One of the many beautiful things about Islam is the simplicity of our creed. In Surat Al-Ikhlas (the Chapter of Sincerity), Allah says: Say, “He is...
As we enter into the last week of Ramadan, many of us may simultaneously feel more energized and at peace because of the increased worship, and...
Much emphasis has been given on the importance of fasting on the day of ‘Arafah, but don’t forget, this was a day the Prophet Muhammad (upon...
“Watch out for the Haram Police!” It’s only half a joke – where even just recently the term “haram policing” applied to over-zealous masjid uncles and...
This article was written pre-COVID but is especially relevant this Ramadan I still remember the first time I heard of a women-only Tarawih congregation. I was...
He would frequently log into FaceBook and Twitter to mock faith and the believers, without comprehending the reality of what he was saying… It would bring...
It was all over the news. The earthquake had wiped out whole towns. The entire country was in shock. Upcoming festivals were cancelled and citywide donation...
Hadith: “Hasten to perform good deeds before seven events: Are you waiting for poverty that makes you forgetful? Or wealth that burdens you? Or a debilitating...
While discussing an emotionally-heavy issue, my therapist brought up the point that in life we can reach a point of acceptance in regards to our difficult...
The Quran tells the reader of the importance of gratitude in two ways. First, worship, which is the essence of the relationship between man and the...