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
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
At this time of year, we take out our heaters, blankets, thermals. We prepare ourselves for months of cold, wet and difficult conditions.
But while we do this, and while we may suffer from the cold, we must remember that there are many out there who suffer a lot worse than we do in these cold days and nights. There are those who live in run down homes, shacks and informal dwellings. Worse still, some are homeless. … More Chill
“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
Each Ramadaan, many of us make special plans on how we will fill these blessed days and nights with positive, spiritually productive endeavours. This year, one of my main focuses is to learn and benefit from (some of) the names of Almighty Allah – because to know your Creator is to come closer to Him. … More Know your Lord (part 1): The Giver of Gifts
For the most part, I’ve shunned promoting my blog via Facebook. But, seeing the power of the platform, and the fact that I’d like my content to reach and hopefully benefit a wider audience, I’ve taken the plunge and set up a Facebook page. … More The Facebook experiment
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
You know who.
That annual visitor,
who comes around
to remind you of how strong you really are.
To truly form a complete picture of a belief system, we must read its scriptures. In Islam, this means reading the religion’s revealed book – the Holy Quran.
But if you’re not Muslim, why should you read it? … More What’s in it for me? (7 Reasons to Read The Quran if You’re Not a Muslim)
I step out
onto this familiar rooftop,
Observing the still morning air
While others below hurry
to start their morning routines.
Approaching the edge,
I gaze upon the suburbs
as thick layers of cloud float across the sky,
Pushed by the fresh morning wind. … More The birth of a new day
In honour of this week’s blessed occasion of the Prophet Muhammad’s (peace be upon him) miraculous night journey and ascension (Isra and Mi’raj), mosques worldwide will commemorate it by holding a special programme. Find out more about this piece of Islamic history right here…. … More Isra and Mi’raj (for dummies)
