Comprehensive Du’a
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم وَعَنْ عَائِشَةَ -رَضِيَ اَللَّهُ عَنْهَا- أَنَّ اَلنَّبِيَّ - صلى الله عليه وسلم -عَلَّمَهَا هَذَا اَلدُّعَاءَ: { اَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنَ الْخَيْرِ كُلِّهِ, عَاجِلِهِ وَآجِلِهِ, مَا عَلِمْتُ مِنْهُ وَمَا لَمْ أَعْلَمْ, وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الشَّرِّ كُلِّهِ, عَاجِلِهِ وَآجِلِهِ, مَا عَلِمْتُ مِنْهُ وَمَا لَمْ أَعْلَمْ, اَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ خَيْرِ مَا سَأَلَكَ عَبْدُكَ […]
When Marriage Disrupts Family Peace, It Misses Its Purpose
In Surah Ar-Rum (30:21), Allah says, “And among His signs is that He created for you from yourselves spouses that you may find tranquility in them…” While this ayah is often interpreted to refer to emotional or physical intimacy between spouses, that understanding is too narrow. Tranquility (sakan) in marriage is meant to extend beyond […]
More Gratitude, Less Complaining
In the Quran, Allah says, “And few of My servants are truly grateful” (Surah Saba 34:13). This ayah reminds us that true gratitude (shukr) is a rare and elevated quality—not simply expressed through words, but manifested through consistent obedience, humility, and recognition of Allah’s countless favors. The lesson here is profound: while many people receive […]
Catching Up with Missed Prayers
For those who have been blessed with hidayah (divine guidance) later in life, it is a tremendous mercy from Allah to be awakened to the path of righteousness. Among the essential obligations upon such individuals is the making up of missed prayers (qaḍā’ al-ṣalāh). The five daily prayers are a foundational duty in Islam, and […]
Let’s Read Surah Kahf Today (Friday) – A Weekly Light
Reading Surah Al-Kahf on Fridays is a virtuous and spiritually uplifting act deeply rooted in prophetic tradition. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, “Whoever recites Surah Al-Kahf on Friday, it will illuminate him with light between the two Fridays” (al-Hakim). This light symbolizes spiritual clarity, protection from misguidance, and divine guidance throughout the week. The Surah […]
The Beauty of Reflection
The beauty of tafakkur (reflection) lies in its ability to awaken the heart and illuminate the soul with divine awareness. Ibn Ata’illah al-Iskandari said, “An hour of contemplation is better than a year of worship,” highlighting that thoughtful reflection can surpass even prolonged acts of devotion when done with sincerity. Tafakkur allows us to see […]
Contentment with Divine Placement
If Allah has placed you in a state of engagement—whether through work, family responsibilities, or other means of sustenance—do not seek to abandon those outward means. To desire separation from them while still being inwardly attached is a sign of subtle nafs (ego). True reliance is not in the outward form, but in the heart’s […]
Whereever You Are, Be with Allah
Ibn Ata’illah in his Hikam says: “Do not seek to move from one state to another, for that is a sign of your inner self’s lack of contentment with the divine plan.” If you find yourself in a state of obedience, be content—do not wish for another condition. But if you find yourself in disobedience, […]
Let’s Read Surah Kahf Today (Friday) – Preparing the Heart for Life’s Trials
Surah Al-Kahf, the 18th chapter of the Qur’an, carries powerful lessons centered around faith, patience, trials, and the protection of belief in a world full of deception and distractions. Its primary goal is to strengthen the heart of the believer through stories that illustrate the tests of faith, wealth, knowledge, and power—each one teaching reliance […]
Preserving the Quran Through Authentic Transmission
Learning the Qur’an from qualified teachers is important to preserving its proper recitation, understanding, and meaning. The Qur’an was revealed with precision, and it has been passed down through generations with care and authenticity by those who have mastered its recitation and interpretation. A qualified teacher is someone who has studied under other knowledgeable scholars, […]
Don’t Delay: The Islamic Duty of Preparing Your Will
As Muslims, it is important that we do not delay in writing a will. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, “It is not permissible for any Muslim who has something to spend eve 3 nights without having his last will and testament written and kept ready with him” (Bukhari and Muslim). A will safeguards our responsibilities—ensuring […]
Sins and the Heart
Sins, no matter how small they may appear, have a profound effect on the heart and our relationship with Allah. Ibn Ata’illah, in his Hikam, reminds us: “Do not look at the smallness of the sin, but look at the greatness of the One you disobeyed.” This wisdom urges us to shift our focus from […]
