By Quran Academy | April 14th, 2017
Women Honored in the Holy Quran Part 4: Khawlah bint Tha’laba (RA)
Allah Responds To Her Prayer Khawlah bint Tha’laba lived during the Prophet’s time in Medina. She was married to Aws ibn As-Samit. One day they had an argument. Aws divorced her by “Thihar,” a pagan custom of divorcing a wife by saying, “Be to me as my mother’s back.” This custom was degrading to women. […]
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By Quran Academy | April 13th, 2017
Words of Wisdom – Inspirational Islamic Quotes
اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ صِرَاطَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا الضَّالِّينَ Guide us to the straight path – The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not of those who have evoked [Your] anger or of those who are astray. >> Understand the Quran in as little as 10 minutes/day. Click here […]
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By Quran Academy | April 13th, 2017
Connecting to God Through Nature
Life in 21st century is dynamic and fast paced – “you snooze, you lose”. And in this fast track of existence, our careers, family, friends and entertainment consume us so entirely that we barely take the time to stop and stare at our surroundings, reflect at the creation of the heavens and the earth. As […]
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By Quran Academy | April 13th, 2017
Is it important for a Muslim to learn Tajweed?
Whether it’s growing up as born Muslims or reverts to Islam, one of the biggest challenges we face when it comes to understanding, reciting and embracing the true wonders of the Glorious Quran – is adhering to the proper rules of Tajweed >>>Do you want to feel closer to Allah and taste the sweetness of […]
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By Quran Academy | April 10th, 2017
Lessons from the Lives of the Holy Prophets
The Arabic word that corresponds to “human being” is Insan. This word takes its root from the word Nisyan, which literally means “forgetfulness”. As human beings, our general understanding of life is one that is unsettled by the troubles or difficulties we face and many times, we find ourselves lost without any sense of direction. […]
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By Quran Academy | April 9th, 2017
Benefits of Reciting Ayat al-Kursi
Several narrations from the hadith of the holy Prophet (saw) have described ayat al-kursi as the greatest verse that was revealed to the Prophet (saw), according to the Prophet himself. Why is this verse so important to our daily lives as Muslims? Apart from containing names and praises of Allah (swt), there are so many […]
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