There are many verses in the Quran that talk about the spiritual heart and its importance. Allah says in Surat Az Zumar, فَوَيْلٌ لِلْقَاسِيَةِ قُلُوبُهُمْ مِنْ ذِكْرِ اللَّهِ “Then woe to those whose hearts have grown hard and unresponsive to the remembrance of Allah.” (Az-Zumar 39:22) ثُمَّ قَسَتْ قُلُوبُكُمْ مِنْ بَعْدِ ذَلِكَ فَهِيَ كَالْحِجَارَةِ أَوْ…
Preparing for Ramadan is one circle in a bigger chain of preparation. In reality, every day we prepare for tomorrow, and tomorrow is the hereafter. So whether it is Sha’ban, or Ramadan, or any other season, it is all part of a continuous journey of preparation. Let’s look at some narrations about how the Prophet…
The Prophet ﷺ warned us in the well known hadith to stay far away from seven destructive sins, which he called al mubiqaat, meaning sins that are ruinous and fatal, the kind that can flip a person’s life and destroy them in this world and the next. The seven destructive sins (al mubiqaat) «الشِّرْكُ بِاللهِ،…
Tarbiya (التربية) means nurturing and developing a person step by step. It is training the heart, mind, and behaviour. It is not only passing on information. It is building a human being: their iman, character, habits, and connection to Allah. One of the most powerful methods of tarbiya in Islam is encouragement. It is a…
Surat al-Kahf is a key surah with many lessons. It is the sunnah to recite it every Friday. We have reflected on different aspects of this surah on many occasions, but our focus here is on young people. The very first story in Surah al-Kahf is the story of young people, who retreated into the…
The character of the Prophet ﷺ was reflected in his behaviour every day – in the home, in the street, in the masjid, and with people of all types. His character was evident in how he spoke, how he listened, how he dealt with difficulty, how he showed kindness, and how he corrected without humiliating….
The greatest role model was undoubtedly the Prophet ﷺ. What was it about him that made his personality so warm and charismatic and at the same time, made him the greatest human being ever to have lived? What were the qualities he possessed that we can improve within ourselves? Check his qualities in yourself. Here…
A year has passed from our life and tomorrow might be Tomorrow – the Last Hour. یَـٰۤأَیُّهَا ٱلَّذِینَ ءَامَنُوا۟ ٱتَّقُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ وَلۡتَنظُرۡ نَفۡسࣱ مَّا قَدَّمَتۡ لِغَدࣲۖ وَٱتَّقُوا۟ ٱللَّهَۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ خَبِیرُۢ بِمَا تَعۡمَلُونَ O you who believe , be mindful of Allah, and let every soul look what it has put forth for tomorrow, and…
Orphan The Prophet ﷺ was born as an orphan, having lost his father before his birth. It is a consolation to orphans that despite the fact he had no father he went on to achieve greatness and achieve a lot. It shows that having no father should not hold you back. The definition of orphan…
Why people turn to astrologers Across cultures and societies, people most often consult astrologers at moments of anxiety and uncertainty. The most common trigger is marriage. Individuals worry about whether marriage is written for them, when it will happen, whether a particular person is a suitable match, or whether obstacles they face are signs of…
Islamic teachings on leadership and obedience, examining accountability, influence, and the burden of guiding or misguiding others.
Islam, certainty, and finding peace in faith Some Muslims today describe a feeling of anxiety around religious practice. This can show itself as constant self-doubt, repeated checking of rulings, fear that worship is invalid, or a feeling of being mentally trapped by religion. Religious practice seems heavy and exhausting. Yet this experience is not…
Many people wonder why we perform the rituals of Hajj in the way that we do. We know that they were prescribed by the Prophet ﷺ, and that our worship is to follow what he taught us, exactly as he taught it. At the same time, scholars throughout Islamic history have reflected on the deeper…
As we continue this journey through the main principles of Islam relating to halal earnings, we are still focusing on seeking the lawful, on its etiquettes, its conditions, and its finer details. Alhamdulillah, this topic sits at the heart of a believer’s life, and it touches every interaction, every transaction, and every choice that brings…
If you are licked by a dog, what are the rulings regarding cleaning the saliva? The Prophet ﷺ said: طَهُورُ إِنَاءِ أَحَدِكُمْ إِذَا وَلَغَ فِيهِ الْكَلْبُ أَنْ يُغْسَلَ سَبْعَ مَرَّاتٍ أُولَاهُنَّ بِالتُّرَابِ “The purification of the vessel of one of you when a dog licks it is to wash it seven times, the first of…