Virtues of the Last Ten Nights of Ramadan
The month of Ramadan is one of the most virtuous months in the entire Islamic calendar. It is the only month Allah referred to by name in the Quran: “The […]
Read MoreFasting and Self-mastery: The Power of Saying No to our Ego
Usually, many people think of fasting merely as a religious obligation to be fulfilled by abstaining from the fleshly appetites of food, drinking, and sexual activity. Reducing our understanding of […]
Read MoreRamadan: A Journey of Spiritual Liberation and Divine Mercy
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “There has come to you Ramadan, a blessed month, which Allah, has enjoined you to fast. In it the gates of heavens are opened […]
Read MoreSay I believe in Allah Then stay firm
Say, I Believe in Allah, then Stay Firm قُلْ، آمَنْت بِاَللَّهِ ثُمَّ اسْتَقِمْ When Sufyan Ibn Abdillah asked Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, “Tell me about a statement in Islam (that will […]
Read MoreTips for Sincere Repentance
Whoever believes they are sinless has already erred, and whoever doubts Allah’s vast mercy has only deepened their sins. The righteous, when they commit a mistake, hasten to sincere repentance, […]
Read MoreThe Power of Gratitude (2)
Many of us have frequently exclaimed: “alhamdulillah!” (Praise and thanks are due to Allah) following something good that happens in our life. Is this the only way gratitude is […]
Read MoreThe Season of Righteous Deeds
The 10 Days of Thul-Hijjah: Season of Righteous Deeds As we approach the first ten days of the sacred month of Thul-Hijjah, we must remember the great opportunity we have […]
Read MoreO Allah, Make Us Among the Mossaddaqeen
There are many windows of opportunity in this life, especially placed by Allah ﷻ, to purify our souls and gain forgiveness for our sins. These opportunities are open to every […]
Read MoreFiqh of Fasting and Pillars of Fasting
Fiqh of Fasting Pillars of Fasting First Pillar: Abstention from everything that invalidates the fast from dawn until sunset. Allah, the Exalted, says: “… and eat and drink until the […]
Read MoreFasting and the Path of Taqwa
Rediscovering Ingredients Required for Developing Taqwa through Fasting Is there a relationship between fasting and developing piety? According to the Quran, fasting during the month of Ramadan is closely […]
Read MoreFasting and Spiritual Maturity
Fasting is not starvation; it is a spiritual discipline that awakens our Fitrah, or natural disposition toward God, and keeps in check different negative traits of our human ego. Thereby, […]
Read MoreThe Seeds of Ramadan
Allah, the Most High, mentions in the verses regarding fasting that which translate to: “O you who have believed, fasting has been prescribed upon you all as it has upon […]
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