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.
Generation of a Thinking is a Feeling
Few years back when I gave a brief presentation on this topic, it stirred quite a controversy among the listeners, who’d perhaps thought of the heart as no more than a mushy, bawling-over-love organ.
But after years of studying Quran, Hadith, and Arabic, I stand my ground even more firmly: generation of a thinking is a feeling. I don’t have much scientific support for this but the hadith and the verses from Quran speak for themselves. I do hope that someday, someone will make an extensive scientific research on this topic.
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.
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 Was The Last Time You De-cluttered Your Mind?
Mental Decluttering - a declutter plan on how you can lighten your mental load to make time for things that are more important in shaa Allah.
30 Days of Quran Journaling – Creative Ideas
Quran Journaling Contest (with FREE Printable)
AYEINA hosted a Quran Journaling Contest with the purpose of connecting kids (and even adults) back to the Quran....
How To Become A Humble Muslim Without Losing Self-Esteem
By Iffat Fatima (in collaboration with Team AYEINA)
Bi-smi llāhi r-raḥmāni r-raḥīm
Both words; 'humble' and 'humans' come from the root “from the earth”. Being humble...
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...
Short Stories of Sahabiyat + List of Resources to Know More About Female Companions of the Prophet ﷺ
List of authentic stories of the sahabiyat (online, apps, books, podcasts and lectures etc.) along with short stories of 5 famous female companions - like Bareerah (رضي الله عنہا), Hind bint Utbah (رضي الله عنہا), Umm Salamah (رضي الله عنہا), Juwairiyah bint Harith (رضي الله عنہا), Fatima bint Muhammad (رضي الله عنہا) and 5 less-known female companions - like Umm Sulaym bint Malhan - Rumaisa (رضي الله عنہا), Nusaybah bint Ka'ab - Umm Ammarah (رضي الله عنہا), Umm Hakim bint Harith (رضي الله عنہا), Asma bint Umais (رضي الله عنہا), Khansa (Tamadur bint Amr) (رضي الله عنہا)
Anger Management through Qur’an and Sunnah (practical tips)
Lessons I learned in 23 years of anger management. (by Anonymous Guest Writer)