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By Kamran Shafi In one of the most famous Surahs of the Quran Allah (swt) said: Al-Rahman (the intensely merciful), a’llamal-Quran (He taught the Quran). [Quran, 55:1] In other words, Allah (swt) has declared Himself the Teacher of the Quran, and who can be a better teacher than He? Sincere Intention and Consistent Supplication (dua) … Read more

by Nazira Usmani The Natural Result of Unplanned Voyages I was one of those unfortunates who starts a sea voyage without checking the bottom of the boat, not even thinking about whether my provisions were enough to make it to the end of this precarious journey. Naturally my boat capsized, but by Allah(swt)’s grace, I … Read more

Allah calls Himself Al-Musawwir— The Fashioner, The Bestower of Forms— on one occasion in the Quran. He is the One who forms and shapes all that exists. Al-Musawwir gave everything its own distinct shape and inclination or desire – despite the great variety of the creation – every single creature is unique! The Shaper, The … Read more

Attention is one of the most important parts of memorisation— for information to pass from short-term memory into long-term memory, you need to focus. This is easier said than done! In the modern world we’re bombarded with distractions, so most of us need to make a few changes in our lives in order to help … Read more

And of His signs is your slumber by night and by day, and your seeking of His bounty. Lo! herein indeed are portents for folk who heed. [Al-Room, ayah 23] Sleep Reflections 1.          Ponder the Greatness of Your Lord In Ayat ul Kursi Allaah ‘azza wajal says: Neither drowsiness overtakes Him nor sleep . . … Read more

By Mujahedulla Khan All praise, thanks, respect, and glory be to Allah (swt), the One and Only, as Allah Himself says, Innal Iazzatha lillahi jameeya.  Further, all Salath wa Salam be upon our prophet Muhammad (pbuh) whom Allah Himself praises as the best of all characters (Khulkhun Azeem) and as the best of role models in … Read more

by Mirza Yawar Baig Roadmap to Jannah Allah [swt] sent us a roadmap to Jannah. He said: لَقَدْ كَانَ لَكُمْ فِي رَسُولِ اللَّهِ أُسْوَةٌ حَسَنَةٌ لِّمَن كَانَ يَرْجُو اللَّهَ وَالْيَوْمَ الْآخِرَ وَذَكَرَ اللَّهَ كَثِيرًا Indeed in the Messenger of Allah (Muhammadr) you have a good example to follow for him who hopes in (the Meeting … Read more

Allah calls Himself Al-Baari’ — The Originator, The Maker, The Evolver— on three ocassions in the Quran. He is the One who creates form out of nothing. Al-Baari’ creates with no model or similarity and evolves that which is in perfect proportion and harmony without any fault! The Originator, The Producer, The Inventor Baari’ comes … Read more