Love can be defined as an “unselfish, loyal and benevolent concern for the good of another” (Merriam Webster Dictionary). As Muslims we love Allah, but have we reflected on Allah’s love for us? Here are 7 examples of Allah’s love for us in Islam. 1. When we try to get close to Allah, Allah comes […]

There is a very high chance that all of us are going to have a socially-isolated Ramadan because of the coronavirus pandemic that is currently spreading all over the world.  For many of us, it’ll be the first Ramadan where we will not attend the congregational taraweeh prayers in the masjid, have iftar dinners with […]

And did people think that they’ll say that they believe without being tested? (Qur’an 29:2) Have you ever deeply pondered on how Muslims of the past felt whenever they went through a calamity?  The Quran tells us stories of the people of Prophet Nuh and the flood that destroyed many of them, of Prophet Yunus […]

Did you know that mindfulness is used to treat heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep problems, addictions, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, digestive problems, and relationship difficulties? (https://www.helpguide.org/harvard/benefits-of-mindfulness.htm)  Mindfulness is “a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations” (https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/mindfulness). Mindfulness trains […]

Allah (SWT) says in the Holy Quran that problems are a normal part of this world (verse 3:186 and others). Here are the top 5 Islamic ways to cope with life’s problems.  5.Find Peace in Qadr/Destiny Qadr is the Islamic belief that everything is predestined and part of Allah’s will. This belief brings a sense […]

One day, you’re inspired to memorize the Quran and you download a Quran app or register at your local Madrasah. The next day, you hit a few stumbling blocks on the way and suddenly you’ve not memorized in days and you’re already forgetting the portion that you’ve memorized. The journey of memorizing the Qur’an is […]