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What is Dawah? Dawah is not just talks and speeches; it is a warm invitation through beautiful actions. It is not just about quoting a lot; it is about reaching hearts. It is not just presenting statistics, data, number or logic; it is a lovely feeling of influencing hearts and minds. It is not just … Read more

By Tabassum Mosleh | If I tell you, “You should read this article,” you will ask me, “Why should I?” And you have every right to ask. Coming from someone else, “should” statements, instead of motivating us to do the thing we “should” be doing, do the very opposite: they repel us and can even … Read more

By Tabassum Mosleh | ‘But how did your cat die?’ Sarah’s cousin asked her. Sarah was silent, trying to focus on her phone. ‘It was so cute!’ the boy insisted. ‘Yes, how is your school going?’ Sarah asked him. ‘Tell me! How did it die?’ Another cousin came to the rescue. ‘Allah took it. Now … Read more

by Tabassum Mosleh | Ever burnt a kettle on the stove? Forgot all about your clothes in the washing machine until days later? Promised to meet someone and remembered only the day after the appointment? If you’ve got a leaky memory like me, then you must be somewhat familiar with situations like these. It’s not … Read more

| By Tabassum Mosleh | Human beings are weak by nature, and so it’s inevitable that when we interact we’ll have disputes and ill feelings. We can’t expect anyone, even ourselves, to be perfect. Sometimes it’s the other person’s fault, and “he started it,” and sometimes it’s ours. Naturally, when someone wrongs us, we may … Read more

What does role does the Quran play in our lives? Here’s a short list. Please add your own views in the comments section below! The Quran: Teaches Muslim parents to create homes that are safe and nurturing— emotionally, physically, and spiritually— for Muslim children. [Quran, 2:233] Teaches us to treat our parents well. [Quran, 6:151] … Read more

By Tabassum Mosleh | O you who have believed, enter into peacefulness, the whole (of you), and do not ever follow the steps of As-shaytan; (The all-vicious, i.e., the Devil) surely he is an evident enemy to you. [Quran, 2:208] Imagine you’re on top of a mountain. Someone whispers, “Jump!” Of course you won’t listen. … Read more

Psychologists tell us that it’s impossible not to lie, that we all do it every day, consciously or unconsciously, in one way or another. This view almost makes it look like lying is normal and that a certain amount of lying is okay. But even the psychologists who make this claim admit that lying can … Read more

By Tabassum Mosleh | Parents’ love– it’s intense, unselfish, natural, and beautiful. And it’s an amazing gift of Allah. Children’s love for their parents – often it’s not so intense; sometimes it’s selfish and takes effort. And it’s an extremely emphasized order of Allah. In a few places in the Quran Allah commands us to … Read more