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Do I have to stop eating when I hear the adhan at Suhoor?
If you are eating when you hear the adhan or the time for suhoor has ended, finish what you have in your mouth. Abu Huraira reported that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him)...
Umm Hana
Umm Hana has been studying with Shaykh Haytham Tamim since 2013 when she was inspired by the irresistible combination of spirituality and common sense, and desire to promote social justice, peace, harmony and tolerance.
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Limited reward vs Unlimited reward. Maximising the reward for charity
Making your charity count. Forever. Allah Almighty reminds us repeatedly, that ‘whatever you spend is for your own good.’ It is up to us. The choice is clear cut. Do we want the reward of...
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9 Tips on the Art of Giving
The Etiquette of Giving Once we overcome our hesitation in giving and open our wallets, we find ourselves at the next hurdle. In ten ayahs of Surah Baqarah below, Allah Almighty details the pitfalls of...
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How to acquire wisdom
How can I get hikmah? He grants hikmah to whom He pleases, and he, to whom hikmah is granted, is indeed granted abundant good. But none remember (will receive admonition) except men of understanding. (2:269)...
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The Paradox of Giving
The Paradox of Giving The High Return Investment Strategy The likeness of those who spend their wealth in the Way of Allah is as the likeness of a grain; it grows seven...
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The Law of Ilā’ Explained
The Islamic Law of Ilā’ Those who swear that they will not go in to their wives should wait four months; so if they go back, then Allah is surely Forgiving, Merciful. (226) And if they...
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Debts and Contracts in Islam
Debts – The Nitty Gritty How is it is relevant to us today? Why did Allah Almighty reveal the longest ayah of the Qur’an about debt? Simply, money concerns us all. All our dealings have financial repercussions....
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The Low Down on Borrowing and Lending
THE LOW DOWN ON BORROWING AND LENDING What Everyone Should Know A loan is a loss on paper. The lender has no access to that money until it is repaid. Yet there are times...
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Top Tips for Boosting your Du’a
How to Increase the Chances of Your Du’a Being Answered Thereupon, Zakariyya prayed to his Lord. He said: ‘O my Lord, grant me from Your own (power) a goodly progeny. Verily, You are the One...
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The Du’as that Allah is Quick to Answer
Who are the Closest to Allah? Gifts from the Unseen to those Allah Loves So, her Lord accepted her, a good acceptance, and made her grow, a good growth, and made Zakariyya her...
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The Power of Du’a: Keep Asking. Allah Can Answer Any Du’a
Praying for the Impossible Why We Should Never Give Up Hope. Remember when Imran’s wife said: ‘O my Lord, I have vowed that what is in my womb will be devoted exclusively for You. So, accept...
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The 3 Emotions that Constitute a Healthy Relationship with Allah
LOVE – HOPE – FEAR The formula to build a connection and healthy and balanced relationship with Allah Almighty is Love, Hope and Fear. All three components are required to grow spiritually. Fear There are...
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(2:134) What Have YOU Earned? How one generation impacts another
Keeping Track of Yourself Are we accountable for others’ mistakes? What have we earned? And what have we got to pass on? That was a nation which has passed on. It will have [the consequence...
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(2:130-133) Sin, Submission and Succession
What Prevents Us from Submitting? And who would be averse to the religion of Abraham except one who makes a fool of himself. And We had chosen him in this world, and indeed he, in...
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(2:125-9) Inspirational Leaders in Islam
Lessons from Ibrahim (peace be on him) And when We made the House a place of return for the people and security. And take, , from the standing place of...