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Rebuild Your Faith
Reflections on the Qur'an, the stories of the prophets and everyday faith. Short reminders to help you reconnect with Allah, one story at a time.
Benefits of Fasting in Ramadan
The month of Ramadan was sent as a gift for mankind. A month of transformation, to cleanse our souls and bodies. Everything that has been prescribed to us has...
Surah Yaseen the Heart of the Quran
Reminders are for the heart and must be repeated. Surah Ya-sin is the heart of the Qur’aan. It is a reminder from Allah of the reward for those who accept...
Allah protects the righteous who believe in Him
The Prophet (PBUH) warned that the greatest trial to face his ummah will be that of the Antichrist. The central theme of the surah is one of trials: faith,...
Allah will always make a way out for those who are conscious of him.
Hajar (A.S) is commemorated by millions of pilgrims to this day. This beautifully demonstrates the ayah where Allah says "I am what my servant expects of me". Allah will always...
The greatest reward comes through the greatest trials
Maryam (A.S) was the greatest woman to have ever lived. She has the honor of being the only woman to be mentioned by name in the Qur’aan. The perfect...
Allah Loves Those Who Turn to Him
The Prophet (PBUH) said, no one calls upon Allah with this dua, except that Allah grants him refuge and relieves him of the hardship he is in. Yunus (A.S.) did...
Allah alone is enough for us
We need to remind ourselves that Allah alone is enough for us. He is closer to us than our jugular vein. He knows what's in our hearts and what we...
Seeking Knowledge
Having knowledge and ignoring it or not applying it to our lives is a grave sin. When do we plan on acting upon the knowledge? Sufyan al-Thawri's mother: My son, do...
Simplicity is a part of faith
Prophet PBUH lived very humbly but remember that Islam does not prohibit a person from possessing luxuries and the finery of this world, provided that one remains grateful to Allah,...
3 Daily Reminders
Advice from Imam Ibn Al Qayyim (RA) Do not carry the worries of sustenance: It is from Allah Do not carry the anxiety for the future: It is in the Hands...
How does Allah expect us to live in this world?
How does Allah expect us to live in this world?Allah wants us to excel in both this deen & dunya
Four ways to strengthen your trust in Allah
Tawaqqul
How to deal with stress in Islam
Faith allows us to cope with stress. Only way to attain peace is to find ways to become closer to Allah. Those who remind you to stay close...
Inspiring Muslim Creatives to Dream Big
By the mercy of Allah, my artwork was chosen and prints of my paintings were framed and installed in all luxury suites. As of this month, the dining hall &...
Is Laziness a Sign of Weak Iman?
Have you felt physical weakness or laziness that you just can't kick off?There's something I heard few years ago, which I found really helpful As life unfolds, we...
7 Ways to Get Closer to Allah
Whatever your concerns are today, remember: Miracles do happen. Being Patient is about engaging in acts that please Allah while trusting His plan ❤When we become people who...
The Prophet Muhammad PBUH's Miracle: Al Isra (The Night Journey) Al Mi'raj (Ascension)
The Prophet Muhammad PBUH's Miracle al isra THE NIGHT JOURNEY al mi'raj ASCENSION
How did the Prophet silently invite people to the Deen?
During Prophet Muhammad PBUHs time, there were no banks. There was no protection for your belongings if you had to leave for any reason. Anyone could walk into...
Why do we recite Surah Yaseen upon those dying?
Why do we recite Surah Yaseen upon those that are passing away? It makes it easy for the Ruh to depart because, in this Surah, the Ruh is...
Difference between trial and punishment
A sign of test is that when we are grateful for what we have and show patience. Trial is followed by sense of contentment and ease.
What happens when we show our vulnerability?
Let's not force someone to open their wounds just to earn respect and support.
Why does a baby cry at birth (hadith)
According to a hadith, the moment a baby comes out of the womb, it cries because its been pricked by shaytan.
Make a habit to give feedback
Your feedback is like a pat on the back. It brings a smile & sigh of relief. Positive recognition.
