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By Uzma Alan Why is Surah al-Fatihah so precise yet such an important surah? Al-Fatihah is a prayer, a dialogue between the abd (slave) and his Rabb, the Creator of everything. Surah al-Fatihah, known in Arabic as as-sab al-mathani, i.e. “the seven repeatedly recited ayaat” is a short yet comprehensive surah. In its seven ayaat … Read more

                                  EXTRA: Have you seen we added a dua’ to each Name,linked to the meaning? You can use these dua’s for each Name to remember the meaning and remind yourself  how to LIVE by that Name!

by Khawlah bint Yahya They have a very close relationship with you and are with you from the very beginning until the end of your life and beyond. Some spend their whole existence in ruku’, and when judgement is called they raise their heads and say: Glory be to You, our Lord, we did not … Read more

By Julaiha Parveen Dear brothers and sisters, as-salaamu-alaikkum. Anger is a healthy, normal emotion, but it’s one that creates devastating results when it’s out of control. Anger is another form of Shaytan, the forbidden, a concealed weapon that demolishes the noblest of characters. Because of anger human beings can lose their wisdom, changing themselves into … Read more

by Kadeeja Nourin Ibrahim Aliyah, a pious Muslimah, has been married for three years now. She’s happy with her married life except for the fact that she doesn’t have a baby to call her ‘’mama.’’ But she’s never discouraged; she trusts in Allah (swt) and knows a baby will arrive at the right time. She … Read more

Allah calls Himself Al-Mutakabbir— The Supremely Great, The Perfection of Greatness— on one occasion in the Quran. He is the One who is supremely great. Al-Mutakabbir reveals His Greatness and power at every moment and in every incident! The Supreme, The Possessor of All Rights, The Perfect Greatness Mutakabbir comes from the root kaaf-baa-raa, which … Read more

What a surprising question, especially coming from a Muslim! For years we’ve been talking about the importance of understanding the Quran as one of the most urgent demands of the Quran itself. We’re already late. How long are we going to put off reading it? If I told my masters students to remain for another … Read more