Building Real Bonds of Brotherhood
When the Prophet (ﷺ) came to Madinah, one of the first things he did was create brotherhood among the believers. He (ﷺ) taught us that one of the best acts of faith is to mend relations between people. Allah tells us: “The believers are nothing but brothers, so make peace between them.” (Qur’an 49:10). If […]
Courage to Speak the Truth
A strong Muslim is someone who isn’t afraid to speak the truth, even when it’s hard. Islam teaches us that staying quiet in the face of wrong only makes the wrong stronger, but standing up for what’s right brings honor and earns Allah’s pleasure. The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “The best form of jihad is to […]
Building People Before Buildings
Allah says, “…A mosque founded on righteousness from the first day is more worthy for you to stand in. Within it are men who love to purify themselves; and Allah loves those who purify themselves.” (Surah Tawba 9:108) What really matters when building a mosque, a school is not just the walls and structure, but […]
Let’s Read Surah Kahf Today (Friday): The Prophet’s Grief and Love for His Ummah
In Surah Al-Kahf (18:6), Allah says: “Then perhaps you would kill yourself through grief over them, [O Muhammad], if they do not believe in this message, [and] out of sorrow.” This ayah reveals the deep anguish and sorrow our beloved Prophet ﷺ felt over the disbelief of his people—not for himself, but out of love […]
Think Before You Speak / Write
Words have power—they can build or break, heal or harm—whether spoken aloud or written down. That’s why it’s essential to pause and reflect before expressing ourselves in any form. A moment of silence or hesitation before hitting “send” or speaking up can prevent a lifetime of regret. When we take the time to consider the […]
Thanking Allah through Honoring Our Parents
Allah Most High says, وَقَضَىٰ رَبُّكَ أَلَّا تَعْبُدُوا إِلَّا إِيَّاهُ وَبِالْوَالِدَيْنِ إِحْسَانًا ۚ إِمَّا يَبْلُغَنَّ عِندَكَ الْكِبَرَ أَحَدُهُمَا أَوْ كِلَاهُمَا فَلَا تَقُل لَّهُمَا أُفٍّ وَلَا تَنْهَرْهُمَا وَقُل لَّهُمَا قَوْلًا كَرِيمًا And your Lord has decreed that you not worship except Him, and to parents, good treatment. Whether one or both of them reach old age […]
Praise from the Prophet ﷺ : Salim Mawla Abi Hudhaifa
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “Take the Qur’an from four: Ibn Mas‘ud, Salim the freed slave of Abu Hudhayfah, Ubayy ibn Ka‘b, and Mu‘adh ibn Jabal.” (Bukhari & Muslim) Salim, mawla Abu Hudhayfah was originally a Persian slave. He was freed by Abu Hudhayfah ibn ‘Utbah, a prominent Qurayshi companion, and adopted as a son […]
The Blessings of Rabiʿ al-Awwal and the Importance of Seerah
Rabiʿ al-Awwal is a very special month for Muslims because it’s the month when Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was born. His coming into the world was a great blessing, as he brought guidance, mercy, and light to all of humanity. During this month, many Muslims take time to remember his life, learn from his example, and […]
Let’s Read Surah Kahf Today (Friday): Eternal Home of Peace and Happiness
Allah says, “Indeed, those who have believed and done righteous deeds – they will have the Gardens of Paradise as a lodging, Wherein they abide eternally. They will not desire from it any transfer.” (Quran, Al-Kahf 18:108-109) These ayahs tell us that those who truly believe in Allah and do good will be rewarded with […]
The Three Beautiful Responses in the Qur’an
In the Qur’an, Allah teaches us three “beautiful” ways to handle life’s struggles: ṣabr jameel (beautiful patience) in Surah Yusuf (12:18), hajr jameel (beautiful avoidance) in Surah al-Muzzammil (73:10), and ṣafḥ jameel (beautiful forgiveness) in Surah al-Hijr (15:85). Beautiful patience means holding on in tough times without complaining to people, only turning to Allah. Beautiful […]
Beautiful Patience: Trusting Allah Like Prophet Ya‘qub
Prophet Ya‘qub (Jacob, peace be upon him) showed amazing patience when he lost his beloved son Yusuf. Even though his heart was full of pain, he never gave up hope in Allah. Instead of complaining to people, he turned to Allah with his sadness and trusted that Allah had a plan. This is what he […]
Why We Still Need Teachers?
No matter how much information is out there, we still need to learn from real, qualified teachers. Allah tells us in the Qur’an, “Ask the people of knowledge if you do not know” (16:43). If Allah wanted, He could have just sent down books for us to figure out on our own. But instead, He […]
