Spirituality

Repentance is a necessary part of life, but so too is sinning, because without the ability to sin, repentance would have no use to us.

There are many complicated and deep-rooted barriers people have to practicing Islam – at the very least don’t become one of them.

Realise who you are: a dignified human being and a servant of Al-Karīm, a name of which one of the meanings is the Honoured One.

Every architect has set parameters with which they work by, and they accept that their designs will have flaws and limitations. However, this does not apply to Allāh.

"As harsh as this may sound, and as politically incorrect as it may be, I have full confidence and no hesitation in stating that whoever claims to be a Muslim, acknowledges Allāh as His Maker and Provider, and has an interest in being safe on the Day of Reckoning, yet still neglects the prayer, then that person is an evil person."

“O Ḥalīm, you have been so forbearing towards me. Never deprive me of it, for my life cannot function for a single second without it.”

Trust Him, be content with Him, and watch how you will live in bliss with Him.

Celebrity culture has engulfed almost every aspect of our lives. Speakers with the largest following on social media and who can pack out mosques and prayer halls with heartrending admonitions are naturally the most sought after. There are, however, individuals who are anonymous in the sight of others, yet they are superstars of the Hereafter.

By now, most parents know about the dangers of heavy tech use for children. For Muslim parents, we must also consider how the hyperstimulation and instant gratification of digital tech may be seriously damaging our children's spiritual growth.

We want the perks and benefits that the disciplined practice of a religion traditionally gave us, but without the investment and work it takes.