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-Khaaliq— The Creator, or the Maker— on 11 occasions in the Quran. He is the One who creates everything from nothing. Al-Khaaliq invents and perfects according to His will and with the knowledge of what will happen! The Creator, the Maker, the Planner Khaaliq or Khallaaq (intensification) comes from the root khaa-laam-qaaf … Read more
When we’re attacked by Shaytaan, it’s not enough to just say: A’oodhu billaahi minash-shaytaanir-rajeem! We have to say it begging for Allah’s protection. How many times does it roll off your tongue? Only in your salah or before reciting the Quran? Or do you use this weapon from the Sunnah in more daily life situations? … Read more
By Julaiha Parveen Dear brothers and sisters, as-salaamu-alaikkum. Anger is a healthy, normal emotion, but it’s one that creates devastating results when it’s out of control. Anger is another form of Shaytan, the forbidden, a concealed weapon that demolishes the noblest of characters. Because of anger human beings can lose their wisdom, changing themselves into … Read more
In the Name of Allah, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful Let’s start with a “reality” check. On which occasions in your daily life do you say bismillaahir-rahmaanir-raheem? Do you only say it in your prayer at the beginning of surah al Fatihah? When reading the Quran? Are you of the ones who constantly say … Read more
by Bela Khan I’ve been happily married for a year and a half to a man who’s truly my soul mate! In our daily lives I make it a point to guard against Satan by consciously noticing how he tries to creep into our lives. Alhamdulillah, hubby and I have never had a major argument … Read more
by Khawlah bint Yahya It is the main reason people will enter Paradise. It counts highest on your Scale of Deeds and makes you close to the Prophet on Day of Judgment. It causes you to reach the stations of those engrossed in worship. And it was the way of the Prophet ﷺ. What is it? … Read more
Allah calls Himself Al-‘Azeez— The Almighty, The Strong– on 92 occassions in the Quran. He is the One who overcomes everything. Al-‘Azeez is the incomparable source of all strength and might, and His power cannot be overcome or resisted. He gives honour, dignity, and strength to whomever He wills! The Powerful, Noble, Invincible, and Incomparable … Read more
by Khawlah bint Yahya Allah the All-Wise has shared a beautiful piece of advice with us in Surah Qaaf (Chapter 50) of the Quran, a counsel that can make us more productive. This advice is only for special people like you and describes a way to: lift your emaan when you feel low; get to know Allah ‘azza … Read more