Truth is a Choice. Not Choosing Truth has Immediate Consequences

Telling the Truth O you who believe! Fear Allah and be with those who are true (in word and deed). (9:119) Say, ‘Indeed, my Lord ...

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How to Receive the Light of Allah in Your Heart

Open the Curtains and Let Light of Allah in Your Heart The Light of Allah, when we receive it, has a profound effect on our ...

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Fear in Islam: Deeds Alone are Not Sufficient to Earn Entry to Jannah (part 1)

Not Relying on Your Deeds as Your Ticket to Paradise There are 9 legitimate types of fear which Imam Muhasibi, the influential scholar from Basra ...

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The 3 Emotions that Constitute a Healthy Relationship with Allah

LOVE – HOPE – FEAR The formula to build a connection and healthy and balanced relationship with Allah Almighty is Love, Hope and Fear. All ...

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The Right Way and the Wrong Way to Fear Allah

Good Fear and Bad Fear When we read this word khawf, we have a common conception or misconception about its meaning. Some of our construct ...

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A Leaf’s Tale

A Leaf’s Tale When a leaf falls As I was walking on one autumnal day, an old oak tree shed a leaf. The leaf caught my ...

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Why is public interest a collective concern

Apathy is Not a Choice for the Muslim Ummah So often we believe it is enough to take care of our individual responsibilities and that ...

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In Pursuit of Happiness

Everyone is in search of happiness… Where to find happiness? To find peace turn to your Lord, for He is the Source of peace, To ...

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The Importance of Dhikr – The Mindful Muslim

The Benefits of Dhikr Simple dhikr is a powerful tool. Light on the tongue but heavy on the scales.  My servant continues to draw near to ...

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(2:138) When Islam is like Oxygen in Your Life- the 7 benefits of dhikr

The Importance of Connecting with Allah The Benefits of Dhikr ‘We dye ourselves with the colouring of Allah! For who is better in colouring than ...

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