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The Noble Qur’an

The Noble Qur’an has a special place in our heart, because it is a divine guidance to bring us out of the darkness of ignorance into the light of righteousness. Allah ﷻ promises Adam (peace be upon him) and his descendants in the Qur’an that He will surely keep sending guidance,

“…Go down from it, all of

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Question:

How to deal with in-laws living with you and making your life difficult?

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Answer:

Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu

Marriage is life-changing, and it requires a lot of adjustment and change in behavior in both spouses. To have a successful marriage, it is very important to have a strong bond with the spouse. This means understanding each other’s … Continue Reading

Introduction

One of the beautiful names of the Qur’an is Al Furqaan, meaning “the criterion” or “the distinguisher” (of right from wrong). Yet, many of us fail to understand the right mannerisms needed with the Qur’an. Many show their affection for the Qur’an by showering it with unsolicited kisses, but they don’t adopt true love by following its given … Continue Reading

When Allah ﷻ created us, He sent us guidance through His messengers (peace be upon them) and revelations, and whenever people went astray, He ﷻ reminded them to avoid the path of Shaitan. The Prophet ﷺ said,

“I have left with you two things. As long as you hold unto them you will not go astray: The Book of Allah

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The Arabs of the Jahiliya lived in the Arabian Peninsula after the destruction of the Ma’arib dam in Saba around 300 A.D. The period between their existence and the advent of Islam is approximately 310 years. Evil and immorality prevailed in their society. When Islam came, it corrected their practices and beautified their culture. [Hanapi, 2013]

Islam gradually transitioned Arabs … Continue Reading

Evil eye, or ayn as it is called in Arabic, is something that all Muslims are aware of. It refers to the harm a person may cause to another with their sight. It can either be intentional or unintentional, but it is real. It was narrated from Abdullah bin Amir bin Rabi’ah, from his father that the Prophet ﷺ said,… Continue Reading

In a lot of cultures and traditional practices, the issue of mixing and mingling of sexes is prevalent. It is more so observed at family get-togethers and weddings. Many people are brought up in the joint family system, where children grow up around their cousins. Therefore, it so happens that they naturally get closer and comfortable. But as they age … Continue Reading