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Allah’s name Al-Lateef— The Subtle, The Most Gentle, The All-Kind— occurs seven times in the Quran. Al-Lateef is the One Who disposes of our affairs in the most beneficial way without us even perceiving it. He is Al-Lateef to His slave, being kind, gentle, and merciful, and He’s Al-Lateef of His slave; He’s fully aware … Read more

A good memory—both short-term and long-term— is foundational to the learning process, so let’s do everything we can to nurture and support it! 1. Get enough sleep. When you sleep your brain is like a busy office, organising and filing away the data that it’s accumulated during the day. You need to give it enough … Read more

by Kelly El-Yacoubi Humans seek satisfaction.  We all need food, shelter, clothing, friendship, love, peace, and happiness. We spend our days pursuing things that we hope will make us satisfied. In our globalized world it’s easier than ever for you to find exactly what you’re looking for. If you want to know something you can … Read more

by Bela Khan The early bird gets the worm— clichéd, but true— so let’s talk about building the habit that can not only change our lives but also change the fate of the entire ummah. That habit is getting up for el-fajr and utilizing the time after it. The irony is that we Muslims love … Read more

Allah’s name Al-Hakam— The Judge, The Giver of Justice, The Arbitrator— occurs on one occasion in the Quran. He is the One who always delivers justice, in every situation, to everyone. Al-Hakam never wrongs anyone and is never oppressive, He is the only true judge; no one can overturn His judgment and no one can … Read more

Our faith sometimes weakens and we become overwhelmed by our desires. The shaytaan makes sin attractive to us, so we fall into things that Allah ‘azza wajal has forbidden. Now the question is not whether or not you will sin, because mistakes are in fact part of our nature. The question is: what will you … Read more

Start Mapping! Mindmapping has proven to be an effective tool for scientists, composers, writers, and students of the Quran! Why? Because this method of note-taking allows the brain to form links between information bits and to create a network of meaning that strengthens memory and enhances understanding of the material. How Do I Do it? … Read more

Nazira Usmani Glad Tidings for the Patient One And We will surely test you with something of fear and hunger and a loss of wealth and lives and fruits . . . [from Quran, 2:155] Have you ever been tested with sickness, loss of loved ones, unemployment, job loss, or a financial crisis? Does your … Read more

by Zaida Ayliff Solomons Is there a rainbow out there or a dark cloud? I don’t know— I can’t see. I simply breathe in the cold air. Should I take a walk, or mope? I decide to mope, away from the day, escaping the sun’s rays. If you were in Cape Town, South Africa yesterday … Read more