Stress is a common and necessary part of life, however, several studies are pointing towards a global increase in stress rates. Allah has indeed promised us that life will be filled tests and tribulations. Here are some ways on how we can reduce stress in our lives to overcome this test. “We shall certainly test […]
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How to do a Digital Detox
By Dahlia Saddiq In need of a Digital Detox? Is social media linked to life dissatisfaction? Gone are the days when our mum would bring out the family album once a year to the dinner table. Here’s why you might need a digital detox. From diaper photos to holiday snaps; relatives were able to peep […]
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How Islam saved Women
How Islam saved the lives of Women Pre-Islamic Arabia was brutal in its treatment of women. Women were not viewed as people with essential, independent value. From the time of their birth, they were already in danger. One of the most horrific practices of Pre-Islamic Arabia was the custom of burying infant girls alive. But […]
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Six Miracles of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
The Final Prophet The Prophets and Messengers that came before us, were sent to guide humanity to the true religion of Allah. They all had the same job which is to teach people how to worship Allah and lead a righteous life. They taught this through exemplifying true sincerity and honesty in every action they […]
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What Muslim Women Need
How to help Muslim Sisters Muslim women have always been in the media spotlight here, we are always portrayed as victims that are forced to cover up. There seems to be this redundant political and societal discourse about what Muslim women are and what Muslim women “should” want! It is only expected that we might […]
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Why you need to learn Arabic
Why you need to learn Arabic Arabic is currently the 5th most commonly spoken native language in the world! It is the official language in more than 20 countries, with more than 375 million native speakers, ranging throughout the Middle East and the rest of the world. It is also an official language of the […]
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The Virtue of Patience
What is Patience? According to the Oxford dictionary the English definition of patience refers to accepting and tolerating problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious. However, the term patience translated to Arabic is ‘Sabr’ meaning to control or constrain oneself. During the month of Ramadan, we control our desires whether it be food, drinking, […]
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Ibn Al Haytham:Vision and Cameras
Vision, Light and Optics: Discovered by Muslims. Before Al Haytham, a ninth-century Muslim polymath, known as Al-Kindi was the first person to question the Greek theories of vision. The Greeks believed that rays came out of our eyes (a little like laser technology) and this allowed us to see. However, Al Kindi stated that our […]
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How to Celebrate Eid Al-Adha
Eid Al-Adha is upon us! This is how to celebrate Eid Al-Adha. Muslims all around the world will be celebrating Eid Al-Adha soon. It is a very joyous and significant occasion to commemorate the exemplary sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim AS and his firm submission to God’s commands. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ highly encouraged all […]
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Why is Homosexuality Prohibited in Islam?
Why does Islam prohibit homosexuality? Why is homosexuality prohibited in Islam? A few years ago I had a conversation with a colleague about Islam. He was really interested and agreed with everything I was saying, yet, he just had one major concern. He said, “Look, almost everything you’ve said so far makes perfect sense. Yet […]
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Mansa Musa: The Richest Man In History
The Extraordinary Life of Mansa Musa, the Wealthy African Muslim King Before Jeff Bezos (current wealthiest man in the world), before Bill Gates and before Warren Buffett there was Mansa Musa (1280 – 1337). The richest man in history. ‘Mansa’ meaning “Sultan” (king) or “emperor” is the title given to Musa Keita, the tenth king […]
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The life of Imam Al-Bukhari
Sahih Al Bukhari… one of the greatest if not the greatest literary works ever produced in the Islamic world. Second to the Quran, Sahih Al Bukhari is the most authentically transmitted book although some have tried and failed to scrutinize it. It’s name carries so much familiarity that it’s so hard for any Ahmed, Muhammad […]