Allah has a hijab
Allah has a hijab, which itself is Noor.
Its a wrap! 2020 Collection was a huge success Alhumdulillah
It took so many years of struggle to build enough courage in my ability to give my 110% and then put complete faith in Allah. The job was...
The trend of Christmas trees amongst Muslims
As Muslims, its our duty to be good to our neighbors, the community we live in. We respect everyone's culture and religious occasions. We even gift them during...
Accepting reality (need for change) takes courage
Accepting reality (need for change) takes courage. Sometimes painting an ideal situation in our minds is all that's needed to build confidence in taking baby steps. You're not failing....
Did you know? There are two Kaaba's
We have to recognize the reality of where we exist. That occurs through dhikr. Spiritually, it's called Fanna. It means to extinguish oneself from the sea of the...
Raising Children for Success in Deen & Dunya
Giving birth is easy. Its raising the child that's hard.
Everyone experiences a phase of loneliness
"In Islam, there is a balance between solitary and communal acts of worship. For example, some prayers are done communally like Friday, Eid, and funeral prayers. However, extra...
The Importance of Jummah
There is such an hour on Friday that if any Muslim makes Dua in it, his du'a will definitely be accepted.
The Hijab turns sisters into ambassadors for Islam
Our attire tells people who we are, what we believe before we even speak.
What happened when Allah swt revealed Himself?
Allah has a hijab, which itself is noor. If He were to raise the hijab, the rays of light from His noble face would destroy everything in existence....
The Four Greatest Women in Islam
The four greatest women in Islam as mentioned by the Prophet Muhammad PBUH Fatima RA: She was called Um abiha (the mother of her father). She would often come to...
Who is Prophet Muhammad PBUH
𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝟏.𝟔 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠. The man who was illiterate and born in backwards Arabia went on to move armies,...
Compete for Allah's Pleasure
Let me paint a workplace scene for you: You know when a coworker is on vacation and the other jumps to seize the opportunity.Works harder to prove their...
Work Ethic and Character in Islam
Are you also ashamed to be seen praying Salah in public? I'll start by saying I'm not perfect, nor have I prayed all my salahs at work but...
Understanding the Hijab
Just some early morning thoughts on Hijab. 🌟 Here goes: I'll be honest, I tried everything to find a way to justify not embracing the hijab. I absolutely...
The Power of Night Prayer
Did you know? Surah Fatiha is a conversation between us and Allah You’d be surprised at how close you feel to Allah swt in night prayer. Especially, the...
My Art in Makkah!
ALHUMDULILLAH! Still can’t believe it “Tie your camel and then put your trust in Allah” Work hard, be persistent and Allah swt will present opportunities you never imagined...
Shaytaans Greatest Attacks that Impact our Day
Shaytaan attacks from all four sides: front, back, right and left. Front: Human beings have a tendency to be impulsive. He makes you question patience. Behind: Give us...
Complete Faith in Allah swt
Inspired by the concept of a shield which guards a believer who recites the 4 Quls with complete faith in Allah swt. The last four Surahs in the Holy...
Coolness of Eyes: Popular Dua
Popular Dua for children, spouses & parents ♥️ “Our Lord! Bestow on us from our spouses & our offspring the coolness of our eyes & make us leaders...
Status of Parents in Islam
There's no period between worshiping Allah swt alone and being good towards your parents- it's one sentence. The only difference is that Allah swt put the worship of...
Day of Judgment: Changing our Perspective
Not trying to be philosophical here but as I sit here planning my to-do list, I can't help but think why I was lucky enough to have this...
Children Bring Barakah. A personal story.
These past years have been the toughest and most challenging. I've grown but after hitting rock bottom multiple times. Motherhood is tough. Then you add life and all...
Is your Ruh (Soul) in Unrest Mode?
Have you felt physical weakness or laziness that you just can't kick off? I'm back in the studio after sometime but it didn't come easy. Had a difficult...
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