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Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Being a non-Arab, I found it very difficult when I first started learning proper recitation of the Quran. Alhamdulillah I received a lot of help from others by the guidance of Allah, and I will share with you some of the tips which I found very useful for rapidly facilitating proper Quranic … Read more

In this week’s central ayah Allah ‘azza wa jall sounds a soul-shaking wake up-call: O my people, this worldly life is only [temporary] enjoyment, and indeed, the Hereafter – that is the home of [permanent] settlement. [Quran, 40:39] Let’s get our minds and hearts focussed and navigate towards Ramadhan inspired and motivated, in shaa Allah. … Read more

By K. Balkhi “I know when my Lord remembers me,” said the sage Sabet Bonani. “How do you know?” the people asked him. “He remembers me when I remember Him”. [1] So remember Me; I will remember you. And be grateful to Me and do not deny Me. [Surah Al Baqarah, 2:152] Many of us … Read more

Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim We know that Allah swt has many beautiful names and attributes, and some of us even memorize His 99 names in order to attain paradise. In reality, how much do we know about these names, and how do they affect our lives? Just memorizing a bunch of words is no use if … Read more

Some blessings are sent as a disguise, and we often times may fail to see how truly blessed we are, unless of course we are truly grateful. Gratitude is not just something expressed in the Quran and a trait of the believers, but it is also a well researched topic in the field of psychology. … Read more

Charity is something that is very important to us as Muslims, and Allah (swt) stresses this importance when he speaks of the qualities of believers and those who earn his pleasure will ultimately be the ones who are given the best of rewards, Jannah. And establish prayer and give zakah (charity), and whatever good you … Read more

Allah calls Himself Al-Badee’— The incomparable Originator— on two occasions in the Quran. He is the One who initiates and creates in amazing and original ways that have no precedent, without any model or example. Al-Badee’ is the incomparable, the unique, and only One who originates, commences, invents, and creates in a perfect way! The … Read more

Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim There are two extremes of tawakkul. One of them is depending of Allah so much that you just sit back and relax and imagine that Allah will sort things out without your lifting a finger to help yourself. Another is depending on yourself and your own efforts so much that you stop … Read more

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