by Ibrahim Rasool Knowing limits and balances and honoring them is key to following Islam. There are many demands in life that sometimes appear to be in conflict with each other. Nevertheless, one has to negotiate carefully with different needs and tread a middle path. One such balance to be maintained is acting on free … Read more
By Tabassum Mosleh بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Eating moderately is not only good for health, but also greatly stressed in Islam, and a sign of a true believer. Allah ﷻ says in the Quran (translation): O children of Adam . . . eat and drink, but be not excessive. Indeed, He likes not those who … Read more
By Tabassum Mosleh بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم When Muhammad ﷺ was made a prophet, he lived for about 13 years in his city, Makkah. During that time span, his people, the Qurayish, verbally and physically abused both him and those who believed in him, and only because they called to the worship of Allah alone … Read more
By Tabassum Mosleh بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم It causes us so much pain, disgust, anxiety, and tiredness every single month. It doesn’t let us pray or fast. It doesn’t let us play basketball. If it sometimes makes you cry, you’re not alone— you’re in the same boat as our mother Aisha (ra), because it made … Read more
by Raiiq Ridwan As Muslims it is pretty clear to us that our purpose in life is to worship Allah. At times it seems very difficult for us to constantly be in the obedience of Allah. Dare I say, at times we actually feel that Islam is a bit too much!! However, that is more … Read more
By Tabassum Mosleh بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Period– time for a break? We can’t deny that we view our periods as a monthly break from worship. During our eemaan lows, we may even look forward to the coming of a period. And why not? After all Allah did waive salah, fasting, tawaf, and so on … Read more
By Raiiq Ridwan With Laylatul Qadr arriving soon, it’s worth visiting the Surah that is dedicated to this night alone! Allah has not honoured any other night more than the Night of al-Qadr. So what is it that Allah says about this grand night? This is a short run-through the Surah with the aim that … Read more
“If only I had done that.” “If only she hadn’t done that.” “If not for her, you wouldn’t have this job!” How many times do we say “if only,” not realizing that we are saying something which isn’t appropriate in Islam? Whenever something you dislike happens or you fail to achieve something you attempted to … Read more
By Tabassum Mosleh بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم The Muslim world is in crisis. Everywhere you look you’ll find corruption, violence, and mass murders. In a situation like this, it is natural for Muslims who have a strong feelings to want to spread awareness of these crises. We want everyone to know the reality that we’re … Read more