battery was dying. I reached into my bag and pulled out my power pack, only …

Purification is an ongoing process. It needs daily consistent effort. Just like we continuously wash our clothes or clean our rooms lest dirt piles up in them, we also need to regularly and consistently work on purifying our hearts. The mission of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) included …

Know Yourself First There are 8 essential qualities we can attain and measure to help in preparing us for marriage. The qualities are commitment, loyalty, acceptance, patience, trust, honesty, forgiveness, and communication. Measuring these qualities is a great way to start in becoming more self-aware on which qualities we need …

My heart yearned for something.I started digging,to find the gems of the dunya.All my effort and focus for the treasure beneath me.Nothing stopped me from getting it. I went deeper,for what I got was not enough.Ignorant of the light fading away,while sinking into the depth of desires.I could’ve stopped,but I …

Aren’t I doing a mistake intentionally,By living my life as if I were to live eternally,When death would take place eventually? Indeed, I am doing a mistake intentionally,By deceiving myself mentally and spiritually,When death is a part of reality. How foolish can I be,For not accepting death as a part …