Question: I am talking to a guy for marriage. I respect his character, and we align in all the important ways: faith, goals, family desires, etc. The problem is that my attraction towards him is very neutral. He is growing on me, but it is clear that he is developing feelings faster for...
Veiled from sight, a young woman walked down the streets of Cairo, reciting Qur’an to herself and thinking about her goals. She loved the Qur’an and was passionate about studying and teaching it. She wanted to move to Saudi Arabia where she knew of Qur’anic scholars from whom she dreamt...
One summer, my dad and I went to the airport to drop off my mom and brother, who were travelling to Germany. My dad thought the drop-off would be quick, so he left the car in the loading zone and told me to sit in the passenger seat while he dropped off their bags. I also thought that my...
By Yusuf Badat Istighfar means to seek forgiveness with God from negligence and disobedience, by the means of both the tongue and the heart. 1. Compliance to and Fulfillment of God’s Command 2. Protection from Godly Punishments 3. God’s Bounties and Mercy 4. Relief from Worry and Stress 5...
By Shaykh Yusuf Badat 1. What is Muharram? Muḥarram is the 1st month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It commences the new year. 2. What is the meaning of Muharram? Muḥarram means “forbidden” or “sacred”. violating its sanctity is forbidden due to the month being sacred. Conflicts are...
