Aminah got her phone from the table and scrolled through her Facebook feeds, then she made a deep sigh “hmmmm”, yet again, her feed was filled with her friends’ achievements. She saw a picture of one of her old classmates who said to have currently relocated to Canada. Aminah had […]
The ability to hold on to one’s faith during troubled times is of immense benefit to a Muslim. The period of economic hardship is a trial for humanity .As Muslims, we have to patiently persevere and not indulge in that which is unlawful.
Parenting can be a very daunting task. The interesting part is kids don’t come with a life manual. So this is why parenting can be challenging if you don’t have the right support. As Muslims, it’s important to mention that every life challenge we’re facing in today’s world can be […]
In this contemporary world today, some Muslims find it difficult to control or strive against their own selves (Jihaad al-nafs) so that their heart will be free of jealousy towards their Muslim brothers. Amongst the disease of the heart is envy, desiring and wishing that a blessing that Allah has […]
As humans, our purpose of existence is to worship our Creator, and this is equally a test in which we will get feedback
The essence of piety, patience, and many other praise-worthy attributes that humans recognize as signs of modesty in any people is the hallmark of one man in Human history. From being called the “Father of faith” in Christianity to being named a “One-man nation” by Allah Himself, the excellence of […]
Humans are natural created with insatiable needs. As some feel the need to get richer, others wants peace of mind, happiness, or freedom from worries and anxiety. While all these are necessary for every human, it is not certain that everyone will attain the desired goals. What then is […]
One of the fundamental principles of faith [Eemaan] is al- Qadar which means, belief in the “Divine Decree, both good and bad.” The Messenger of Allah, ﷺ said: “If anything happens to you, do not say, ‘If only I had done such and such, then such and such would […]
Thinking Good about Allah, The Best Motivation Have you ever thought that your sins might not be forgiven by Allah? Or you belong to the category of people who don’t have confidence in their relationship with Allah? If your answer is yes, then you may be doing yourself more harm […]
The rise in unrest and insurgency in many parts of the world is on the increase every day. From suicide bombing to missiles and Covid-19 pandemic, the whole world has been thrown into turmoil. This has not only affected peoples’ standard of living and quality of lives negatively, but also […]
REMEMBRANCE OF ALLAH (DHIKRULLAH) Subhanallahi wa-bi’hamdihi; Subhanallah hil-adheem Ibn Taymiyyah wrote, “Remembrance of Allah is to the heart what water is to fish. What happens to a fish when it is taken out of water?” Imam Shams ad-Din ibn al-Qayyim wrote about nearly eighty benefits that come with the Remebrance […]
Seeking knowledge and applying it has been the bedrock of scholarship and leadership throug out Islamic history. All the prophets of Allah, the rightly guided caliphates and other leaders that came after them benefitted the ummah with their knowledge and practice of the Deen. However, like an elephant in […]
