Islam places much emphasis on modesty and the Hijab is at the helm of a Muslim woman’s modesty. Allah made the Hijab obligatory upon the believing woman for the purpose of guarding her, to shield her from harassment and the preying eyes of the less honorable. What is Hijab? Hijab is an Arabic term that …
It is human nature to err. Although we may work hard to make an effort to avoid taking part in activities that are forbidden, each of us no doubt amasses a number of sins daily. These could be both intentional and unintentional. Unfortunately this is very easy in this day and age. But Allah is …
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Revealed 1400 years ago, the Holy Quran remains to this day unhindered by man’s interference. While the verses of this blessed book are mesmerising, its message is deep and imparts great wisdom concerning all aspects of human life that are well beyond the realm of human thought. No other book can boast of such vast …
Tawakkul refers to the act of putting your trust in Allah i.e. depending on Allah alone. It is to surrender the outcomes of our efforts to Allah and also to accept His decree regardless of whether it is how we expected. Tawakkul is about about realizing that Allah alone can provide for us, protect us …
Good and bad omens have perhaps existed as long as the existence of man. While some objects, animals, sounds, or occurrences are perceived to augur good fortune, some others are interpreted as signs indicating misfortune and failure in whatever task an individual is hoping to undertake. Omens vary from culture to culture. In the pre-Islamic …
Whether you are wondering how to become a Muslim or in a quest to learn more about Islam, we would firstly like to welcome you with the Muslims’ universal greeting— Assalamu Alaikum. No, Assalamu Alaikum is not just reserved for Muslims, rather it is a greeting that wishes peace upon another, as it is translated …
To answer the question of what Jannatul Firdaus is we first need to understand what Jannah is. Jannah, in Islam, is the paradise promised to Al-Momineen (the Believers) in Qur’an. There are a lot of depictions about Jannah. Allah has described it in many beautiful ways and all of those descriptions paint a picture of …
“Adhkar” – remembrance of Allah is one of the best ways for a Muslim to get close to his Creator. Not only does it remind us of how much we are in need of Him, it also add weight to our measure of good deeds on the scale on the day of Judgement. They also …
JazakAllahu Khair is often used by Muslims in everyday language to express gratitude – in essence it is a replacement for ‘thank you’ (which in Arabic is ‘shukran’). So, what exactly does the term JazakAllahu Khair actually mean? Meaning of JazakAllahu Khair JazakAllah Khair جزاك الله خير means “May Allah reward you with good (or …
The place I reside in is known for it’s bad drivers. Occasionally while driving, I find myself very agitated by the actions of certain less than civil fellow motorists. Quite often I blurt out words that shortly thereafter I find myself regretting & then seeking Allah’s forgiveness. A few weeks back I was listening to …
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