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By Umm Abdullah It may sound like ingratitude, but the clouds of frustration had hovered over me long enough to make me really appreciate the beams of sunlight that finally penetrated through them. Why All the Discontent? It wasn’t as if my husband was a bad person, or that Allah didn’t bless me with children, … Read more

By Tabassum Mosleh Allah Ta’ala has given us direct access to call Him, 24/7. In fact, making duas constantly increases our eemaan and makes us better human beings. But still we ask others to make dua for us— for instance those who are going for Hajj, or those whom we think are knowledgeable and pious. … Read more

By Tabassum Mosleh Those experiencing  after-divorce setbacks will find true tranquility only in the Quran, and not just in the ayat on divorce. But for now let’s look at an ayah specific  to this subject. Allah (swt) says: But if they separate [by divorce], Allah will enrich each [of them] from His abundance. And ever … Read more

Define Success What is true success? Getting a degree? Getting a good job? Will buying a splendid mansion count as success? If so, why are there so many suicides among the “successful?” The whole world and its comforts which we term signs of “success” were created as mere tools for pursuing true success. The only … Read more

The Months of Islam Do you know that you’ve just entered the month of Dhu’l-Qa’dah? Dhu’l-Qa’dah is the first of the four sacred months (Al-Ashhur Al-Hurum).  The other three are Dhul-Hijjah, Muharram and Rajab. These four months are mentioned in Surah At Tawbah, Quran, 9:36. In these sacred months the rewards and punishments for deeds … Read more

By Tabassum Mosleh Allah (swt) has opened direct access for us to call Him at any time we want. In fact, making duas constantly increases our eemaan and makes us better human beings. But still we ask others to make dua for us; for instance we ask those who are going for Hajj, or those … Read more

By Tabassum Mosleh Allah (s.w.t.) has opened for us direct access to call Him anytime we want. In fact making duas constantly increases our eemaan and makes us better human beings. But still we ask others to make dua for us, for instance those who are going for Hajj, or those whom we think are … Read more

By Tabassum Mosleh The Quran mentions several special groups of people. If you’re among a special group, you’re worthy of a special award, a special mercy bestowed by Allah (s.w.t.). One of these groups of people is what the Quran terms as “Ulul Albab” or the People of Intellect. Who are the Ulul Albab? Allah … Read more

By Tabassum Mosleh بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم You are the best creation. Let not anyone, even yourself, tell you otherwise– you are the best as long as you worship Allah ﷻ. He says: We have certainly created man in the best of stature. (95:4) A human being can become worse than an animal, but he … Read more