The man known as the “nation” of Allah (SWT)
Many people live and die and, amongst them, only a few are remembered for having lived a remarkable life. Then there are others who are remembered forever, not because they owned luxury items, but because of how they carried themselves with humility, trusting and walking upon the path of Allah (SWT). In Islam, we […]
What are you willing to give for Allah (SWT)?
It wasn’t late nights or the financial strain that would make it clear. It was the quiet moments when your parents would watch you sleep peacefully after they had given up something small for their comfort, or when they bit their tongue during a difficult conversation, choosing love over discipline and ego. In those moments, […]
The Day of Arafah
“Oh, my Lord, what has he found who has lost you? What has he lost who has found you?” Close your eyes and imagine this. You’re standing on a desolate hill with no civilization or sign of life for miles. You are hungry, thirsty, and the sun’s rays are shining down on your head, […]
Simple lessons from Hajj for our daily lives
Every year, millions of Muslims from across the globe gather in Makkah for Hajj. The white ihrams, the crowded plains of Arafah, and the chants of Labayk Allahumma Labayk are awe-inspiring. But, even if we await our invitation to perform Hajj, the lessons of Hajj are meant to shape all of us, every day, no […]
The divinely decreed union—Ali ibn Abu Talib and Lady Fatima bint Muhammad
There are some stories in our faith that don’t exist simply in our books of ahadith or history; rather, they have also found a sacred place in our hearts. Subhan Allah, these stories exist quietly, humbly, and beautifully within us. The story of the marriage between Ali ibn Abu Talib and Lady Fatima bint Muhammad […]
The quick & easy guide for Allah (SWT)’s rewards during the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah
There are moments in life when Allah (SWT) places you before a quiet door. No noise, no thunder. Just a door. You may walk past it, or you may step through it, and once you do, you will discover that your soul has changed for the better, forever. The first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah […]
The Prophet Muhammad (SAW)’s final pilgrimage
In the final year of his noble life, the Messenger of Allah (SWT) embarked on a journey that would not only be his last pilgrimage but also a culminating chapter of his prophetic mission. Known as Hijjat al-Wada, the Farewell Pilgrimage, this event was an important moment of spiritual, communal, and legislative significance. It marked […]
From grief to greatness—the influential life of Lady Hafsah bint Umar
When we speak of legacies, we often speak of men who led armies or gave speeches that shook empires. But in the home of the Prophet (SAW) lived a woman whose legacy wasn’t loud, it was preserved between the lines of The Quran, in the pages that she guarded, and in the heart she trained […]
The Islamic treaty that changed everything
Sometimes in life, things don’t go the way we hope even when we’re doing the right thing. The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah is one of those moments in Islamic history that teaches us how Allah (SWT)’s plan can unfold in ways we don’t understand at first, but later realize were full of wisdom and mercy. This […]
Ayesha bint Abu Bakr — the woman who taught a nation
Among the most influential women in Islamic history is Ayesha bint Abu Bakr, the beloved wife of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and daughter of Umm Roman Zainab and Abu Bakr al-Siddiq, the first caliph of Islam. Her life stands as a testimony to the deep involvement of women in Islamic scholarship, piety, and leadership. […]