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by Nida Ajaz It was a crazy Friday afternoon. An article needed immediate submission. My older one demanded lunch, the younger one needed a change of diapers, and my husband needed his jumah clothes immediately. The last thing I could have wished at the time was for my phone to ring. And that’s when it … Read more

The Names  Al-Qaabid, Al-Baasit— The Withholder, The Extender— are not specifically used as beautiful names in the Quran.  Al-Qaabid is the One whose wisdom decides when to withhold something or to make something scarce, either physically or spiritually. He is the One who holds all hearts in His hand. Al-Baasit is the One Who expands … Read more

Wake Up Those Brain Cells! Soft, natural light has been proven to give the brain a boost. A good study lamp— one that gives a steady light, strong enough to see well by but not harsh— is a wise investment. The best kind of lamp for mood and concentration is a full-spectrum lamp— the kind … Read more

You know what you want and are constantly trying to pursue it, but somehow you never really seem to get anywhere. Why not? Many of us have a mindset that’s totally working against us! If we want success we need to understand our ideals of success. This week we look at how your productivity is … Read more

By Syed Ubaidullah Hussainy The Word “Arabic” in the Quran The word “Arabic” has been mentioned 23 times in the Holy Quran. Not only was it the language of the prophet and his community, classical Arabic was a language of great eloquence and simplicity, making it easy for the faithful to understand and ponder. Words … Read more

When you’re studying Arabic, do you often forget verbs? Definitions? Tenses? Studies suggest that looking up the answer right away is better than waiting. In fact, the longer you try to remember without looking it up, the less likely you’ll be to remember the answer later! So have all your learning resources near you so … Read more

Sleep aids learning in two very important ways: 1). When you get enough quality sleep, your mind focuses better and thus learns better. 2).  While you’re sleeping your brain consolidates your memories; that is to say, organises them, files them away in the right places, and ties them down so they last a long time. … Read more

MAKE A PLAN To fail to plan is to plan to fail! Make yearly goals, monthly goals, weekly goals, and daily goals! If you think you don’t have any time to study, have a look at these examples: Daily goals—fifteen minutes of lesson time, including video viewing, study of text, and practice in speaking Arabic … Read more