From the Prophet’s lips to our books today
It’s important to understand that the Qur’an literarily means ‘recitation’ from the word qira’a; it is basically what was revealed to Prophet Muhammad from Allah , memorized by himself and his companions, and kept in an Allah –inspired sequence since the beginning of its revelation. It is represented by a paperback or hardcover copy with beautiful calligraphy and vowels we all own. However, the deep meaning and awesomeness of the Holy Qur’an is not all covered in its paper form, but in the power of recitation passed down to us [...]

So, you have been fasting consistently. The headaches and dehydration have passed. You are really beginning to take advantage of the blessings that Ramadhan brings. And no clearer than the end of this sentence. There it is, right on time. Your period. The worst thing that can happen during Ramadhan.
No more fasting, no more praying, until it has ended. What are you to do?
Continue earning the blessings of Ramadan during your menses!
Now is not the time to fall back into bad habits, you can still participate and earn the blessings of this holy month. I’m sure you spend plenty of [...]

How do I do this?
So, you converted to Islam? Masha’Allah! But what now? I remember when I converted last year, I was a little overwhelmed with all the things I had to learn and I felt like I had to learn everything at once in order to become a good Muslim. I think that a great way to start is simply to go over the five pillars of Islam.

Shahadah. This is a set statement which you should recite in order to become a Muslim. It is normally recited in Arabic: “ašhadu an lā ilāha illá l-Lāhi wa ashhadu ‘anna Muḥammadan rasūlu [...]

Ramadan Kareem!
Alhamdulillah! It’s Ramadan! For a lot of us Ramadan falls during the summer holidays which, strangely, makes the fast harder than if we were working or at school. When you are at home, you get bored easily and boredom usually leads me to craving for snacks. So how do you keep yourself busy while respecting your fast?
I always try and do a lot of work around the house, prepare nice food for Iftar with family and friends… But, during Ramadan its also important to focus on Islamic activities, so I decided to show you some of the things I [...]

“You will die and they will die, and Muhammad is but a Messenger; of a surety, all Messengers before him have passed away. If then, he die or be slain, will you turn back on your heels? Whosoever worships Muhammad (SAW), let him then know that Muhammad indeed is dead; but whoso worshipped Allah (SWT), let him know that Allah lives and does not die.”
These were the words that Abu Bakr uttered to the Muslims upon the death of the beloved Prophet Muhammad . In his words, it is witnessed the loss that the Islamic [...]

Prophet Muhammad was in grave condition. Soon after his last sermon, he was so weak that he could not move. He appointed Abu Bakr to lead the prayers in his place (a wise forethought, for Abu Bakr was to become the Caliph after the death of the Prophet.) Although he was dangerously ill, he worried about violating the rights of his wives, for he was required to spend each day in a different wife’s house. However, he gathered them all and requested permission to remain in Aisha’s apartment for the duration of his illness. The respectful and obliging wives [...]

The year 10 A.H. was one of the most significant years of the Islamic calendar. Leaders and tribes that one could have never imagined would show the least bit of acceptance towards Prophet Muhammad began to embrace Islam as their faith, and multitudes of people were turning to the religion of Allah . The light of Islam was spreading and touching the lives of people in the greatest and most unimaginable ways. It was this year that Prophet Muhammad would embark on his pilgrimage, presenting the world with an example of pilgrimage and leaving them with words [...]

They did not wish to strive in Allah’s way with their wealth and their selves; and they said (to the others), “Do not go in the heat”. Say (O Muhammad), “The fire of Hell is fiercer in heat”; if only they could understand.
– Surah at-Tawbah, 9:81
In the 9th year of the Muslim calendar, the Byzantine forces converged on the borders of Syria, planning to mount an invasion of the infant Muslim territories. Rumours of the danger were carried to Mecca by traders. They said the invading army of Heraclius (then-Byzantine emperor) numbered anywhere from 40,000 to 100,000 men. On top [...]