by Ali Naqash We all seem to have an image of what a God-fearing and religious person looks like. Our image may have been shaped by direct experience with people we consider pious. At other times our ideas are based on our reading or video viewing. Concepts aside, the reality is that there are, have … Read more
Integrated Knowledge Research shows that when you look at a subject from different angles, examine different aspects of it, and make it a part of your life, it’s much easier to remember and to integrate new knowledge about the subject. So don’t just memorise— see, hear, speak, and experience the Quran in any and all … Read more
To fail to plan is to plan to fail. So make a plan for your Quran studies! Be Realistic If you have a lot of extra time on your hands, lucky you! You’ll be able to whizz through your lesson plan and start reading the Quran within the next year, in shaa Allah! Your daily … Read more
Allah calls Himself Al-Fattaah— The Opener, The Revealer— on one occasion in the Quran. He is the One who opens all doors of blessing for His slaves. Al-Fattaah judges what shall be opened from opening hearts, clarifying visions and opening doors to sustenance to conquering cities and revealing knowledge! The Judge of All That is … Read more
By Yasir Qadhi They are clothing for you and you are clothing for them. Allah knows that you used to deceive yourselves, so He accepted your repentance and forgave you. So now, have relations with them and seek that which Allah has decreed for you. [from Quran, 2:187] I’ll never forget the first embarrassingly explicit … Read more
The doctor broke the news: “Another miscarriage.” “I will leave you forever — you are a barren woman,” said Imran. “But is it my fault?” I sobbed. Early Life Married happily at the age of 18, I felt myself a very lucky girl. My husband had a good business, and being an only child I … Read more
Ibrahim Rasool The Quran has a liberating effect on the human mind. It relieves us from social pressures, superstitions, and baseless fears. In the past people felt compelled to fear and worship countless useless things, and the primary objective of the Quran was to give humanity a clear platform for thinking. The Quran heralded change; … Read more
Let’s say you want to learn the meaning of the word imaan. You probably saw this word a lot before you learned its meaning, so the first step is already done! Next you need to memorise the definition of the word. But that’s not enough in itself; try coming up with examples, such as from … Read more