As we turn another page of Surah Maryam, verses 16-36 allow us a glimpse of the life and character of an exceptional women; Maryam (alayha salam). She is of the four women who were exclusively praised by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “Sufficient for you among the women of mankind are Maryam bint […]

1. General Meaning The word “kareem” means, according to Lisan al-Arab, means: When it is applied to people, it is a comprehensive noun encompassing all that deserves praise. It encompasses all types of goodness, honourableness, and virtuous qualities. When it applies to Allah (swt), it means plentiful of goodness, generosity in giving gifts which never […]

Ramadhan is here, alhamdulillah, and we are sure that you are trying to be a better Muslim by fasting, giving in charity and praying. Therefore, we want to share with you these duas that you can print out or bookmark and add to your list of duas for Ramadhan. These duas are not specific to […]

Laylat al-Qadr We all know the great virtue of Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Decree), which most people probably consider to be the twenty-seventh of Ramadan. We find in authentic hadiths that even if it’s not the twenty-seventh, it definitely falls under the last ten nights of Ramadan (although there is some difference of opinion […]

Her Marriage to Zayd ibn Haritha and then to the Holy Prophet (PBUH): Zaynab bint Jahsh was a cousin of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). The Prophet asked her to marry Zayd ibn Haritha (r), his adopted son and freed slave. Zaynab initially refused, saying, “I am of better lineage than him.” Allah (swt) responded to […]

How do you feel after committing a sin? Do you shrug it off, or your heart becomes uneasy and you start to wonder how you can wipe your sins in the sight of Allah (swt)? We all commit sins, but as stated in the Hadith, the best of sinners are those who repent. And our […]