8 Productivity Lessons from Surah Al-Ikhlaas In today’s Jumuah Special we find out how to love— and live by— an amazing surah of true love and endless productivity— Surah al-Ikhlaas. What is your relationship with this surah right now? Abu Sa’eed al-Khudri radiyallahu ‘anhu said: The Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said to his Companions: … Read more
by Zahra Hassan 1. Be truthful. Being truthful is the most difficult thing for teenagers in this competitive society. They’re often tempted to lie out of fear of parents or teachers. If, for example, you didn’t do your homework you might want to invent a lie in order to avoid punishment. If you make a … Read more
Bela Khan Fatigue, nausea, morning sickness, irritation, getting mad for no reason (can you relate to any of this?)— yes, that’s right; you’re about to embark on the most beautiful journey of your life. Allah (swt) has chosen you for a great task. He has honoured you with continuing the Ummah. But these aren’t usually … Read more
Allah calls Himself Al-Haseeb— The Reckoner, The Accountant, The Sufficient— on three occasions in the Quran. He’s the one who keeps account of everything in the worlds and requites even the smallest of deeds. Al-Haseeb is The Sufficient; in general because He takes care of all His slaves, giving them benefits and warding off harm. … Read more
Three Lasting Good Deeds This year on the day of Eid I felt strange, as if there were a black hole in front of me. It was sadness; Ramadhan was gone, but there was also something else, and I wonder if you recognize this as well? I felt a fear that I would lose my … Read more
From Jetset to Talibah: Walking Away from a Successful Career By K. Balkhi (This is the first in a series of articles.) I must admit, when I woke up to the existence of madrasas (dedicated Islamic learning institutes) it was with a sense of pity. A soaring business journalist in Saudi Arabia, I was covering … Read more
by Vanessa M. O you who have believed, eat from the good things which We have provided for you and be grateful to Allah if it is [indeed] Him that you worship. [Quran 2:172] Allah (swt) has given us so many healthy and fulfilling foods, and it is Shaytan that is leading us astray on … Read more
Imagine yourself when the adhan of Maghrib comes in and Ramadan has started. From day one your mind is set on this new daily routine of fasting, preparing for iftar, going to taraweeh, trying to pray your five prayers on time, and reading as much Quran as possible. You’re also trying very hard not to … Read more
“What are your goals in Ramadan?” she asked. My mind started fast-forwarding. Finishing the Quran, studying the tafseer of selected parts, teaching children about fasting, organising a charity iftaar . . . Then I thought, hang on a minute, what if I die tomorrow? What Will You Achieve Before Ramadan? Soon we’ll be visited by … Read more