Palestine: The Holy Land
Slides showing the history of the Holy Land, from ancient times until present time. Which prophets lived there? Which empires conquered it? Simple and clear visuals with a timeline and quiz.
All oppression has an expiry date
In the Quran Allah Almighty says that Firaun arrogantly set himself up as the supreme authority and shrewdly divided the people into factions and ordered the killing of their sons with a ruthless disregard for life. إِنَّ فِرعَونَ عَلا فِى الأَرضِ وَجَعَلَ أَهلَها شِيَعًا يَستَضعِفُ طائِفَةً مِنهُم يُذَبِّحُ أَبناءَهُم وَيَستَحيۦ نِساءَهُم ۚ إِنَّهُ كانَ مِنَ…
Palestine: we feel your pain
The conflict in Palestine has caused much distress and concern, with many people suffering for nearly years. As Muslims, it’s natural for us to feel heartbroken when we witness such suffering, but we can take solace from the Quran. At the core of every believer is feeling the pain and suffering for others. Many of…
Shifting from passive observer to active reformer
In the midst of the atrocities taking place in Gaza and the subsequent shock and pain we are experiencing at a human level, I tried to look back to the verses of the Quran and the Prophetic Sunnah to seek guidance and clarity on understanding this catastrophic situation and the lessons we can take to…
7 ingredients for victory from the Quran
وَلَقَدۡ سَبَقَتۡ كَلِمَتُنَا لِعِبَادِنَا ٱلۡمُرۡسَلِینَ إِنَّهُمۡ لَهُمُ ٱلۡمَنصُورُونَ وَإِنَّ جُندَنَا لَهُمُ ٱلۡغَـٰلِبُونَ And Our Word has already come to pass in favour of Our servants, the messengers (that) they are the ones who will be victorious, and verily it is Our forces (of chosen servants) that prevails. [As-Saffat:171-173] In these verses of Surat As-Saffat, Allah…
Knowing Allah through His Beautiful Names: Al Latif
Every name of Allah has its own unique reflection and divine light. The name Al Latif has been mentioned in the Quran seven times. It has been translated variously as Benevolent, The Kind One and The Subtle One depending on the context. In Surat al Anam, Allah says: لَّا تُدْرِكُهُ ٱلْأَبْصَـٰرُ وَهُوَ يُدْرِكُ ٱلْأَبْصَـٰرَ ۖ…
Knowing Allah through His Beautiful Names: Al Jabbar
The mender of hearts The name Al-Jabbar has different meanings in Arabic. The Irresistible, The Restorer, The Mender. It means the One who mends weakness. Jabbara in Arabic, and Jabara yajburu, is to mend the weakness or broken hearts. Al Jabbar is the One who mends hearts, strengthens the broken, enriches the poor and makes…
Optimism in the midst of adversity
The Battle of the Trench (Ghazwat Al-Ahzab) took place five years after the migration of the believers to Madinah. It was one of the significant military campaigns in early Islamic history. An army ten thousand strong came to attack the believers who were just three thousand. The battle lasted for about thirty-three days, during which…
Zakat for kids
Colourful and simply explained, Samia Ahmed’s PowerPoint explaining what zakat is all about! For kids 8+
How to deal with injustice
In Surat Ibrahim Allah Almighty says: وَلَا تَحۡسَبَنَّ ٱللَّهَ غَـٰفِلًا عَمَّا یَعۡمَلُ ٱلظَّـٰلِمُونَۚ إِنَّمَا یُؤَخِّرُهُمۡ لِیَوۡمࣲ تَشۡخَصُ فِیهِ ٱلۡأَبۡصَـٰرُ Never think that Allah is unaware of what the wrongdoers are doing. He is but giving them respite up to a day when the eyes shall remain upraised (in terror). [Ibrahim:42] In this verse, Allah is…
Peace does not come with violence and peace does not come without dignity
The distressing situation in Palestine is a cause of deep pain for Muslims all over the world. Nu’man bin Bashir (may Allah be pleased with them) reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: مثل المؤمنين في توادهم وتراحمهم وتعاطفهم، مثل الجسد إذا اشتكى منه عضو تداعى له سائر الجسد بالسهر والحمى” ((متفق عليه)) …
Reciting the Dua al Qunut in times of calamity
What is the dua al qunut? The dua al qunut is a supplication made standing. It is recited during Fajr prayer in the Shafi madhab, and during the witr prayer in the Hanafi method. In addition, it can be prayed if a calamity befalls the Ummah, particularly when atrocities are committed against Muslims or disasters….
Why connect with Allah at a young age?
Girls Age 11+ Why is it important to focus on our relationship/connection with Allah Almighty as we grow up? To *recognise* His blessings and give thanks: Allah is Our Creator and Sustainer The first reason why anyone should connect with Allah is because He is Our Creator! He is our Rabb (Caretaker, Nourisher, Sustainer). In…
The synergy between Minimalism and Islam
“Simplifying Life: The Minimalist Path in Islam” A deceased wise relative once said, “Only buy what you need and then visit a shop, do not got go to the shops and create a need.” The synergy between Minimalism and Islam is a profound one, offering a path to simplicity and contentment in a world often…
Friendships and the company we keep (part 3)
A beautiful friendship: Abu Bakr Siddique (may Allah be pleased with him) and the Prophet (peace be upon him) The image that comes to mind when I think of a friendship based on love, loyalty and goodness, where love of Allah Almighty is the core and source that binds it, is the story of Abu…