We set goals for our careers. We set goals for our personal lives and celebrate when these milestones are achieved. But when it comes to Ramadan, we never set goals. Just like this world, if you set goals for the hereafter, you’ll be able to succeed. You’ll be able to measure your success and you’ll […]
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Lessons from Surah Nisa
The status of women in Islam is often under the scanner. Do Muslim women face oppression? Are they mentioned in the Quran? Do they have rights? Well, the answers are in the pages of Suran Nisa. There are many lessons and Islamic laws from Surah Nisa we can learn from. Here’s summarizing a few. Women […]
Important manners in Islam
Salah, Quran, Fasting, and Hajj – Muslims throughout the world are familiar with these practices of Islam. But sadly, what they are not familiar with, are the adab or manners in Islam – those practiced by the Prophet (peace be upon him). The Prophet was a living example of the Quran. He led his entire […]
3 Lessons from Surah Aal-e-Imran
What is the first thing you do when you wake up? Grab your phone to scroll through social media? Well, you are missing out on something major – lessons from the Glorious Quran. Each chapter in the Quran carries enough wisdom to illuminate our lives and in turn, our hereafter. So does Surah Aal-e-Imran. Here […]
5 ways to boost your Imaan
As Muslims, our faith sees ups and downs, highs and lows and we begin to wonder why this is happening. Does Allah hate us? Did we fall into some major sin without even realizing it? The fact of the matter is that Allah DOES NOT hate us. His love for us does not diminish. However, […]
The dilemma of praying at work
How many of you manage to pray at work regularly without feeling awkward? I bet only a handful (if you’re living in countries with Non-Muslim majorities). As a Muslim, it is such a burden on the conscience to miss a prayer. Your heart is almost at the prayer mat but you are held back by […]
Alcohol has been tempting humankind since times immemorial. But visit a doctor and the first thing they will advise is to STOP consuming alcohol. Ever questioned or wondered why? Well, alcohol has a tad bit of good in it but it is intoxicating. It harms the liver and causes much more damage to the human […]
3 Lessons From Surah Baqarah
Surah Baqarah is the longest chapter of the Quran. Perhaps that is why it is full of wisdom and gems, commandments, stories and prayers that can change our lives for the better. If you reflect over it, you’ll learn lessons which give your life a purpose and a direction. We’ve handpicked a few gems from […]
4 Lessons from Surah Fatiha
When you start reading the Quran, you are welcomed by Surah Fatiha. Even your Salah is incomplete without the short, but powerful verses of this Surah. What is it about Surah Fatiha that makes it such an important part of your Salah. If you analyze and ponder over its verses, you’ll find that it has […]
Stories of the Prophets: Jesus
The story of Jesus or Eesa (a.s) is one where Muslims and Christians both converge and debate. It begins with his pious mother, Mariam, who dedicated her entire life towards Allah’s worship. Once while she was praying, an angel in the form of a man appeared before her. The angel informed her that she was […]