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Crescent Moon Sighting and Its Significance for Ramadan
As we know, Muslims have always waited for the sight of the hilal (new moon) to determine the beginning of the month. Determining the beginning of Hijri month is important for us because it’s related to the time of worship, especially in Ramadan, Shawwal, and Dhul...
Find the Hidden Treasures in the 99 Names of Allah
We often stumble upon stories of past finds and fortunes. Those of kings and ancient dynasties left behind to be discovered generations later. Or some treasures just lost to time, getting a mention once in a while. But what if there was a treasure trove for us all?...
5 Simple Ways of Welcoming Ramadan
With Ramadan fast approaching, the anticipation is keenly felt in pockets of Muslim communities around the world. As we prepare ourselves to amp up our spiritual worship and reflection, including charity quotient, what are some ways to better prepare ourselves in...
Mapping And Mining The NFT Minefield
The NFT fad is inevitable and in a constant state of flux and evolution, like any other shiny new object online. The concept demands an open mind to truly peel off the intricate layers involved before reaching an understanding based on informed opinions. The...
7 Tips to Improve Your Kid’s Ramadan Experience
Ramadan is inching closer. As we prepare ourselves and our surroundings to immerse in the ibadah of Allah, let us not forget about the ones who look up to us for guidance, information, and lots of help — our children! If you are wondering: How to teach my children...
99 Names of Allah with Meaning and Benefits
99 names of Allah with meanings and benefits, may we continuously speak them with our tongues and hearts and strengthen our knowledge of Him.
Being A Friend: Nurturing Healthy Relationships
We are fortunate if we have that special someone we could call a friend. An individual whom we all take for granted, especially when social media driven friendships predominate our lives, online and offline. A friend whom we have been through thick and thin together...
Loving Love In Online Spaces
Name, age, educational achievements and hobbies. And, never forget the proverbial profile picture. These are the elementary requirements. It reads just like a resume. A personal branding of sorts. Without intentionally being crude, it is ultimately a way of packaging...
5 Ways Good Fitness and Health Improve Your Career Success
The pandemic casts an unpleasant spell on our personal and professional lives. The onset of work-from-home sets some in a frenzy. The 9-to-5 job, five days a week, has crept over 24 hours, all seven days. This routine has led to a physical and mental disruption in the...
The Virtues of Shaban and Recommended Acts of Worship
Shaban comes before Ramadan, the important month in which we fast as part of the five pillars of Islam, hence Shaban should be taken as a month of preparation. One of the sunnah of Allah is that a human being does not go from one state to another without preparation,...
Dealing with Failure
It is very easy to fall into the pits of frustration and disappointment which could then send one spiralling into the abyss of depression when encountering setbacks. However, in our quest for attaining success (insert your goals, wants and desires here), at times we...
5 Books on Women Empowerment
We learn about the stories of the amazing women around our Prophet ﷺ; our foremothers in Islam, who were the pioneers in championing women empowerment. We find inspiration in stories and it is encouraging to see a rise in contemporary works that touch on empowering...