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...
Practical Advice for New Muslims from a Fellow Convert
THERE are two questions I repeatedly answer, as I am sure most people that have followed similar paths in life do: “Why did you...
How to Start Your Quran Journey
Four important steps to follow before you start studying Qur'an.
How to Give Charity When You Love Dunya
Practical Steps to convince your soul to be more giving + 10 small deeds to start off with even when you have no money - for charity or sadaqah jaariyah.
From Finite to Infinity – Life in Jannah (part 2)
Maybe you had daughters that you treated so well
Maybe your children died and your sabr pulled you up
Maybe you died with them, never bidding Islam farewell
Sticking to Laa ilaaha as last words for a ticket above
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.
Lessons from Ibn Al-Qayyim on Maintaining Good Health Naturally
Our body is an Amanah (trust) given to us by Allah the Almighty. Imam Ibn Qayyim Al-Jauziyah highlighted three basic principles of medicine: prevention, maintenance, and removal - which have been discussed here.
How to Ease the Path towards Seeking Knowledge
Does gaining the knowledge of Islam scare you? Keep these 5 points in mind to make the journey as smooth as possible (in shaa Allah).
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.
Shawwal – Fasting Beyond Ramadan + Other Sunnah Days to Fast
Fasting 6 days of Shawwal makes Ramadan's fasting, a perpetual one. Find a list of masnoon days of fasting (beyond Ramadan).