Discover the beauty of Islam through the essence of faith and its practices, and enrich your spiritual journey with our collection of Deen articles.
The end of the year is here and as an individual seeking growth and improvement, it is always good to spend some time reflecting on ourselves. However, we have to make sure that our reflections are aligned with Islamic principles. Reflecting for Personal Growth in...
In the name of Allah, all praise and thanks are due to Allah, the Most Gracious and Most Merciful, for all the blessings and favours bestowed upon us. May peace and blessings be upon the Prophet Muhammad SAW, who embarked on the journey of Isra’ and Mi’raj and to whom...
Reading the Quran holds immense significance for Muslims, as it offers numerous spiritual and practical benefits. We are encouraged to incorporate the recitation of its sacred verses into our daily lives, as it is considered the Word of God revealed to Prophet...
All photos in this article were taken by Musa Zanoun, a Palestinian photographer in Gaza. In our interconnected world, we often find ourselves confronted with heart-wrenching news of calamities and natural disasters. Whether it's an earthquake in Afghanistan, Türkiye...
In the name of Allah, all praise is due to Him for granting victory to the religion of Islam, spreading it throughout the world. Blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah, Prophet Muhammad SAW, who migrated from Mecca to Medina and propagated Islam to reach...
Gratitude (As-Syukru) is an attitude that always wants to make the best use of the blessings that Allah SWT has given, both physical and non-physical. Gratitude is also accompanied by an increase in self-approach towards the one who gives favours, namely Allah SWT. In...
Bismillah, in the name of Allah, we express our gratitude and praise to As-Salam, who bestows prosperity in this world. Blessings and peace be upon the Messenger, who delivered the message of peace (well-being) throughout the world, the family of the Prophet Muhammad...
The conversation about the Qur’an will always be interesting because of its features. Al-Qur’an as a book of guidance, contains the words of Allah for the happiness of the world and the hereafter. It also contains various implicit and explicit guidelines related to...
Hajj and Umrah are very special acts of worship, because they have great significance and virtue that make so many people want to do the worship. Moreover, the reward for hajj mabrur is heaven. Both Hajj and Umrah involve the body and soul, so you don’t only need to...
We are in the sixth year of the Hijrah; it has been six years since the messenger of Allah ﷺ and his companions emigrated from Mecca to Medina because of the oppression they were experiencing there. These six years were punctuated by battles between the new Muslim...
All praise is due to Allah, the Creator of all things. He has granted the inhabitants of the world permission to continue enjoying worship after worship, which is the main purpose for which we were created. The Hajj pilgrimage is a religious obligation that occurs...
As Ramadan passes, the month of Shawwal with its great excellencies and important stories comes. One of the various excellencies about Shawwal is the virtue of fasting the sunnah six days of Shawwal which is equivalent to fasting one year. And among the stories in it...
Laylatul Qadr is the most important night of the year. It’s very meaningful to the people of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ whose average age was shorter than the previous prophets who reached hundreds of years. Meanwhile, the average life span from the people of the Prophet...
In our fast-paced and hectic lives, finding moments of peace and reconnecting with our spirituality can often feel like a daunting task. However, amidst the chaos, there is a powerful practice that can help us regain balance and serenity. Zikir, the act of mindful...
According to Sheikh Abd al-Azim Az-Zurqani, the revelation of the Quran occurred in three stages. The first stage was the revelation of the entire Quran to the lauh mahfuz all at once. However, the timing of this revelation is known only to Allah, as Allah says: بَلْ...
Prayer, also known as Salah, is a fundamental pillar of Islam and is considered an essential act of worship for Muslims worldwide. Salah is performed five times a day, and it involves a series of physical movements and recitations of verses from the Quran. Prayer...
Bismillah, all praise and thanks to the Almighty. Blessings and salutations to the prophet and all his family and companions as well as those who follow in his footsteps. Rajab is considered one of the esteemed months of Allah and is one of the four months known as...
Bismillah, praise to Allah SWT, Who sent the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to serve as a leader and guide to the human race. We should be grateful for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ arrival and his messages. His character traits and morals ought to serve as constant examples throughout...
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As it is known in Surah Al-Hujurat verse 13, Allah SWT created humans into nations and tribes. Therefore we as humans should live in respect and appreciate each other –both with fellow Muslims and non-Muslims– in order to create religious harmony. That’s the beauty of...
Narrated `Ali (may Allah be pleased with him): I heard the Prophetﷺ saying, "Mary, the daughter of `Imran, was the best among the women (of the world of her time) and Khadija is the best amongst the women. (of this nation). (Reported by Imam Bukhari) As our Christian...
In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Most Gracious. Praise and thanks be to Allah, Who sent Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as the bearer of mercy for everyone. Salutations and blessings to him, his family, and his friends. In the age of jahiliyyah -before Prophet Muhammad...
Winter is often linked to a season of hibernation. Bears sleep in their dens, squirrels feed on the nuts that’ve been collected over fall, and queen bumblebees take a break. I remember my first winter – a decade ago when I moved to the United States from sunny,...
Throughout his noble life, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ had a very special place for the youth in his heart. From the children of his family to the youth of the community, all were able to experience the warmth of his presence and love. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ knew very well the...
Age is the duration of a person’s life journey. The older a person is, the more wisdom and experience they possess. Likewise, the energy fluctuates from weak to strong to weak again. Since there is a range of ages among humans at any given time, we must also...
It is very well known to all of us that the Prophet ﷺ has a very noble character and deserves to be a model for us. This is also stated in the Surah Al-Qalam verse 4: وَإِنَّكَ لَعَلَىٰ خُلُقٍ عَظِيمٍ ٤ And you are truly ˹a man˺ of outstanding character. [Al-Qalam...
The man and the woman are the two components of humanity. Both have the same goal in life: to satisfy Allah, to worship Him, to obey Him in order to get closer to Him and to be among the winners on the day of judgment. Both are responsible for their actions and will...
Bismillah, all praise be to Allah, the Lord of the universes who provide for His obedient and disobedient servants. Allah has provided His servants with food and water as sustenance. As servants, we are obliged to be grateful for the favours bestowed. Besides being...
The month of Muharram has recently concluded. However, the month of Muharram and the Hijrah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ will always be engaging topics of conversation. Consequently, it is a privilege for us to discuss the month of Muharram and this Hijrah. When Does...
Muslims around the world have just celebrated the Islamic New Year on 1st Muharram. Starting from the hijrah or migration of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ from Mecca to Medina, hijrah has a profound meaning for every Muslim. The word hijra الهجرة means “emigration”, it is...
