The following are ten blessed hadiths that serve as pearls of wisdom we can use to learn Islamic teachings and adopt them in our lives. 1- Leave what makes…
The Danger of Self-Love
“The worst trait is to be pleased with one’s self” – Hadith “شر الأمور الرضا عن النفس” – حديث شريف What is the meaning of this hadith? –…
Trust in Allah’s Plan for You
Why me? Why is my life like this? I wish my life was different! Does this sound like you? We all have moments like this from time to time where…
To Be Human is to Be Free
“Freedom is not officially assigned, nor is freedom given. It is just like a spring that erupts from the depths of the earth to impose itself. The spring, when it…
The Evil Eye and Hasad in Islam: An Analysis
One day, Safia baked and decorated a beautiful cake for her sister’s engagement party. She was proud of how her cake turned out and wanted to share this moment with…
We are Muslims and We Do Not Celebrate Halloween
Spider webs. Ghosts. Skeletons. Graves. Blood. Devils. Death. Even without a religious reason, what is there to like about Halloween? Every year, at the end of October, many Muslim families…
Exploring Duaa 48 of Sahifah Al-Sajjadiya: On Eid Al-Adha and on Friday
Duaa of Imam Al-Sajjad on the Day of Sacrifice (Al-Adha) and on Friday Duaa 48 of the blessed Sahifah Al-Sajjadiya is called The supplication of Imam Zayn Al-Abideen on the…
Oneness and Slavehood: how Hajj symbolises the ideal relationship between Allah and humankind
Every human soul, before entering this world, witnessed and testified the most fundamental of all truths – that Allah is the One and Only Lord: “[Allah asked], ‘Am I not…
The transformation of Hajj: Reflections on Ihram
Due to the natural course of life, everything in this universe undergoes constant changes. A human being changes from baby to child to adult, the seasons transform from spring, summer,…
The Significance of the First Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah
Dhul Hijjah is the final month of the twelve months in Islamic calendar. The meaning of dhul Hijjah is the month of pilgrimage. The rites of pilgrimage to be performed…