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Mariam is of Middle Eastern origin, raised in North America, not quite settling in one specific place. After living up in the North of North America, she has shifted continents and currently residing in a rapidly flourishing, historical city located in the desert of Arabia. She is a recent graduate of the American Open University, with a Bachelors in Islamic Studies. She believes that regardless of where a person is, writing is a tool to reach out and express that which inspires, touches and affects them. So she writes; perhaps that which inspires her will be a source of good for at least one other person.

MM Treasures: Amid the Tents of Mina, the Dua of a Mother

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Hajj is an arduous journey, a journey of jihad for the females of this Ummah, that takes us far from home, with only a ceiling of cloth separating us from the sky, and a bed that is not the most comfortable. Considering all of these hardships, you would have thought that this elderly lady would put aside all worries or thoughts and try to fit in some rest. Read More »

Ask Allah Alone, The One Who Provides for the Young Crow

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It is related that when Prophet Dawud ('alayhi'l-salam) supplicated, he would say, "Oh Allah, the One who provides sustenance for baby crow in it's nest...." Read More »

Bring Your Heart to Life With Qurʾān | Words of Advice from Sh. Saleh Al-Meghamsi

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For all who seek a tranquil heart, a few words of advice from our respected Shaykh Saleh Al-Meghamsi. Read More »

To All Those who Write on the Internet, A Reminder | Shaykh Saleh Al-Meghamsi

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The following is a translation of the valuable words of advice by our respected Shaykh Saleh Al-Meghamsi for those who write on the internet. Read More »

Riyadh as-Saliheen Series – Hadith 4: Repentance

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Chapter 2 – Ḥadīth 15: Repentance وعن أبي حمزةَ أنسِ بنِ مالكٍ الأنصاريِّ – خادِمِ رسولِ الله – قَالَ : قَالَ رَسُولُ الله : « للهُ أفْرَحُ بِتَوْبَةِ عَبْدِهِ مِنْ أَحَدِكُمْ سَقَطَ عَلَى بَعِيرهِ وقد أضلَّهُ في أرضٍ فَلاةٍ » . مُتَّفَقٌ عليه .وفي رواية لمُسْلمٍ : « للهُ أَشَدُّ ... Read More »

Lessons in Staying Behind – Part 7: To Bring Joy to Another Muslim

It is narrated in the hadith; "The most beloved of people according to Allah is he who brings most benefit, and the most beloved of deeds according to Allah the Mighty, the Magnificent, is that you bring happiness to a fellow Muslim..." Read More »

World’s Largest Women’s University Opens in Saudi Arabia

Covering an area of over 8 million square meters, built for a capacity of 50,000 students, 15 colleges, a 700 bed university hospital. All built in just 2 and half years; for women. More precisely, for the women of a Muslim country. Unfortunately, the opening of Princess Noura bint Abdulrahman ... Read More »

Riyadh as-Saliheen Series – Hadith 3: Intention and Deeds

"Verily, Allah has ordered that the good and the bad deeds be written down. Then He explained it clearly how (to write): He who intends to do a good deed but he does not do it, then Allah records it for him as a full good deed, but if he carries out his intention, then Allah the Exalted, writes it down for him as from ten to seven hundred folds, and even more. But if he intends to do an evil act and has not done it, then Allah writes it down with Him as a full good deed, but if he intends it and has done it, Allah writes it down as one bad deed." Read More »

Sunday Open Thread | Love your Prophet, Revive his Sunnah

"Whoever revives a Sunnah from my Sunnah and the people practice it, will have the same reward of those who practice it without their reward diminishing." Read More »

In Troubling Times, Appreciating Security

The thought of living in fear, even for a short while, is itself fearful. But we can only appreciate security through reminding one another of the greatness of such a blessing, one of the greatest after the blessing of Islam. It is, perhaps, one of those blessings that we fail to rightfully acknowledge until some of it is taken away. Hence, in times of turmoil, it is upon us to look around and reflect over the state of those who’ve lost some of the safety they previously enjoyed. It is through such reflection that we increase in gratitude, whilst racing to take advantage of today before a change in state overcomes us. Read More »