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Laylatul Qadr
3 minute read As we approach the end of Ramadhan, Muslims all over the world are awaiting theopportunity to gain infinite rewards and blessings from...
Read MoreRamadan: the month of Forgiveness
2 minute read The blessed month is with us once again, Alhamdulillah and we are lucky enough to witness the beauty of this holy month,...
Read MoreRamadan Reflection: How I set my goals
< 1 minute read Written by: Mariam It’s the blessed month of Ramadaan. We’re halfway through and reflecting on the past two weeks I’ve realised...
Read MoreStarting the New Year Strong in Imaan
3 minute read Let’s face it. To say that the past year and a half have changed our lives is an understatement. For many people,...
Read MoreTesnime’s Spoken Word
2 minute read Brainwashed and blind folded Hands sawn by the handcuffs Feet are now numb to the chains and the cold concrete The body...
Read MoreHow to handle hardships in life
3 minute read Everyone suffers from hardship in life. It is safe to say it is completely normal, whether that be something big or small....
Read MoreThe importance of Intention in Islam
3 minute read -What is intention in Islam? The term intention translates to ‘niyah’ in Arabic. Every Muslim is aware of the emphasis Allah SWT...
Read MoreThe first migration to Abyssinia and King Najashi
3 minute read There were two migrations which took place to Abyssinia during the time of the Prophet Muhammed (ﷺ). Following the continuous threat of...
Read MoreIntentions
2 minute read Intention. A thing intended; an aim or plan. Many of us go to school because we want to get a degree or...
Read MoreAr-Razaaq: The Provider
2 minute read Ar-Razaaq, one of the 99 names of Allah, has a meaning that encompasses all aspects of our lives in one way or...
Read MoreBalancing Deen and Dunya in Uni
3 minute read We all know the feeling of how difficult it is to find the right balance between our Deen and our Dunya. Sometimes...
Read MoreBeyond Ramadan
< 1 minute read Although Ramadan was a time of spiritual excellence, which set the foundations of where we intend to go above and beyond...
Read MoreWho is Allah? Al Muhaymin, The Protector
3 minute read Al Muhaymin is the One who observes His creation with regards to their actions. It is also The One Who offers peace...
Read MoreThe Month of The Quran
4 minute read This month marks the greatest gift to humanity; the final revelation from the highest heavens. A gift that transcends any era, community...
Read MoreThe Last 10
4 minute read The last 10 days and nights of Ramadan are upon us! This blessed month has gone by so quickly, no sooner had...
Read MoreWhat rewards am I seeking from Fasting?
3 minute read Many of us fast and know that it’s obligatory but don’t always know what benefits we should be seeking from it. قَالَ...
Read MoreWomen’s History Campaign
2 minute read In our second Women’s History post, we highlight the contributions two inspirational muslim women Fatima al-Fihri and Lubna of Cordoba, have made...
Read MoreMaking the Most of Ramadan: Practicing Gratitude
2 minute read Being grateful is something we can all work on. Allah has blessed us in ways so numerous we couldn’t begin to count...
Read MoreMaking the Most of Ramadan: Maintaining Family Bonds
2 minute read We hope your Ramadan is going well for you inshaAllah, today we bring you another mini blog post on Making the Most...
Read MoreMaking the Most of Ramadan: Sadaqah
3 minute read Sadaqah describes a voluntary charitable act towards another being, whether through generosity, love, compassion or faith. Sadaqah Jariyah is a long-term kindness, a gesture that...
Read MoreWho is Allah? At-Tawwab, The Acceptor of Repentance
2 minute read Continuing with our Who is Allah campaign, this week we learn more about Allah’s name: At-Tawwab, the one who accepts repentance. What...
Read MoreAsiyah & Zaynab Bint Muhammad
3 minute read For Women’s History Month we wanted to showcase some of the amazing contributions that Muslim women across history have made. In today’s...
Read MoreMaking The Most of Ramadan: Dua
2 minute read Dua is one of the most powerful tools that we have. It is through dua that Qadr (divine decree) can be changed...
Read MoreMaking the Most of Ramadan: Turning Back to Allah
2 minute read Turning back to Allah Allah is al-Ghafoor (the ever forgiving) and al-Ghaffar (the all forgiving). He loves to forgive us and loves...
Read More6 Steps to Plan Your Ramadan!
6 minute read Ramadan 2021 is just around the corner, and there is this beautiful festivity and excitement in the air as we all wait...
Read MoreMaking the Most of Ramadan: Light on the Tongue
3 minute read Light on the Tongue But Heavy On the Scales So often we get caught up in the rush of life to the...
Read MoreWho is Allah? Al-Witr, The One and The Unique
3 minute read Al Witr – The One and The Unique Allah is the One who each and every one of us depends on and,...
Read MoreMaking the Most of Ramadan: Intentions
2 minute read Each year, when Ramadan comes around, it’s very easy for us to feel overwhelmed – there is so much we would like...
Read MoreWho is Allah: At-Tayyib, The Good, The Pure
2 minute read At-Tayyib. The Good, The Pure. Allah (swt) is utterly good whereas his creation is not. He is unconditionally pure and good and...
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