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One of the fundamental aspects of being a good Muslim is being kind to others. Allah ﷻ loves righteous deeds, which is why He made it mandatory upon every believer to do good unto others to the best of their abilities. Kindness is a deed that reaps high rewards to the doer when done with the right intention of benefitting … Continue Reading

Sadaqah comes from the Arabic word ‘Sidq’ (sincerity).

It is a sign of sincerity of faith on the part of the person who gives it and, therefore, is associated with how profound the person is regarding their Deen.

Charity is entrenched in the fundamentals … Continue Reading

Eclipses are natural phenomena that happen when the stars and planets align. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly behind the Earth and into its shadow. This can occur only when the Sun, Earth and the Moon are exactly or very closely aligned, with the Earth between the other two. A solar eclipse occurs when a portion of … Continue Reading

“Indeed, it is [promised] for you not to be hungry therein or be unclothed.”

[Surah Taha, verse: 118]

It is a fact universally acknowledged that the Earth’s resources, although finite, exceed its demand. There is enough wealth to cater to every human being. It is the system of distribution of this wealth that leads to a distressed economy.

There was … Continue Reading

More than just a charitable act, Zakah is a fundamental pillar of Islam right next to Salah (prayer). Its linguistic meaning is to purify or cleanse one’s wealth, but it does not end there. Zakah is also an act of protection (of property from corruption) and a means of worship, as well as a reminder to the believer that the … Continue Reading

Allah ﷻ sent Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to guide us to the right path and save ourselves from the Hell-fire. One of the ways of doing so is by giving Zakah (charity).

Narrated ‘Adi bin Hatim: he heard the Prophet ﷺ saying, “Save yourself from Hell-fire even by giving half a date-fruit in charity.”

[Volume 2, Book 24, Number 498, Sahih

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Question: 

Assalamualaikum… How can one maintain a long-distance relationship with one’s spouse and keep communication and romance alive within the couple?

Note: The question has been edited according to the client’s request.

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Answer: 

Wa alaikumassalam wa rahmatullahi wabarakatuhu

Long-distance relationships are never easy, but … Continue Reading