By Farhat Zafar There was once a time when people literally travelled thousands of kilometers in quest of knowledge. At present knowledge is available at our fingertips, in the comfort of our homes, at our convenience— yet we fail to grasp it. Let’s take a look at the Sahabas who always demonstrated the utmost level … Read more
Allah calls Himself As-Samee’— The Hearing, The Ever-Listening— on 45 occasions in the Quran. He is the One whose hearing and attention comprehends everything. As-Samee’ hears every word, thought, and secret, and He listens to every voice. As-Samee’ listens and pays attention to everything, perfectly, eternally, and without any limits! The All-Hearing, The Ever-Listening Samee’ … Read more
by Umme Muhammad Nadia was perplexed; her students, once understanding, patient, and kind, had suddenly become violent and angry, holding grudges and complaining about each other. Nadia tried to counsel them but to no avail. A Plan One day she asked them to bring a paper and told them that every time they had a … Read more
What will save us on the Day of Judgement? Are we favored based on our race or color? No. Then what is it? It is the place in our body which Allaah subhanahu wa ta’alaa made the location of the most valuable possession of a human being: emaan (faith). It is your heart. What favours … Read more
Here’s what the latest research says are the learning techniques that actually work: 1. Mixing up different kinds of problems instead of studying them in blocks(Example: Study verbs, nouns, and prepositions in the same study session.) 2. Testing yourself: with every lesson, develop short quizzes to test what you just learned, and keep using these … Read more
by Munira Idrees Indeed, the best speech is the speech of Allah (swt), and the best guidance is the guidance of Muhammad (saw). Allah (swt) informs us in the Quran: And you become [of] three kinds [i.e. separate groups]. [Quran, 56:7] For Muslims it is common knowledge that faith in the akhirah (eternal life after … Read more
By Marie Matney O you who have believed, remember Allah with much remembrance. [Quran, 33:41] Sometimes life rushes past us so quickly that we’re pulled further from Allah (swt) every day. Have you ever felt as if you were standing on the edge of the deepest abyss in the ocean and everyone and everything you … Read more