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Tawakkul upon Allah – What does that mean?

We are often reminded of verses that speak about how Allah grants ease with hardship, how Allah will relieve us from any difficulty we are facing as long as we trust Him and seek His help, but it is natural for us to wonder when this ease or relief will come. Having such doubts does […]

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Healing and Treatment with Ruqya (Using the Quran and Sunnah)

Healing and Treatment with Ruqya (Using the Quran and Sunnah)

Anytime you hear the word ‘Ruqya’, what comes to mind? Probably an image of someone possessed by a jinn and in need of ‘deliverance.’ Because that is what many Muslims attribute ruqya to. But there is so much more to ruqya for us Muslims that goes beyond evil eye (ayn), black magic (sihr) and possession […]

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suicide in islam

Suicide in Islam

“I’ve got depression since childhood. Sometimes it just gets too hard to live and I feel like finishing it off. The only thing that stops me from killing myself is the fear of eternal hellfire.” “I get these flashing images where I see myself cutting my wrist. I know it’s from Shaytan.” “Life is too […]

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Jibreel (AS) and Muhammad (PBUH)

Jibreel (AS) and Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

Have you ever wondered how Jibreel (AS) looks? How was his physical appearance? What was his relationship with our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ? Read this article to find out. >> Understand the Quran in as little as 10 minutes/day. Click here to learn more   How does Jibreel (AS) look? The Prophet ﷺ says he […]

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Everything you need to know about the Qibla

Everything you need to know about the Qibla

Muslims all over the world face the Kaaba in Makkah while performing Salah (prayer). The Islamic term that refers to this direction is called the “qibla”. It is very common for a fellow Muslim to ask one another where the qibla is, before he/she performs his/her prayer. So how did this qibla come into existence? […]

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The Virtues of Masjid al-Aqsa

The Virtues of Masjid al-Aqsa

With the recent events in mind, many Muslims might be wondering what makes Masjid al-Aqsa so special that people are ready to die to protect our right to it. Jerusalem was the birthplace of many of the prophets whom Allah (swt) sent to the Children of Israel. Who are these people? Israel is another name […]

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