Turn the tap on and watch the water fall in one sheet of infinite glamour. Do you see the sparkling light woven into its flow? Do you feel its peaceful coolness and hear the flow of its unified motion? Remember that science lesson at school, when you learned about the structure of atoms? Together atoms … Read more
Allah calls Himself Al-Ghaffaar— The All-and-Oft-Forgiving— on five occasions in the Quran. He is the One who forgives and covers us time and time again. Al-Ghaffaar is the One Who forgives our sins, veils our shortcomings, and protects us from the effects of our mistakes in this life and the next so we can go … Read more
Allah ‘azza wajal made it so easy for your tongue to move— it moves more than your limbs! If your words are good, you can earn rewards. But you can also utter words that make you lose the reward of your previous good deeds. Imam al-Ghazali said: The tongue is a great endowment from Allah; … Read more
Marathon Studying Won’t Help You Remember Marathon studying, binge studying, pulling all-nighters, burning the midnight oil until dawn— whatever you want to call it, putting off regular study and then cramming your head with the material just before an exam just doesn’t work. Studies have shown that those who study at regular times remember the … Read more
By Kamran Shafi In one of the most famous Surahs of the Quran Allah (swt) said: Al-Rahman (the intensely merciful), a’llamal-Quran (He taught the Quran). [Quran, 55:1] In other words, Allah (swt) has declared Himself the Teacher of the Quran, and who can be a better teacher than He? Sincere Intention and Consistent Supplication (dua) … Read more
by Nazira Usmani The Natural Result of Unplanned Voyages I was one of those unfortunates who starts a sea voyage without checking the bottom of the boat, not even thinking about whether my provisions were enough to make it to the end of this precarious journey. Naturally my boat capsized, but by Allah(swt)’s grace, I … Read more
Allah calls Himself Al-Musawwir— The Fashioner, The Bestower of Forms— on one occasion in the Quran. He is the One who forms and shapes all that exists. Al-Musawwir gave everything its own distinct shape and inclination or desire – despite the great variety of the creation – every single creature is unique! The Shaper, The … Read more
