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by Tonje Hagen I once heard a Muslim explain his religion like this: “Islam is a relationship between you and the Creator— after you get to know Him”. For me, born and raised in a Christian family in a small town in Norway— with seven different churches and no mosque–  then accepting Islam at the … Read more

Abdullah ibn Mas’ud RA said: “I asked the Prophet SAWS, ‘Which deed is most liked by Allah SWT?’  He said, ‘Prayer offered on time.’ I asked him, ‘Then what?’ He said, ‘Kindness and respect towards parents.’ I asked him, ‘Then what?’ He said, ‘Jihad for the sake of Allah  SWT.’”  Doing this opens the biggest … Read more

By Hafsa Sultana Imagine This . . . Imagine finding a box that looks ordinary on the outside but is filled with gold, silver, diamonds, rubies, rings, necklaces, bracelets, crowns, pearls, and more. What would you do with such a box? Would you open it and enjoy the treasures or put it away in a … Read more

By Gulzar Karishma Many books have been published about it by eminent scholars. Scientists have spent years on researching it. And ordinary people struggle day in and out in pursuit of it. Perhaps what we fail to realize is that happiness is not a momentary feeling of joy but rather a way of living life. … Read more

Allah calls Himself Al-Mu’min— The Giver of tranquillity, The Source of faith— on one occasion in the Quran. He is the One who bestows the gifts of peace, security, and faith. Al-Mu’min removes fear, affirms His oneness, and is the Most Faithful! The Bestower of Faith and Security, the Faithful Mu’min comes from the root … Read more

by Khawlah bint Yahya This week we look at something that can either be so beautiful it helps you towards Jannah or so ugly that it can pull you both into the fire together: Friendship. Friends on that Day will be enemies one to another, except al-Muttaqoon (i.e. those who have Taqwah). [Quran 43:67] In … Read more

by Sumbal Tariq For without doubt in the remembrance of God, do hearts find satisfaction. [Quran, 13:28] Why So Much Stress? Every human being, no matter what religion or nation, has certain needs. We want these needs to be filled so that we can gain peace and satisfaction. Allah Almighty provides these things for us and … Read more

by Amani Iqbal As a new full-time mum with a seven-month-old baby, I found it difficult to find free time for ibadah like I did before. I found that by the time I was done with household duties and baby care my day was over! However, I gradually found a few ways to incorporate ibadah … Read more

Allah calls Himself As-Salaam— The Giver and Source of Peace, The Perfection — on one occasion in the Quran. He is the One who is the source of all peace and safety. As-Salaam is perfect and whole and He is the only one who can bestow safety and security as well as inner peace! The … Read more