بسم الله الزحمن الزحيم When beginning to learn how to read the Quran, it can seem very difficult. You seem to reap little result from much effort. It’s no wonder that some of us find it so difficult that we begin to procrastinate, or even give it up totally. When the tiredness is gone, we … Read more
by Raiiq Ridwan Allah talks in the most glowing of terms about all of His prophets, peace be upon them all. However, there is a certain way that Allah mentions our prophet, peace be upon him. He is mentioned in a way that is different from all else, in spite of his name only being … Read more
Islam intends to guide humanity towards perfection and wellbeing. God’s guidance is the driving force behind every development. Any growth depends on Him. A tree or a man or an idea grows and matures only in His light. A beast can protect and rear its offspring in a dangerous jungle only with His guidance. Life … Read more
by Raiiq Ridwan Among the most wonderful deeds that a person can do in this world for their benefit here and hereafter is the work of dawah- calling others to Allah. After all, it is among the most beloved deeds of Allah. And how can it not be among the most beloved deeds to Allah, … Read more
By S. Raza Balkhi and K. Balkhi (This article forms part II of the Series: 90 Years in This World. See the first part of this series here.) We know that our worldly existence is transitory, at most a century. We know that we will die leaving our assets behind. Yet still, our minds make … Read more
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Another blessed month of Ramadan is on her way towards showering us with countless graces. Although two months may seem a long time away, it will be very beneficial if we start preparing for it from now. Don’t we become busy preparing for a wedding ceremony months previously? Then why not … Read more
by Raiiq Ridwan Among the most interesting Surahs of the Quran is Surah al-Hadeed, the 57th Surah of the Quran. What I find very interesting about it is how Allah talks about Himself, His names, and His attributes as if He is introducing Himself. That is understandable if it was a Surah that was aimed … Read more
by Raiiq Ridwan Imam Ibn al-Jawzi mentions that a believer sees the signs of Allah in everything that he witnesses. So, for example, when one sees the break of dawn and sunrise, he or she may think of how at the end of darkness there is always light, and similarly at the end of hardship … Read more
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim, Anyone who has ever felt blue for more than two weeks knows how difficult it is to bring oneself to do anything at all, let alone study, during these times of trial. In fact, it turns into a vicious cycle – the more you push yourself to study, the more you are … Read more