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Many of us lament that we’re no longer like the Companions of the Prophet ﷺ; that their times were different, that their circumstances were different, and that we can never…

By Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt 1. What is Muḥarram?  Muḥarram is the 1st month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It commences the new year. 2. What is the meaning of Muḥarram?…

The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) was very kind to children and loved them. He would stroke their heads out of love and would pray for their…

I still vividly remember the first night I spent by myself in the hospital after delivering my eldest son Shaan. The guests were gone for the day, the hallway lights…

I have been living in the Arab world now for almost 3 years. There are some really taxing things here, tiring and frustrating to say the least. But there are…

Al-Asma-ul-Husna ( اَلاسْمَاءُ الْحُسناى ) The 99 Most Beautiful Names and Attributes of Allah the Almighty He is Allah, the Creator, the Inventor, the Fashioner; to Him belong the best names. Whatever is…

Salat-l-Istikhara Anytime a Muslim is making a decision, he or she should seek Allah’s guidance and wisdom. Allah alone knows what is best for us, and there may be good…

Surat Al Kahf has immense blessings. Abu Darda’ reported Allah’s Apostle (may peace be upon him) as saying: If anyone learns by heart the first ten verses of the Surat…

آية الكرسي ‎/Ayatul Kursi / Surat Al-Baqarah 2:255 Reading the Holy Quran is a great way to overcome turmoil, anxiety and distress, and to relieve us. There is one particular Ayah in particular…

Dua Astaghfar (Forgiveness) ‎/دعاء أستغفر Astaghfar means seeking forgiveness of Allah for the sins so far committed and turning repentant unto Allah. Allah has created us weak and we are…