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Revive a Sunnah: Recite Ayat Ul-Kursi

A guarantee to Paradise, inshaa’Allah! You might know that you should read Ayat Ul-Kursi [Quran, 2:255] after each fardh prayer to gain this immense victory, but do you actually do it? From now, focus on reading Ayat Ul-Kursi after each obligatory prayer! Stick a note with ‘Ayat Ul-Kursi’ on the wall where you pray. Teach … Read more

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Going Dead? Time to Recharge!

by Vanessa We live in a digital world, and with that comes chargers with long cords strewn across our homes, in our cars, and even the workplace. We have phones plugged into one outlet, our computer in another, and whatever other device that may tickle our fancy is also, you guessed it, plugged in. Goodness … Read more

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AND THE ANSWER IS . . . AL-WITR

Allah’s name Al-Witr— The One and Unique—is not mentioned in the Quran, but occurs in a narration of the Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam. Al-Witr is the One, the Unique and Only. He is unique in His essence in all His attributes and there is nothing equal to Him in any way! The One, Odd-numbered, … Read more

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8 Things That Flatten Your Mood and What to Do About Them

During the day moods often rise and fall; sometimes we cannot even pinpoint why. Research has shown that there are things that affect mood and productivity negatively. But guess what? A tip regarding every mood can be found in the Quran and the sunnah! Allah ‘azza wa jall says in this week’s central ayah: This … Read more

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Lessons from the Stories of the Quran— The Mother of Musa

By Raiiq Ridwan The Quran is the spring of our lives. If we are to take from this spring like the companions of the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallam took from the spring, then we are promised to have a life that is better and more fulfilling and a hereafter that is safe and secure. A … Read more

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Revive a Sunnah: Lick Those Fingers!

How many times do you actually finish all that’s on your plate? And do you know that if you wash your hands right after eating, you’re missing out on a beautiful sunnah? The Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam would lick his fingers after eating and advised us to do the same. And not only that: … Read more

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Walking in Humility

Can you imagine your name being mentioned next to the name of Allah ‘azza wa jall? It’s time to meet the slaves of the All-Merciful and find out how you can strive to be of the elite human beings raised in status in this world and the next, inshaa’Allah— by being humble! Allah Ar-Rahmaan says … Read more

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AND THE ANSWER IS . . . AS-SAMAD

Allah calls Himself As-Samad— The Eternal, Satisfier of Needs, the Refuge and Absolute— on one occasion in the Quran. As-Samad is the unchangeable one on whom the entire creation depends. He is the one unaffected by any circumstance and the only one able to fulfil all needs in the most perfect way,  without Himself being … Read more

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5 Beautiful Muslim Rights

Did you know that there are specific rights that we as Muslims have over others? If you do know these rights, do you do your best to fulfil them in your daily life? The Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said: The rights of one Muslim over another are five: returning the greeting of salaam, visiting … Read more

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