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Linguistically, Salah (prayer) means invocation (Al- Fawzan, 2005). Allah ﷻ commanded the Prophet ﷺ to ‘pray’ for the believers saying:

“…And invoke (Allah’s blessings) upon them.”

[Quran 9: 103]

Salah is the second pillar of Islam, after the Testimony of Faith by which one becomes Muslim. It is also the head of the physical acts of worship that … Continue Reading

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:

The Prophetﷺ  said,

“He who believes in Allah and the Last Day must either speak good or remain silent.”

[Muslim]

People consider their right to voice opinion but fail to think about how it would impact another. Just as words cut deep when spoken, they have the same effect when written … Continue Reading

He ﷺ played with children and made them laugh.

The Prophet of Allah ﷺ was the best of people to his family and the best at maintaining ties of kinship. This is clearly seen in the way he dealt, cared for, and provided for his children in the best possible way. The relationship of the Prophet of Allah ﷺ … Continue Reading

You might have heard this before, “think before you speak” –It is a  common phrase from our elders that we hear as we grow up. They also advise us to say “please” and “thank you”, irrespective of the circumstances. Although we may have murmured playful expletives under our breath, but deep down, we knew that they amounted to … Continue Reading

Introduction

Being a parent is tough. Being a parent of a child with special needs is especially tough. The spectrum of disability is very diverse. Simply stated, a disability is an impairment. It can be something as slight as vision impairment, or as severe as paralysis. Disabilities can be divided into cognitive, developmental, intellectual, physical, sensory or a combination of … Continue Reading

Communication is the key to vital understanding. Whether it’s your family, your friend circle or your office colleagues, without proper communication, thoughts remain unnervingly scattered. Its significance is especially realized when it comes to working with a team of individuals coming from diverse backgrounds. To be able to communicate effectively is a necessity so important that its mere absence could … Continue Reading

Question:

My teenage son is always playing video games. He is addicted to it. Please help me in this regard.

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Answer:

Online gaming addiction is one of the rising issues in the clinical practice. More and more cases of gaming addiction, as well as, other forms of internet addiction are reported every day. It usually includes young adults ranging from … Continue Reading