Category: Ramadaan

Al Mujeeb

Know your Lord (part 4): The One Who Responds

Jun 10, 2018

We live in a world of means. And the Qur’an tells us to utilize our means, as those means were made available to us by Allah (swt). But we sometimes forget that du`a’, calling on Allah (swt) sincerely, is one of those means. Sometimes it is the only means, and at other times it is one of many means that is required to reach an end goal. We do not simply download a job application without filling it in and then expect to get the job. So just like certain steps are required to achieve an end goal, du`a’ is also one of those steps. … More Know your Lord (part 4): The One Who Responds

As Salaam: the source of Peace

Know your Lord (part 3): The Source of Peace

Jun 2, 2018

  See other parts in this series here. Continuing our series focussing on learning and benefitting from (some of) the names of Almighty Allah, we move on to part 3: As-Salaam (The Source of Peace). Again, the text is by Jinan Yousef. But you can also find more in the encyclopedia-like book Who is Allah? by Umm Abdurrahman … More Know your Lord (part 3): The Source of Peace

Back to the middle

May 31, 2018

A day like this is a milestone, as well as a stopping point. A time to think about what we’ve learnt so far this month. What we’ve intended to do, then what we’ve followed through on, and what we’ve lagged behind in. What unexpected goodness has come. How grateful we should be for the blessings we’ve felt so far – whether we perceive them to be great or small. … More Back to the middle

Ramadaan

Ramadan Basics: all you need to know about the Muslim month of fasting

May 30, 2018

Why do Muslims starve themselves during Ramadan? What do they get out of it? And why is the moon so important to them in this month? If you’ve never really heard about the deeper meanings behind this sacred month of Islam, read on to find out all you need to know. … More Ramadan Basics: all you need to know about the Muslim month of fasting

Ar Razzaaq: The Provider

Know your Lord (part 2): The Provider

May 23, 2018

“And in the heaven is your provision and whatever you are promised. Then by the Lord of the heaven and earth, indeed, it is truth – just as [sure as] it is that you are speaking.” (Qur’an, 51:22-23)

The Prophet ﷺ (peace be upon him) said that a soul will not die until it gets all of the provision that has been apportioned for it (Ibn Hibban). … More Know your Lord (part 2): The Provider

Reset

May 14, 2018

Knock knock.
Who’s there?

You know who.

That annual visitor,
who comes around
to remind you of how strong you really are.

… More Reset