“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…
What is a Lunar Eclipse?
Tonight on May 26, between 7:45pm and 10:52pm, the moon will move into earth’s shadow, creating a total lunar eclipse. People all over Australia will be able to see it….
The Battle of Badr: A Divine Victory
“The lesson which the Muslims should learn from the battle of Badr, is to have faith and confidence in Allah (swt) and in themselves, and be always sure that Allah…
Salat Al-Layl Challenge 1442/2021
﷽ Salat al-Layl (the Night Prayer) is a highly regarded voluntary prayer in Islam, with numerous references in both the Qur’an and hadith emphasising the immeasurable ajr (reward) that a…
Are You a True Servant of Allah? Lessons from the Qur’an
Islam, being a complete and perfect way of life, seeks to shape the human being into the best possible form that benefits not only them as individuals, but society at…
Food Waste: The Biggest Pandemic (+ Tips on Eating Out)
Roughly one third of the food produced in the world for human consumption every year – approximately 1.3 billion tons – gets lost or wasted. [1] Now that some of…
Video: Self love: is it Islamic?
Self love has gained immense popularity in recent time, but have we stopped to think about what it really means, and importantly, if it is compatible with Islam? Watch this…
10 Things Prophet Muhammad Wants You to Know
It is the time of year where millions of Muslims around the world are celebrating and commemorating the grand anniversary of the birth of the Holy Prophet of Islam and…