Walking off and feeling angry the rest of the day? Snapping at everyone who comes near you? Picking up the phone to blow off steam to someone who really doesn’t need to know? What do you do after an argument? You can’t always avoid quarrels, but did you know that there’s a beautiful sunnah to … Read more
Raiiq Ridwan The central block of the religion of the Jews (Judaism) is centred on what they call the ten commandments. The Quran confirms that the ten commandments were given to Musa (alayhi salam). The Christians also believe in the Ten Commandments. They were given to Musa (alayhi salam) at a time when the Israelites … Read more
by Raiiq Ridwan There was once a woman called Khawla. She had a husband who was old and particularly ill-tempered. One day in a moment of anger the man said, “You are to me like my mother’s back”— a pagan form of divorce called “Zihar.” This divorce was particularly cruel. It deprived a woman of … Read more
The next time you feel like complaining about the fact that you don’t have the latest smartphone, jeans, or running shoes, think about Najiba. Najiba Abdul Rahman lived in Turkish refugee camps for three years. She cared for two small orphaned grandchildren in a trailer that she shared with her daughter and her daughter’s family. … Read more
How many times do you find yourself briefly separated while out walking with friends? You’re walking along and suddenly you pass a column or go around a car while the others walk around the other way, leaving you out of each other’s sight for a few seconds. Did you know that there’s a sunnah to … Read more
‘’I can’t go visit that family,’’ said Robert sadly. ‘’They often have bottles of wine sitting around. It’s just too tempting.’’ Robert wasn’t a Muslim; he was a recovering alcoholic for whom even the slightest relapse would send him reeling back into the torment that he had only by the grace of God escaped. His … Read more
“I’m looking for a wife,” Yunus announced. “Can you help me find one?” “Perhaps,” I said cautiously. “What kind of wife are you looking for?” “I’d like to marry a foreigner who’s reverted. This way I can help her to learn Islam.” Yunus was an Algerian medical student doing very well in his studies. He … Read more
“There’s no point in making dua,” he moaned. “After what I’ve done, Allah will never forgive me! I might as well just quit trying to be a Muslim!” Have you ever struggled with the darkness in yourself, to the point where you wondered whether Allah (swt) would even be willing to forgive you? When you … Read more
We have so many reasons to say ‘’alhamdulillah’’ this month! For starters, our program is now running in one of the teaching halls in the basement of Al-Masjid Al Haram. A team of teachers, including volunteers from Jeddah, are teaching our courses in Urdu, Bangla, Tamil, Malayalam, and English. New Schools, Study Groups, and Learning … Read more