How well do you know yourself? Critical thinking and introspection vs deflecting blame

How well do you know yourself? Critical thinking and introspection vs deflecting blame

ByAyesha Khan

The reality is that we are all human. We all have shortcomings. And so do others. Allah tests us through one another. How we deal with each other, live with one another, tolerate one another, forgive, respond and grow together. But if we flip that, others are being tested by us. Just as much as they are testing us, we are testing their patience. We are the ones provoking them, annoying them and perhaps boring them.

How do you deal with waswasa and OCD in worship?
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How do you deal with waswasa and OCD in worship?

ByAyesha Khan

Many people experience passing doubts in worship. A person may wonder whether their wudu is still valid, whether they pronounced a letter correctly in al-Fatihah, whether they made a mistake in salah, or whether they chose the correct scholarly opinion. For most people, the doubt comes and goes. They continue and move on. For some…

ADHD and Islam

ADHD and Islam

ByAyesha Khan

In recent years, ADHD has become much more widely discussed. For some people, this has brought relief. They finally have language for struggles they have carried for years. For others, the term is used so casually online that it can feel as though every distraction, bad habit, or lack of discipline is now being called…

Spiritual narcissism and Islam
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Spiritual narcissism and Islam

ByAyesha Khan

When religion becomes a tool for ego, control, and self-glorification Religion is meant to soften the heart. It should humble the soul and draw a person closer to Allah Almighty. True spirituality increases sincerity, mercy, self-awareness. It instills khawf (a deep awareness of standing before Allah). The more a person truly knows Allah, the more…

Narcissism and Islam

Narcissism and Islam

ByAyesha Khan

The word “narcissist” is now used so casually that it has almost lost meaning. It is easy to label someone who is rude, selfish, arrogant or bossy a narcissist. But that is not right. Islam repeatedly stresses the importance of fairness and precision. So, Muslims should not casually diagnose people or reduce every difficult relationship to…

Being used in Allah’s service without being replaced

Being used in Allah’s service without being replaced

ByAyesha Khan

Allah does not need His creation. His religion is established, His decree unfolds, and His command prevails whether people respond or turn away. Yet from His mercy, Allah chooses certain individuals and allows them to be part of His service. This is not a right that one earns, but an honour that one is granted….

The Day of Resurrection – A Sneak Preview
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The Day of Resurrection – A Sneak Preview

ByAyesha Khan

Journey through the events of the Last Day as vividly described in the Qur’an and authentic Sunnah. This booklet brings to life every stage, from the blowing of the Trumpet to the gathering of humanity, the weighing of deeds, and the crossing of the Sirat. Written in accessible language, with authentic references, and powerful imagery,…

The psychology of blame in the Quran
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The psychology of blame in the Quran

ByAyesha Khan

Blame in the Quran 1. Refusal to take responsibility In the Quran, we see that blame is used frequently by disbelievers to avoid taking responsibility. They blame their refusal to believe on the fact that the Messenger (peace be upon him) was human, rather than an angel. وَقَالُواْ مَالِ هَٰذَا ٱلرَّسُولِ يَأۡكُلُ ٱلطَّعَامَ وَيَمۡشِي فِي…

Trapped in false narratives

Trapped in false narratives

ByAyesha Khan

As the media continues to distort reality feeding false narratives upon false narratives, and megalomaniacal despots continue to lie brazenly, eliciting the truth is not always straightforward. At an interpersonal level, as Shaytan comes back post-Ramadan, conflicts resume between individuals, family members, friends. Inflamed by a distorted recollection of an exchange, false narratives take root…

Ramadan in Spring- a time for renewal and growth
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Ramadan in Spring- a time for renewal and growth

ByAyesha Khan

This year Ramadan has fallen in spring. The shoots are peeping out of the ground and the blossoms are unfurling on the trees. In his poem Rising Five, Norman Nicholson said: Around him in the field, the cells of springBubbled and doubled; buds unbuttoned; shootAnd stem shook out the creases from their frills,And every tree…