Dismayed by the evil and immorality around him, he finds himself drifting away from his kinsmen, wishing more and more to be alone. Ascendin...
Ikhlāṣ, often translated as sincerity, refers to doing good solely for the sake of Allah (SWT), and it is the foundation of our faith. Ikhlāṣ is when...
Every year, the 17th of Ramaḍān reminds us of a turning point in history. After many years of persecution, torture, economic sanctions and f...
Now that we have passed the middle of this blessed month, let us reflect on how the first half of this month has passed.
Whilst we have external enemies – the shayāṭīn of the jinn and humans – we have a greater enemy lurking within: the nafs (inner self/ego). Our nafs en...
Fasting in Ramaḍān reminds us of the hungry and the needy. It increases our empathy, removes our arrogance towards them and makes us more ea...
Duʿā’ is a whispering conversation with Allah (SWT). We ask Him because only He can give. He has power over everything, whilst we have none. His knowl...
The Prophet (PBUH) was once asked, “Which of those who fast are the best?” He (PBUH) replied, “Those who remember Allah the most” (Aḥmad). This teac...
Ramaḍān can sometimes challenge a relationship, especially if it involves rituals which are heavily cultural and, perhaps even, contrary to the spirit...
Qiyām, tahajjud and tarawīḥ are terms used to describe the night prayer in Ramaḍān. In Ramaḍān, the night prayer is done communally and is known as ta...
Reciting the Qur’ān or memorising its words is in itself not enough. Although both acts are essential, they must be accompanied by reflection (tadabbu...
Imagine the scenario. It is the best month of the year: Ramaḍān. Every night, there is a magnificent union taking place. The best of mankind, the Mess...