Heart

Ramadan Exclusive: The Diseased Heart

There is no cure for a diseased heart, that of the hypocrites (munafiqun) who have given Shayta ...

slump

Instagramadan 18: The Mid-Ramadan Slump

During these middle ten days of Ramadan, most of us are afflicted with the dreaded "mid-Ramadan ...

Fasting: Exclusively Private Worship

Fasting: Exclusively Private Worship

How does Allah, throughout Ramadan, put to the test a Muslim`s faith for a full month? Who are ...

Backbiting

Instagramadan 16: The Appetite of Backbiting

Just like we have appetites for food and drink, our tradition teaches us that the soul actually ...

sins

Instagramadan 15: Our Sins & Allah’s Forgiveness

In Surat Az-Zumar, Allah calls upon us in a very unique way - not by our belief, but by our mis ...

context

Ramadan Exclusive: Verses in Context

The Qur’an is very sensitive to context, both historical and textual. Unlike the common underst ...

envy

Instagramadan 14: Symptoms of Envy & How to Treat It

When we talk about the dangers of envy, we typically speak about the dangers impacting the one ...

Allah’s Mercy

Instagramadan 13: What Does Allah’s Mercy Feel Like?

Do you feel the difference between day 1 and day 10 of Ramadan? Watch this one-minute clip to f ...

fasting

Why Are You Really Fasting?

Why do we fast Ramadan? Why is it made obligatory on you? What is the real purpose of fasting, ...

Relationship

Instagramadan 8: Our Relationship with Allah & with Others

One of the laws of spirituality is that our relationship with Allah is impacted by our relation ...

fasting

Instagramadan 6: The Reward of the Fasting Person

One of the reasons why Fasting is so difficult at times, is because the reward is so great. Eve ...

close friends

Instagramadan 5: Are You & Allah Close Friends?

Reflect for a moment on what makes you and your closest friends closer than other people. Often ...

inner self

Ramadan: A Time to Know Your Inner Self

How does Ramadan liberate man from what holds them back or down? How does fasting reshape our s ...

tongue

Don’t Let Your Tongue Spoil Your Ramadan

There are things that could possibly spoil our fasting, ruin our Ramadan from the very beginnin ...

Ramadan crescent

Your First Ramadan: Get It Right

Looking ahead to your first Ramadan as a Muslim? How do you expect it to be? What plans do you ...

Friday prayer

Friday Prayer: Its Rules & Manner

What is the Friday Prayer so special? Why is it obligatory, and upon whom? How important is for ...

believer

Beautiful Names of Allah: Al-Mu’min (The Believer)

How is Allah Al-Mu’min (the Believer)? We, Muslims, believe in Allah, His Messenger, the Day of ...

generous nature

Why Is Allah Al-Kareem (The Most Generous)?

When we say Allah Al-Kareem, what is meant by that? In what ways is He the Most generous? Where ...

What if you don’t get another Ramadan?

Ramadan..Seize It before It’s Too Late

Don’t let the opportunity of Ramadan escape before leaving a real change in your life. What if ...

Ramadan is a month awaited by Muslims.

Ramadan in a Non-Muslim Society

Ramadan in a non-Muslim country can be challenging. But, what challenges does it pose? How can ...