بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم والصلاة والسلام على سيدنا محمد وعلى آله وصحبه أجمعين: عندما يقترب شهر رجب يفرح الناس كثيرا بهذا الشهر المبارك، لأنه يبشّر باقتراب شهرٍ حبيبٍ على القلوب، ألا وهو شهر رمضان المبارك، الشهر العظيم؛ فلذلك هو شهر مفضل مكرم ومن الأشهر الحُرُم المعظّمة. ولا بد ب...

As Muslims we pride ourselves in belonging to a belief system that speaks on all aspects of our lives. From the etiquette of dealing with a newborn to the rulings on different types of transactions. One part of this all-encompassing system is how to deal with the body of a per...

Arabic is a cornerstone of the Islamic faith. It is the tongue in which the Quran was revealed to the prophet Muhammad. As such, it is the only language in which the Quran can be fully experienced. For centuries, Muslims grew up speaking Arabic as their native language. This a...

Assalamu'alaykum. My name is Ameena (editor's note: not her real name). I was raised a Catholic and reverted to Islam in my early 20s. I had many well-meaning friends who assured me that I could ask them anything should I need help or clarification with something. But do you k...

Let's face it, nobody likes hard work. Nobody wants to get up at seven in the morning. Nobody wants to sit in an office for upwards of eight hours a day. And nobody wants to take time out of their personal schedule for Skype and phone calls with their boss or co-workers. That'...

A good upbringing is one of the most valuable gifts that parents can give to their children. Parenting can pose to be a difficult task and it can get a little confusing for parents. When it comes to Islamic parenting, there are certain principles that parents can follow to ens...

The Quran is the cornerstone of Islam. However, the Quran is not the sole source of Islamic doctrine. Much of Islamic law is based upon the teachings of the hadith. These are a collection of sayings and acts attributed to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and serve as a sort of "sec...

3 Great Methods for Teaching Arabic Learning Arabic is a lifelong goal set by many students around the world. In order to achieve the maximum benefits of learning the Arabic language, one must take care with how they learn the Arabic language, who assists them (or who their Ar...

Learning Quran requires a variety of learning methods in order to fully grasp your Quran recitation and memorization. Meeting with an online Quran teacher regularly is vital to learning Quran with proper tajweed. Reading and reviewing Quran daily on your own is another importa...

Learning a new language is always beneficial, whether you are a student or a working professional or a retiree. It strengthens your brain functionality. It improves your memory, problem-solving skills, listening skills, and more. It helps you get familiar with another culture...

Duas for Studies Exams are like a monster that knocks our doors in the nights. People have trouble studying because they feel nervous, which makes them unable to concentrate or memorize. Allah gives us a great key that can solve any problem; yes, you guessed right, it's Dua. W...

In Islamic tradition, the Quran is revered as the direct word of God, delivered to Muhammad (pbuh) via the angel Gabriel with no changes or alterations. In terms of contents,it can best be described as a rich tapestry of theology, history, genealogy, and self-help. It focuses...

Dua is a simple yet extremely powerful tool that Muslims have. It is an essential act of worship that can be done at any time, as Allah (SubhanahuwaTa'ala) loves His slave who asks Him. Dua is the most potent weapon of a believer. Dua should be the first thing that comes to ou...

Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "When Ramadan begins, the gates of Paradise are opened." {Sahih al-Bukhari} Imagine a sale at the mall that starts with amazing deals and offers loads of free stuff, and this sale is for a limited time; what will we do? Will we not run towards it an...

Islam being a complete way of life, does not leave us stranded at the time of crisis or a pandemic; instead, it shows us how to deal, act, react and pray. With the overflux of information on news and social media about Coronavirus (COVID-19), adults and children are overwhelme...

Studying Arabic comes with many new experiences for the Westerner - from learning new sounds that you've never pronounced before, to learning the interconnections of Arabic letters and roots and even includes writing in a brand new direction... from right to left! I never thou...

Essential Techniques That Can Help Busy People Memorize the Holy Quran Reading the Quran plays a vital role in the life of a person practicing Islam. Prophet Mohammed (S) also emphasized reading the holy book daily. The memorization of the Holy Quran is a tough task, but with...