Preparing for Fasting of the Elite
Preparing for the fasting of the elite starts before Ramadan even begins. It means getting our hearts ready, not just our bodies. We try to clean our intentions, ask Allah for forgiveness, stay away from bad speech and harmful habits, and spend more time with the Qur’an, du’a, and remembering Allah. Little by little, the […]
Preparing for Ramadhan
The Companions of the Prophet ﷺ demonstrated remarkable devotion in the way they approached Ramadan. For six months before its arrival, they would sincerely pray to Allah to allow them to reach the blessed month in good health and faith. Then, for six months after Ramadan, they would continue to supplicate—asking Allah to accept their […]
Preparing for Ramadhan
Ramadhan is just around the corner—a special time of reflection, mercy, and getting closer to Allah. As it approaches, we prepare our hearts for fasting, prayer, reading the Qur’an, and being more mindful of how we treat others. Fasting during Ramadhan is required for every adult Muslim who is mentally sound and physically able, with […]
Four Main Ways Allah Preserves the Qur’an
Four Main Ways Allah Preserves the Qur’an 1️⃣ Divine Promise of Preservation (Ḥifẓ by Allah Himself) Allah explicitly guaranteed the preservation of the Qur’an: “Indeed, We sent down the Reminder, and indeed We will surely preserve it.”(Qur’an 15:9) This is unique. No other revelation came with a direct, divine promise of protection.Meaning: preservation is not left to human effort […]
Let’s Read Surah Al-Kahf Today (Friday): True Freedom
Allah says at the opening of Surah Al-Kahf: ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ ٱلَّذِىٓ أَنزَلَ عَلَىٰ عَبْدِهِ ٱلْكِتَٰبَ وَلَمْ يَجْعَل لَّهُۥ عِوَجَا “All praise is due to Allah, who has sent down upon His slave the Book and has not made therein any deviance.” (Surah Al-Kahf 18:1) The Qur’an teaches us a profound truth: every human being is […]