Marriage with Honor: Seeking Blessings Through Family Respect
Marriage is one of the most important decisions of your life—a sacred covenant, not just between two people, but between two families, made in the sight of Allah. While it may be legally possible in some cases to marry without your parents’ knowledge, Islam teaches us that seeking the blessings (barakah) of our parents is […]
Sacred Appointments: When Prayer Shapes Our Lives
A believer’s life must revolve around the prayer, not the other way around. The five daily prayers are not interruptions to our day—they are the very purpose of our existence, sacred appointments with Allah that give structure, meaning, and barakah to everything else. When we prioritize ṣalāh, we align ourselves with the rhythm of the […]
Begin Daʿwah with the Self
Our duty as Muslims is to uphold amr bil maʿrūf wa nahy ʿan al-munkar—to command what is right and forbid what is wrong—not just in public, but first within ourselves. The true daʿwah begins in the heart: when we purify our intentions, our actions naturally call others to Allah. Spreading Islam is not limited to […]
‘Umar’s Legacy and the Forgotten Depth of True Knowledge
When ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb died, it was said that nine-tenths of knowledge disappeared—not the knowledge of legal rulings or memorized texts, but the knowledge rooted in deep awe (ḥashya) of Allah. ʿUmar embodied a type of sacred awareness that made him just, humble, and constantly afraid of his accountability before Allah. Though we live in […]
Let’s Read Surah Kahf Today (Friday): True Leadership
True leadership is marked by justice, humility, and service to others, as exemplified by Dhul-Qarnayn in Surah al-Kahf (18:83–98). Allah gave him power and authority, yet he used it not for tyranny, but to establish justice and protect the oppressed. When he reached a people who were vulnerable to the destruction of Gog and Magog, […]
The Day of ʿĀshūrāʾ: A Time for Fasting, Reflection, and Renewal
The Day of ʿĀshūrāʾ, observed on the 10th of Muharram, is one of the most sacred days in the Islamic calendar. It marks the day when Allah ﷻ saved Prophet Mūsā (Moses) and the Children of Israel from Pharaoh’s tyranny. The Prophet ﷺ fasted on this day and encouraged Muslims to do the same, saying […]
A New Hijri Year, A New You: Return Before You Are Returned
As we enter the new Islamic year 1447, let us begin with renewed intention and clarity of purpose. We were created to worship Allah ﷻ, to live lives in obedience, sincerity, and striving for His pleasure. This year, aim to guard your limbs, your heart, and your time from sin. But know that if you […]
When the Heart No Longer Weeps: Signs of Spiritual Death
Among the most alarming signs of a spiritually dead heart is the absence of sorrow or remorse when one disobeys Allah ﷻ. When sins no longer stir regret, and the heart feels no pain in distancing itself from the Divine, it indicates a severe spiritual illness. A living heart responds to sin with a sense […]
Fatherhood
Fatherhood in Islam is a sacred trust, marked not only by provision and protection but by wisdom, guidance, and sincere care for a child’s spiritual journey. The example of Luqman the Wise in the Qur’an offers timeless lessons on what it means to be a righteous father. Luqman did not merely provide for his son—he […]
Motherhood
Motherhood brings both incomparable joy and profound heartache, not because of the daily tasks, but because of the endless giving it demands. A mother gives of herself—her time, energy, body, and heart—until she feels emptied, yet continues to give. With each child, her life becomes increasingly devoted to the needs of others, often leaving her […]
Learn to Let Go of Our Adult Children
A day will inevitably come when our children leave our homes to begin lives of their own. This transition creates a deep void in the hearts of many parents—a mix of longing, concern, and reflection. Yet, from an Islamic perspective, it is essential for parents to learn the art of letting go. Each soul is […]
How to Show Gratitude to Your Parents
Showing gratitude to your parents is a clear sign of righteousness and a path to Allah’s pleasure. Allah commands in the Qur’an: “Be grateful to Me and to your parents. To Me is the final return” (Surah Luqmān 31:14). Adult children express this gratitude not only through kind words and respectful behavior, but by consistently […]
