But I Don’t Want to Be Deceived! ‘’I have to read the Bible for my courses in English literature,’’ Tariq remarked, pointing out quickly, ‘’But I only read what my courses require, and no more!’’ “But there’s so much interesting stuff in the Bible!’’ I exclaimed. ‘’It’s full of history, wisdom, poetry, and details of … Read more
Do you know that Allah azza wa jall likes sneezing but dislikes yawning? As a Muslim you can even gain rewards by sneezing! It was narrated from Saeed from his father, that Abu Hurairah radiyallahu ‘anhu said: Allah’s Messenger salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said, ‘Allah likes sneezing, and He dislikes yawning, so if one of … Read more
Dear Extremist: We’re guessing that the series of choices you made to get to where you are now were based on ignorance of the Quran. Why? Because what you’re doing, despite all your arguments, is contrary to Quranic teachings. We can help. But first, let’s have a look at a few points. Your life is … Read more
By Warda Krimi FAQ: Can you please show me some references from hadith or the Quran that show that it’s fine to collect payments to support one’s teaching of the Quran? Why would anyone ask such a question? Isn’t the answer obvious? Did Angel Jibriel charge a fee to Prophet Mohamed (saws)? Did the prophet … Read more
By Umm Abdullah It may sound like ingratitude, but the clouds of frustration had hovered over me long enough to make me really appreciate the beams of sunlight that finally penetrated through them. Why All the Discontent? It wasn’t as if my husband was a bad person, or that Allah didn’t bless me with children, … Read more
By Tabassum Mosleh Allah Ta’ala has given us direct access to call Him, 24/7. In fact, making duas constantly increases our eemaan and makes us better human beings. But still we ask others to make dua for us— for instance those who are going for Hajj, or those whom we think are knowledgeable and pious. … Read more
By Tabassum Mosleh Those experiencing after-divorce setbacks will find true tranquility only in the Quran, and not just in the ayat on divorce. But for now let’s look at an ayah specific to this subject. Allah (swt) says: But if they separate [by divorce], Allah will enrich each [of them] from His abundance. And ever … Read more
Suppose you want to borrow money from a friend. Would you go to the house, knock on the door, and ask for money? Or would you greet him, inquire about his well-being, and then ask? Similarly, you’re missing out on a beautiful sunnah if you dive right into your dua’. When it comes to supplicating, … Read more
Define Success What is true success? Getting a degree? Getting a good job? Will buying a splendid mansion count as success? If so, why are there so many suicides among the “successful?” The whole world and its comforts which we term signs of “success” were created as mere tools for pursuing true success. The only … Read more