The Virtues and Blessings of Dhul Hijjah The month of Dhul Hijjah is just about to begin, and now, not only does this signal the launch of the long-awaited Hajj pilgrimage but it also signifies the beginning of the best ten days of the year. In fact, the first ten days of this month are […]
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Looking after your Heart
Purifying The Heart “It was said to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ: ‘Which of the people is best?’ He said: ‘Everyone who is pure of heart and sincere in speech.’ They said: ‘Sincere in speech, we know what this is, but what is pure of heart?’ He said: ‘It is (the heart) that is pious […]
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How to make Thareed (ثريد) – Meals from the Sunnah
In this episode of Meals from the Sunnah, we learn how to make Thareed (ثريد). Narrated Anas: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “The superiority of `Aisha to other women is like the superiority of Tharid to other kinds of food . “ Ibn Al Qayyim writes in his book Healing with the Medicine of the Prophet […]
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Dates and Cucumbers – Meals from the Sunnah
In this episode of Meals from the Sunnah, we combine dates and cucmbers to make a Prophetic dish. Abdullah ibn Ja’far reported: I saw the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, eating fresh dates with cucumbers. Sahih Muslim Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) combined cucumbers with ripe dates saying: “the heat of the latter […]
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How to make السويق (As-Saweeq), the original Date Balls!
In this episode of Meals from the Sunnah, we learn how to make السويق (As-Saweeq), the original Date Balls! Narrated Suwaid bin Al-Nu`man: In the year of the conquest of Khaibar, I went with Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) till we reached Sahba, a place near Khaibar, where Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) offered the `Asr prayer and asked […]
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How to make Nabidh – Meals from the Sunnah
In this episode of Meals from the Sunnah, we learn how to make How to make نبيذ (Nabidh) date water, which was a favourite drink of the Prophet ﷺ. It was narrated that Anas said: Umm Sulaim had a wooden cup and she said “I gave the Messenger of Allah all kinds of things to […]
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Making Dua
We all want our duas (supplication) to be accepted by Allah. But how often have you made dua and might not have found a direct solution or response? Making dua is a staple part of our life, in fact, the Prophet ﷺ said “Verily supplication is worship.” (Tirmidhi). However there much more to dua than […]
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Sunnis On Ahlul Bayt
Do Sunnis really love Ahlul Bayt? As the tenth of Muharram approaches, many may want to know whether or not Sunnis really love Ahlul Bayt. Mohamed Hoblos gives a brief explanation of the high attributes of Ahlul Bayt and their exalted status in Sunni Islam. Ahlul Bayt meaning ‘The People Of The House’, refers to […]
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7 Parenting lessons from the Prophet’s Childhood
There are some historic moments in the life of the Prophet ﷺ that we, as parents, can derive many valuable lessons from. Here are 7 parenting lessons from the Prophet’s ﷺ childhood: 1. Learning from the elders The Prophet’s Grandfather, Abdul Muttalib, used to sit on a mattress near the Ka’bah. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was […]
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What are the Pillars of Islam?
The 5 Pillars of Islam What are the pillars of Islam? The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: (The superstructure of) al-Islam is raised on five (pillars), testifying (the fact) that there is no God but Allah, that Muhammad is His bondsman and messenger, and the establishment of daily prayers, payment of Zakat, Pilgrimage to the […]
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Six effective ways to overcome sadness.
Six effective ways to overcome sadness. Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research is a research institute which aims to instill conviction and inspire contribution based on mainstream Islamic texts. Here are Six effective ways to overcome sadness. 1. Understand it’s a test. Allah promises in the Quran that He will surely test us, whether it be […]
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Six Tips for raising Muslim girls
Todays Challenge for Girls In society, women are being objectified on daily basis. The idea of beauty, in this day and age, has been sexualized. Young girls look at them and they feel marginalised by this idea and feel they have to act, look and talk a certain way to be noticed. So how are […]