By KN Gratwick Some of us excel in math, some in fine arts, and there is of course the rare talent who does both. Our interests...
As mentioned in a previous article, Sūrah al-Fātiḥah revolves around discussing the three basic principles of Islam. Namely, belief in Allah , following the Prophet ,...
We live in turbulent times— there’s no doubt about that. Yet in this era of confusion, we’re witnessing a moment of revival for Muslims when it...
Pilgrims are urged to get everything in writing. “Always get written terms and conditions as this details your contract with the travel company. Make sure your...
By Ethar Hamid I feel genuinely uncomfortable at the beginning and ending of every supplication. Ever since I was told that I should begin and end my...
قد يكون الصمت في موضع ما صمتٌ من إخلاص، ولكن يكون ذلك الصمت تكلّفا وتصنّعاً ونفاقاً عند آخروقد يكون الكلام في موضع ما دلالة على الرياء،...
Many years ago, during a trip to Florida, I happened to drive near a town named Windermere. I had heard that this was a place where...
As-salaamu alaykum, Many of us enter the masjid before the time of Iqama (establishment of prayer) – or at least, we should. :) But do we...
شَهْرُ بْنُ حَوْشَبٍ قَالَ: قُلْتُ لأُمِّ سَلَمَةَ يَا أُمَّ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ مَا كَانَ أَكْثَرُ دُعَاءِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِذَا كَانَ عِنْدَكِ قَالَتْ كَانَ...
In an authentic narration in Sahih Muslim, Prophet Muhammad said: ( مَنْ صَامَ رَمَضَانَ ثُمَّ أَتْبَعَهُ سِتًّا مِنْ شَوَّالٍ كَانَ كَصِيَامِ الدَّهْرِ ) “Whoever fasts Ramadan...