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Is it permissible to take out a student loan?

Taking out an interest-bearing loan is haram. Some might not consider this haram, but that is completely prohibited, because it is interest and Allah Almighty stated in the Quran, in Surat al Baqarah: Allah...

Envy = a lack of trust in Allah – Tarawih Reflections 21

Allah Almighty said: ‘And do not crave what Allah has given some of you over others.’ In this ayah of Surat an-Nisa, Allah is addressing the very common disease of hasad, envy. For...

Characteristics of the believers – Tarawih Reflections 1

We are lucky to be witnessing Ramadan and to be able to pray in a mosque where we have a roof above our heads. The people of Gaza have no place to pray; food...

What excuse will they give Allah?

In Surat Tawbah, Allah summarised the story of the Battle of Tabouk, which took place in the ninth year after the migration. The Prophet (peace be upon him) mobilised an army of 30,000 soldiers...

Utrujj Talks: Minimalism in May

The Muslim Minamalist – Finding peace in simplicity Are you overwhelmed by clutter in your home? Or perhaps lacking clear thinking space due to excess possessions? Then it’s time to consider the impact of...

Utrujj Talks: Understanding Neurodiversity

Our first talk in our series of Utrujj Talks is by expert Dr Saania Bhatti on Understanding Neurodiversity. Dr. Bhatti, a GP with a specialist role in mental health and neurodiversity,  demystifies neurodivergence and...

We can all be miracles

Surat al-Qalam was one of the earliest revelations to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him). Of course, it wasn’t the whole surah: as with most revelation, the surah was revealed a few verses...

Rulings around divorce

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him) described divorce as ‘the most hated of permissible acts' to Allah It’s disliked, but it’s still permissible: if you hit a dead end, you have...

Deal fairly with disbelievers

Be careful who you let in to your community Surat al-Mumtahinah is another Madani surah, all about who to take as your allies, and where to draw the line between the camp of the...

Lessons from Surat al-Hashr

Whatever is made haram in the authentic hadith of the Prophet (peace be upon him) is haram. Some people might say we do not see this prohibition in the Quran. If it is in...

Present your case to Allah

The story of Khawla bint Tha’laba Surat al-Mujadilah, which is a Madani surah with has an interesting story behind it. Khawla bint Tha’laba was a female Companion of the Prophet (peace be on him),...

He is with you wherever you are

Surat al-Hadid is another Madani surah with plenty of lessons. One of the most important verses is: ‘He is with you wherever you are, and sees whatever you do.’ This is a very...

The closest people to Allah on the Day of Judgement

In Surat ar-Rahman, Allah describes Jannah more than Hellfire. Although description of Hellfire do come up in some verses, the majority of surah is addressing the description of Jannah, and the favours which Allah...

How to be People of the Quran

The more you learn the Quran, the more Allah will open your heart and eyes to see the truth and implement it in your life. The barakah will envelop your family and your life....