Tag: Faith
Reciting “Astaghfirullah”: Seeking Allah’s Forgiveness
Astaghfar (or Istighfar) is the act of seeking forgiveness from Allah. The Arabic term “Astaghfirullah” means “I seek forgiveness from Allah.” Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was al-Insan al-Kamil, the most virtuous...
Hijab: A Soothing Shade of Faith
Modesty is a virtue that we humans have been endowed with. The purpose of Hijab is to safeguard modesty. Hijab acts as a sign of submission to Allah, reminding ourselves...
15 Amazing Dua From The Quran
Dua is one of the simplest ways of establishing connection with Allah and seeking His Blessings. There are several Dua from The Quran that we can use to make our faith stronger;...
O Breeze! Turn Towards Medina
Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya (1238-1325 CE) was a renowned Sufi saint of South Asia. He stressed on the importance of working for the betterment of the poor and weaker masses, and...
The Importance and Virtues of Surah ar-Rahman
Surah ar-Rahman is named after one of the most beautiful Names of Allah. This Surah shows examples of Divine Grace and reiterates the importance of various Gifts of Allah. This...
The End is Near
Each soul with its share Of felicity, melancholy and mirth Is bound for a time, Everlasting ain’t earthly life. Like bubbles destined to burst, Like pebbles destined to hurt. Engaged...
How To Deal With Stress: An Islamic Prescription
There are various ways to deal with stress. The first step is to have faith in Allah. As stated in The Quran 53:43 — “It is He who makes us...
5 Valuable Lessons From The Life of Prophet Adam (AS)
There are many life lessons that we can learn from lives of each of the prophets. This article discusses five life lessons that can be learned from the life of Prophet Adam (AS)....
Hz Ibrahim (AS) And The Concept of Sacrifice in Islam
Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and is obligatory for all Muslims who are financially capable. According to Ayah 27 of Surah al-Haj, Hz Ibrahim (AS) was given the details...
Inspiring Muslim Women: Aixa al-Hurra
From the earliest days of Islam, Muslim women have been and continue to be active leaders in the community. Aixa al-Hurra was one such lady known for her bravery and...
A Dawn of Hope
Dust I was, floating in air, Given an identity by Creator’s Care. Flying seed I was, craving for land, Given a golden ground by His Guidance. Fake glitters charmed me...
25 Glorious Dua From The Quran
We all know the power of Dua. They say Dua is the weapon of the believer. And when it comes to learning new prayers, what better place to look for...