Learn 50 essential Arabic words in 7 days and start understanding the Quran

Blog

Latest updates from Quran Academy

bismillah ir rahman ir rahim

7 Times to Say Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim

There are some things that feel natural to you as a Muslim and one of such is saying the basmallah – Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim (I begin in the name of Allah, the most beneficent, the merciful). This phrase is at the start of everything we do as Muslims and the holy Prophet (saw) has encouraged us to […]

Share this post


tips for dealing with toxic parents

5 Tips for Dealing with Toxic Parents

One of the least discussed issues among Muslims is the issue of dealing with toxic parents. Maybe because we try to uphold the status of parents in Islam, or maybe because nearly all cultures of the world place a serious importance on respecting parents. Whatever our reasons, we cannot ignore the truth that sometimes, a […]

Share this post


what is imaan

What is Imaan?

“…The Messenger of Allah said, “It (Imaan) is that you believe in Allah and His angels and His Books and His Messengers and in the Last Day, and in qadar (fate), both in its good and in its evil aspects….” [al-Bukhari & Muslim >>> Form a meaningful relationship with the Quran in as little as […]

Share this post


everyday dhikr for muslims

8 Everyday Dhikrs for Muslims to Glorify Allah (SWT)

Dhikr – the remembrance of Allah (swt) through supplications, is one of the greatest gifts that Allah (swt) has bestowed upon us as Muslims. Unfortunately, in our daily grind, dhikr is also one of the acts of worship that are easily neglected. Most times, many people barely get by with compulsory acts of worship like […]

Share this post


women honored in the holy quran

Women Honored in the Holy Quran Part 6: The Wives of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)

Previous articles in this series highlighted two wives of the Prophet (pbuh): Aisha (ra) and Zaynab bint Jahsh (ra). This article discusses how the Prophet’s wives as a group are honored in the Holy Quran. >> Understand the Quran in as little as 10 minutes/day. Click here to learn more Verses of Honor The wives […]

Share this post


duas for shifa

Duas for Shifa

Illness – whether physical, psychological or spiritual – can turn our lives upside down. Suddenly, doing even the ordinary day-to-day activities becomes burdensome and difficult, denting our self esteem and happiness. As Muslims though, we have been blessed beyond measure to receive guidance and help from Allah swt to deal with just about any distress […]

Share this post