Spirituality
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Al-Fattah—He Who Opens All Things
By JINAN BASTAKI Ramadan is upon us. It’s the most amazing time of the year where Allah subhanahu wa ta`ala…
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Virtues of the Sacred Month of Muharram, Its First Ten Days, and the Day of `Ashura
Duties of the Month of Muharram 1. It is the best of months for general voluntary fasts, after Ramadan. 2.…
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Defining Manhood: The Example of the Prophet (SAW)
Last week my sister called. She has been studying abroad since summer began, so naturally I was thrilled to hear…
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Taqwa and a Transformational Ramadan
Ramadan can be a major power for transforming you spiritually, emotionally, intellectually and physically—that’s if you really grasp the message…
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Hijab is Not to Protect Men, but Honour Women
As we know, Islam provides a few guidelines on dress code for both men and women. They are designed to…
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The Transformative Power of Recitation
Reflection Upon The Power and Change Effected by Qur’anic Recital: Readings in the Muhammadan Revelation by Imam Muhammad Rashid Rida (r) (d.…
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Isra and Mi’raj – Part II
The Gift of Salah (Prayer) Prior to Isra and Mi’raj, the characteristics of prayer were different from what Muslims observe today. The current format…
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Isra and Mi’raj – Part I
The month of Rajab is most famous for the incident of the night journey and ascension of Prophet SAW to…
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You Will Find Me, if Allah so Wills, Among Those Who Are Patient
By Shohala Hakim In the name of God, the Gracious, the Merciful. “And when he reached with him [the age…
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Allah’s Mercy is Amazing
Ever since I was seven years old, I would have a recurring nightmare. In this nightmare, I would be sitting…
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