You know what you want and are constantly trying to pursue it, but somehow you never really seem to get anywhere. Why not? Many of us have a mindset that’s totally working against us! If we want success we need to understand our ideals of success. This week we look at how your productivity is … Read more
By Syed Ubaidullah Hussainy The Word “Arabic” in the Quran The word “Arabic” has been mentioned 23 times in the Holy Quran. Not only was it the language of the prophet and his community, classical Arabic was a language of great eloquence and simplicity, making it easy for the faithful to understand and ponder. Words … Read more
When you’re studying Arabic, do you often forget verbs? Definitions? Tenses? Studies suggest that looking up the answer right away is better than waiting. In fact, the longer you try to remember without looking it up, the less likely you’ll be to remember the answer later! So have all your learning resources near you so … Read more
Sleep aids learning in two very important ways: 1). When you get enough quality sleep, your mind focuses better and thus learns better. 2). While you’re sleeping your brain consolidates your memories; that is to say, organises them, files them away in the right places, and ties them down so they last a long time. … Read more
MAKE A PLAN To fail to plan is to plan to fail! Make yearly goals, monthly goals, weekly goals, and daily goals! If you think you don’t have any time to study, have a look at these examples: Daily goals—fifteen minutes of lesson time, including video viewing, study of text, and practice in speaking Arabic … Read more
Shireen Husain And those who associate others with Allah say, “If Allah had willed, we would not have worshiped anything other than Him, neither we nor our fathers, nor would we have forbidden anything through other than Him.” Thus did those do before them. So is there upon the messengers except [the duty of] clear … Read more
Allah calls Himself Al-‘Aleem— The All-Knowing, The Omniscient— on more than 150 occasions in the Quran. He is the One whose knowledge is complete and perfect. Al-‘Aleem knows the tiniest of details of all things hidden and manifest and He has recorded the properties of everything in a book that is with Him! The All-and-Ever-Knowing, … Read more
The more you do it, the more you’re elevated. It’s called “the secret of prayer” and “the seal of rukoo.” It’s the ultimate position of humility and glorification of your Lord. Engaged in it you’re closer to Him than in any other position. You can benefit from it even on many different occasions outside your … Read more