Ramadan presents unique opportunities to taste a special closeness with Allah (swt) and to achieve multiplied ajr with every righteous action. Opportunities we seldom encounter during the remaining months of the year. It is therefore absolutely vital we plan effectively, to maximise the potential of what we can all achieve. The...

All praise is for Allāh. We ask Allāh to praise and grant peace upon the Messenger, his family and followers.

The month of Ramaḍān [is that] in which was revealed the Qur’ān, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion. So whoever is present for the month let him fast through it. And whoever is ill or on a journey...

Although new relationships can be a beautiful aspect of married life, in-law relationships can more often than not be quite demanding. What can make this more difficult is when you have interfering in-laws. Nevertheless, in Islam your in-laws play a crucial aspect in your lives therefore working on your connection with your spouse’s...

When we think about halal saving and investing for children, we often fail to think about a good long-term strategy to save for our kids. I wrote last year about how you might do this, but in this short article, I want to talk about things a bit more practically so that you can start putting your ideas into action.

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In a previous article, I wrote about the importance of appreciating the men around us. In this article, I want to explore some aspects of helping boys become men, as well as supporting all men in establishing good character and practices. Instead of complaining about the weaknesses of the people in our lives, it is our duty to be a part of the...

In the current exposé climate we live in, it is easy to become swept up in the furore of public outrage and condemnation. However, as reflective and forward-thinking people, we should always scrutinise a bandwagon before jumping on it.

It is frustrating to see how different problems and issues that are independent of each other become...

One autumn morning in 1998, a teacher at a high school in the US state of Tennessee noticed the smell of gas in her classroom and soon felt dizzy and nauseous. Some of her students then reported feeling ill as well, and they were transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital. As concerned staff and students watched them go, some of them started...

When a baby is born, there exists a special group of people that will inherently love them, regardless of any physical deformity or mental disability they may have. The years go on, and that same child grows in both intellect and size. Despite the passage of time, this special group of people who nurtured and catered for that child since the...

Islam is a complete way of life. It teaches us how to live in society, how to maintain positive interpersonal relationships, and how to care for our families. Allah has commanded children to take care of their parents in the same manner that He has given parents responsibility for their children. Islam places a strong emphasis on treating...

Nikāḥ is an Arabic word, having the literal meaning of ‘aqd’ or unity. It covers the sense of both marriage and coitus. The English word marriage covers half the meaning i.e. to tie one’s nuptial knot with another. In the Holy Qur’ān, marriage has been called as mīthāq (covenant), a covenant between the husband and the...

Tarbiyah vs taleem 

Tarbiyah from home vs taleem from madrassah – no point in taleem if there is no tarbiyah. Most of us focus on the taleem part and not the tarbiyah. 

Backbone of society breaking due to - Absent fathers and distant mothers. Sometimes physically there but not there and sometimes physically not there either. We...