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 […]
A Journey Like No Other: Visiting the House of Allah
Going to the House of Allah is a very special journey. It’s not just about traveling to Makkah—it’s about answering a call from Allah. When you see the Ka‘bah for the first time, your heart feels something you can’t describe. It reminds you that life is short and that we are here to worship Allah. […]
Let’s Read Surah Kahf Today (Friday): A Simple Path to Meeting Allah
Allah says, ‘Say, “I am only a man like you, to whom has been revealed that your god is one God. So whoever would hope for the meeting with his Lord – let him do righteous work and not associate in the worship of his Lord anyone.”‘ (Quran, 18:110) This ayah teaches us that the […]
Du’a of the Traveller
The du‘ā’ of the traveler (du‘ā’ al-musāfir) is a beautiful supplication taught by the Prophet ﷺ for when a Muslim sets out on a journey. اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ، وَإِنَّا إِلَى رَبِّنَا لَمُنْقَلِبُونَ اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْأَلُكَ فِي سَفَرِنَا هَذَا الْبِرَّ وَالتَّقْوَى وَمِنَ الْعَمَلِ مَا […]
Let’s Read Surah Kahf Today (Friday): Learn Adab Before Knowledge
In Surah Al-Kahf, Prophet Musa (peace be upon him) teaches us how to behave when learning from someone wiser. Even though he was a great prophet, he humbly asked Al-Khidr if he could follow him to learn. “May I follow you so that you teach me of what you have been taught of right guidance?” […]
Let’s Read Surah Kahf Today (Friday): Why We Are Muslims
We are Muslims because we believe in one God, Allah Most High who created us and guides us through the Qur’an, His final revelation. Surah Al-Kahf reminds us that this life is a test and that true success lies in holding firmly to our faith, even when it’s hard. Just like the young men of […]