by Ummay Qasim Learn Arabic, for indeed it increases honour. ~ Umar Ibn Khuttaab A chaste freshwater spring, Deep, sweet, fluent, and melodious, Where the language of paradise rings— Its history and future miraculous. Arabic, the divine language, in which Adam greeted angels, with God’s will, The language precious and rich— Arabic, scented with … Read more
And we will surely let them taste the nearer punishment short of the greater punishment that perhaps they will repent. [Quran, 32:21] When I look back to my past I’m astonished at how I changed entirely. I was a totally liberal-minded person, very far from religion. I had no concept of prayer or recitation of … Read more
Allah calls Himself Ar-Razzaaq— The Provider, The Bestower of Sustenance— on one occasion in the Quran. He is the One who creates all means of nourishment and provision. Ar-Razzaaq provides all of His slaves with sustenance no matter how many they are or how great their need! The Provider, The Supplier Razzaaq comes from the … Read more
The Lazy Road to Better Learning A good night’s sleep followed by a nutritious breakfast—both preceded by bismillah— will set you up for successful studies. Why? Sleep aids learning in two ways: 1). by ensuring good health and a good mood, and 2). by helping the brain to consolidate (order and strengthen) the memories it accumulated … Read more
Sometimes we have moments, or even months or years, in which we feel we’ve lost a part of ourselves. We used to be so motivated to do good deeds, remembering Him when we would go to sleep and wake up, but now we feel far away from our Lord. We wonder to ourselves: how can … Read more
Allah calls Himself Al-Wahhaab— The Giver of gifts, The Most Liberal Bestower— three times in the Quran. He is the All-Giver who bestows gifts, favors, and blessings upon the whole creation. Al-Wahhaab gives gifts constantly, generously, endlessly, and without expecting anything in return! The Great Giver, the One who constantly bestows Wahhaab comes from the … Read more
IMPROVE YOUR READING VOCABULARY by trying to read the Quran. Experts have found that we do much of our learning of words from the contexts in which we find these words. This is a natural human ability, a skill that enabled us to learn our mother tongues when we were still babies! Don’t worry if … Read more
by Warda Krimi The New Muslim Guide, by Fahd Salem Bahammam When I asked my father-in-law what I should do to progress in my deen, he said something I’ll never forget: “Read as much as you can, be patient with yourself, and facilitate your Islam.” Alhamdulillah, I’ve found a book that helps me do just … Read more
By Sana Ibrahim “Is Not Allah Sufficient for His Servant?” The word “trust” has a mammoth significance and boundless linkage with human nature mentally and spiritually. Trust is the basic essential of any beginning, and bonding is its natural outcome. The components of trust are love, affection, and patience. Trust in People and Things With … Read more