Core beliefs, tawhid, and reflections on how faith shapes everyday life.
This beautiful dua (supplication) is highly recommended to be recited at the end of the Holy month of Ramadan. It’s meanings are filled with praise of Allah (swt), seeking His pardon and the best mindset to have towards completing Ramadan and reaching Eid. Try to read this at least once and try to experience the … Read more
Traditionally, Muslims envision Eid as a time of fun and entertainment. Some people are not aware of the real meaning of Eid so they do not perform the Eid prayer or any act of worship on Eid day. This article explains the meaning of Eid from the Islamic point of view, by answering three important … Read more
The blessed first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are almost here, and on this occasion we invite you to take part in the Ihram Challenge During the rituals of Hajj, pilgrims are required to enter a sacred state called “Ihram” which is designed to distance us from this worldly, material life and remind us of … Read more
وَأَنْتَ غايَةُ مَطْلُوبِي وَمُنايَ، فِي مُنْقَلَبِي وَمَثْوايَ Oh Allah, you are the goal behind everything I do When you think about your goals or what you want to achieve in the coming years, what do you think of? We all have personal goals, career goals etc., and that is natural. However our overarching goal which … Read more
“أَحَبُّ النَّاسِ إِلىَ اللَّهِ أَنفَعُهُم لِلنَّاسِ.” -رسول الله “The most beloved of people to Allah are those who benefit people the most.” – Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) Islam is the most beautiful religion. Fundamentally, it asks the human being to worship the one and only God, Allah, and to please Him. The things that please Him, … Read more
In these holy nights, we are often told to pray intensely for all our worldly needs. But what we sometimes forget is to be truly thankful to Allah (swt). The reality is, we owe absolutely everything to Allah (swt), His Mercy, His perfect design of the universe and His intricate creation of each and every … Read more
“[The reward for] praying on time is the equivalent of a camel, and [the reward for praying] at the end of its time is the equivalent of a bird” – Prophet Muhammad (“الصلاة في أوّلها جزور وآخرها عصفور”) To everything there is assigned a value, and as Muslims, we seek the things that are of … Read more
“Science would be insignificant and on the whole meaningless if the world was deprived of order.” “Through science, we can get to know Allah since science is but an understanding of causes, effects, of relations and natural forces, and knowing nature is one of the most important means to know Allah.” “We must remember that … Read more
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 you suspicious and take what doesn’t make you suspicious “دع ما يريبك الى ما لا يريبك” This hadith teaches us that whenever we are in doubt … Read more
“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? – Being content with oneself and being self-absorbed is an illness as it brings about the egocentric self and makes the individual believe they are greater than they … Read more
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 we feel dissatisfied with our lives. We become discontent with what we have, and we compare to the lives of other people and wish we … Read more
“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 erupts, does not ask for the opinion of anyone, and does not accept any opposition from a fertile or dry land. The spring gives because … Read more