Most of us would have had a pet cat when we were younger. Or, at the very least, we continually come across strays in our neighbourhoods which we have been feeding for weeks, months or even years. It seems that we just cannot resist these mischievous four-legged...
Leonardo da Vinci, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin and Robert Hooke. These are some famous names in the science and technological fields that we are familiar with. Their names, which have transcended time, together with their brilliance, innovations and inventions, have...
When I first took Islamic parenting classes, the teachers kept on repeating that we should instill love for our Prophet ﷺ in our children. Honestly, I didn't know where to start. So naturally, I turned to books to help me out in this important task. Alhamdulillah,...
Boy meets girl. They fall in love and get married. And, they live happily ever after. In a nutshell, that is what we have come to learn about marriage. However, this is a reductive view of any relationship. A relationship between two individuals does not hit the...
The dish is famous in kitchens across the Middle East. My mother taught it to me, and tonight I am preparing it for my family. Taze Fasulye—fresh bean casserole—has proven to be a rich, nourishing comfort food amid duress over the past year. But in my kitchen, the...
Islam’s teachings of kindness were never restricted to Muslims. Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ many commandments encouraged good treatment of people, regardless of their religion, and can be applied to both Muslims and non-Muslims. It is also affirmed in Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ...
We have witnessed so much pain and heartache of the Afghan people since the Taliban is back in power, in August 2021. In recent years, there has been a dynamic burgeoning of Afghan people using social media to either spotlight certain pressing issues such as human...
People might be aware of modern inspiring Muslim women. There are lots of female Muslim names that are taking action to make the world a better place, with their notable contributions in the arts, science, sports and politics. Some of those names may be familiar to...
We have been through so much for nearly two years now since the emergence of the, still ongoing, world health challenge — Covid-19. As the pace of recovery picks up with the cautious and gradual reopening of physical borders, that does not mean we are unshackled from...
The act of charity is deemed to be one of the most favourable acts and highly encouraged in Islam. Allah SWT and Prophet Muhammad ﷺ mentioned time and time again in the Quran that the act of charity is great, and should be performed on a regular basis. All of those...
Working a deskbound job, I often sit for hours in front of my laptop. Especially with working from home, it presents a unique set of challenges especially for my health. And even with the best intentions to keep my health in check, sitting for hours without stretching...
With COVID-19 still affecting the world, many of us are finding ourselves stuck at home for most of the day, juggling between work and other responsibilities. Figuring out what to eat can be yet another daily challenge and it may be tempting to sideline healthy eating...
If we really knew the merits of repentance, we would not stop practicing it. It is one of the most beloved acts of Allah. Indeed, our Creator does not ask us for perfection. He knows better than we do that we are not angels and that we sometimes make mistakes. We...
Learning the Quran could be daunting for any individual, including parents. This is even more so for kids who are being exposed to the holy book for the first time. For most it would be in a foreign language which they have just begun reciting in their daily prayers...
I took my hijab off today. On my last early morning in Prince Edward Island, I visited a beach that was completely empty. I looked in every direction and there was not a person in sight. No people around meant I could take my hijab off. So I did. The Atlantic Ocean...
The word Tawbah literally means 'return'. In religious terminology, it is the return to Allah — more precisely, the return to the Creator after having disobeyed Him, in order to ask for His forgiveness; a repentance. As the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, all human...
It is never easy to manage time and relationships. Relationship with oneself, relationships between friends and family, and most importantly, the personal connection with Allah (SWT). It is especially challenging during the current, ongoing pandemic where many feel...
Spiritual piety is one of the most meaningful graces bestowed by Allah (SWT) to His creatures. It paves the way in the direction of light, filled with blessings, and away from a path consumed by distractions, destructions and, ultimately, sins. Granted as a start, it...
.Tahajjud, a voluntary prayer performed during the later part of the night, holds immense spiritual significance in Islam. As narrated in Sahih Bukhari and Muslim, it is a time when Allah descends to the lowest heaven, offering His blessings and forgiveness to those...
Holy Months before Islam The month of Muharram is one of the four holy months, along with the months of Dhul Qa'da, Dhul Hijja and Rajab. These months were in the pre-Islamic era (al jâhiliya), already considered as special periods, forbidding the tribes to fight each...
As another year draws to a close, we are once again met with the opportunity to reflect on our Deen in the past year and to think about our aspirations for the next. We are greeted by Muharram, a blessed month that has seen many significant events take place —...
Salah, the second pillar of Islam, is a daily obligation upon all Muslims above baligh (mature) age and is the act of offering prayers to Allah SWT. Read on to know what are the conditions of Salah.
As a Muslim, we believe that the Holy Quran is a source of divine blessing and merit, tranquillity, and guidance for all mankind. The Quran is believed to sanctify the heart and home of the Muslim because it’s based on the words of Allah (SWT). In Quran, Allah has...
With Muharram being days away, this means a new Islamic year is upon us. It is important to take a step back and reflect on how to improve ourselves for the coming year especially as Muslims. We all have the intentions to make changes, to kick-start a better, more...
The Islamic calendar, also known as the Hijri calendar, consists of 12 lunar months. Every Islamic month symbolizes a particular meaning. Let’s explore the meanings and origins of these Islamic months’ names! The Islamic Months Indeed, the number of months with Allah...
Have a playlist for your music? What about one for the Quran? Muslim Pro has just released the Quran Playlist, our latest development in the Quran feature just in time for Ramadan 2020. Users can now create your own Quran Playlist with your favourite surahs and share...
