Islamic Lifestyle

As a young person, you will have desires. You may desire love, money, attention, relationships, popularity, pleasure and success. Having desires is part of being human. The danger begins when your desires become your master When you start saying: “I know it's haram, but I want it.” “Everyone does it.” “I can't…

One of the biggest pressures young people face today is the idea that they need to “experience life.” “Just try it.” “Everybody is doing it.” “You're young. Enjoy yourself.” “What's the worst that can happen?” But Islam teaches us something important: **You don't have to experience every temptation before you learn that it can…

You had a plan. You thought you would have graduated by now. You thought you would have the perfect job. You thought you would be married by a certain age. You thought your business would have succeeded. You thought you would be further ahead in life. But sometimes, life doesn't follow our plans. And when it doesn't,…

Have you ever noticed that you slowly begin to talk, dress, think, or behave like the people you spend the most time with? That is why choosing friends is not a small decision. The Prophet ﷺ said: “The example of a good companion and a bad companion is like that of the musk seller and the blacksmith.”** — Sahih al-Bukhari & Sahih…

When you are young, it can sometimes feel as though your parents will always be there. You may become annoyed when they correct you. You may feel they don't understand you. You may even respond harshly when they ask you to do something. But one day, you may wish you could hear their voice again. Islam places tremendous…

You don't always need money to give charity. Sometimes, all you need is a smile. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Your smiling in the face of your brother is charity.” Jami‘ at-Tirmidhi Think about how simple that is. You may not have money to give someone. You may not be able to solve their problems. But you can still give them kindness.…

What kind of person do you want to become? Someone who only thinks about themselves? Or someone whose presence makes life better for the people around them? The Prophet ﷺ said: “The most beloved people to Allah are those who are most beneficial to people. — Reported by al-Tabarani This is a beautiful goal for every young Muslim.…

Growing up comes with many changes. Your body changes, your emotions change, and you may begin experiencing things you have never experienced before. One of those things can be **wet dreams**. For some young Muslims, this can be confusing or embarrassing. But there is absolutely nothing shameful about learning the Islamic ruling…