by Abda Begum A mother cooks, cleans, and looks after the family. Yes, she is there for you in your times of need, hardship, and happiness. How reassuring it is to come home see her there, the food cooked and the house is cleaned! But what actually is this role of a mother? Why does … Read more
Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect, someone once said; It means you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections. That’s right; being content is a choice you can make— one of the best choices you will ever make. In this week’s Jumuah Special you’ll find five reasons to be happy even if things aren’t perfect … Read more
Allah calls Himself Al-Qayyoom— The Sustainer, The Self-Subsisting— on three occasions in the Quran. Al-Qayyoom is the One who is self-existing while every being exists through Him and because of Him. He is completely free of any dependence on anything else, while the whole creation depends entirely on Him! The Self-Existing, The All-Sustaining Qayyoom comes … Read more
Allah calls Himself Al-Hayy— The Ever-Living— on five occasions in the Quran. Al-Hayy is the One who is everlasting and undying, the One from whom all life arises. Al-Hayy is the One who was, is, and will always be alive! The Everlasting, The Living Hayy comes from the root haa-yaa-yaa, which points to four main … Read more
Allah calls Himself Al-Muhyee—The Giver of Life— on two occasions in the Quran. Al-Muhyee is the One who created life and decides what will be brought to life. He is the only One who can bring something to life, including the spiritual life to the hearts! The Bestower of Life, The Reviver Muhyee comes from the … Read more
Ms. A. Samshath Consumerism is at its peak. On one side there’s so much of poverty that even basic amenities are not available to some. On the other side there’s excess of everything. People get fed up with eating the same kind of food so they go to different restaurants. Many shop until they drop … Read more
by Abir Dhib First, a confession: I was raised in a religious Muslim family, but, unaware of this blessing, for most of my life I didn’t practice Islam. As a girl, the most controversial topic in Islam for me was the hijab. I remember always saying that the hijab was at best optional and at … Read more
Guess what? There are no white lies in Islam! This is one of the beautiful traits of Allah’s guidelines. As-sidq (truthfulness) is a command of Allah ‘azza wajal; it’s an essential part of faith, a must-have quality for all the prophets (peace be upon them), and is mentioned in 100 places in the Quran! In … Read more
Making use of your imagination for learning Quran not only helps you remember better, it deepens your understanding. Here are a few ways to use your imagination for learning: In your mind, picture what you’re reading Use your own creative gift, whether it be drawing, writing, acting, etc., to respond to what you’ve read in … Read more