By Ahmed Al Matani The subject of raising kids Islamically is not an easy matter. It requires a lot of patience, determination, dedication and sacrifice and most importantly seeking Allah’s help. This article humbly attempts to shed light on…
When Almighty Allāh asked us to perform all rituals (‘ibādāt) such as offering prayers, giving zakāh, observing fasting, performing pilgrimage, and so on, He did not mean by that mere meaningless rituals, affecting nothing in one’s inner and outer behaviour.…
I’m 35 years old, originally from Latvia. I reverted to Islam in 2010. My generation was raised to a certain extent in the Soviet Union. It was a system with its own ideology, in which religion was marginalized. People were…
Allah did confer a great favour on the Believers when He sent among them a Messenger from among themselves, rehearsing unto them the Signs of Allah, purifying them. And instructing them in Scripture and Wisdom, while before that, they had…
“Those who believe, and whose hearts find satisfaction in the remembrance of Allah: for without doubt in remembrance of Allah do hearts find satisfaction” (Qur’an 13:28) Allah the Almighty informs us in the Noble Qur’an that all His Creation is…
“And seek forgiveness of your Lord, and turn unto Him in repentance, for my Lord is indeed full of mercy and loving-kindness.” (Quran 11:90) “He accepts repentance from His servants and pardons their sins. He knows everything you do.” (Quran…
Today’s thought comes from the Qur’an, Surah 93 (ad-Dhuha) Ayah 1-5: “By the morning brightness and by the night when it grows still, your Lord has not forsaken you, nor does He hate you, and the future will be…
