Advice from the Sunnah on Coping with Grief after the Loss of a Loved One
Our Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) experienced grief at many points of his life, often at the loss of loved ones. During these experiences he taught us that grief is a natural emotion and that Allah does not hold us accountable for expressing sadness and pain in a permissible manner. Sadness does not negate the acceptance of Allah’s decree which is the very center of a believer’s journey in grief.
How to Turn to Allah when You Feel so Distant
Going distant from Allah is not an overnight process. It happens gradually without us ever realizing until we're too far away. You may drift away from Allah one step at a time while feeling your heart harden until it turns into a stone. It’s a terrifying...
5 Reasons Why You Should Get Hijama [cupping] Done
Benefits of Hijama - from physical/emotional health benefits to spiritual ones because of following a sunnah.
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: The best medical treatment you apply is cupping.
When to say In shaa Allah and when not to
by Sabit Ololade
What is 'In shaa Allah'? It is an Arabic expression meaning 'If Allah wills' (this is usually said when referring to a situation in the future) - For eg: I will go to the grocery shop tomorrow in shaa Allah. “In”, which means “if”;...
10 Steps to Prepare Yourself for Marriage as a Muslim
You've been dreaming and hoping to get married soon and making Dua for the day to come, but wait a second. Are you ready or prepared? What if Allah (SWT) wants you to learn some things about yourself so you can be ready when the blessing is bestowed upon you in shaa Allah? Check out the 10 pointers which can prepare you for marriage.
10 Ways to Love Yourself as a Muslim
10 Steps towards self love in Islam. From avoiding peace-breakers & negative energy to using positive affirmations & believing that you're worthy. From forgiving yourself to utilizing your skills. From self awareness to better knowledge of the world. Download the free printable of a Qur'anic verse on self-worth.
Importance of Reciting Surah Kahf on Friday & Memorizing its 10 Verses
Because Prophet (saws) asked us to…
and he only asked us what he did himself. So consider it as a sunnah as well (not just the way of prophet (saw) but of so many companions, successors and so on…).
I have never come across memorization of any specific surah/ayaat except for this.
"If anyone learns by heart the first ten verses of the Surah al-Kahf, he will be protected from the Dajjal." [Muslim]
List of Daily Morning and Evening Adhkar (with references)
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Compiled by Homaira Hafsa
In most cases, we remember Allah when disaster comes. But the remembrance of Allah in joy and grief (both) is the foundation of Imaan. Allah says in the Quran:
يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ...
Practical Steps to Pray on Time
Have you been struggling to pray on time? Especially as a mother of small kids? Here are the practical steps and quick tips to help you pray on time amidst your busy schedule in shaa Allah.