Islamic Lifestyle

Imagine working hard on a school project, only for another student to present it as their own. How would you feel? Now imagine being the person who takes credit for work they did not do. Islam teaches honesty, fairness and respect for other people's efforts. Taking credit for another person's work violates these values. WHAT…

Have you ever wanted to download a paid book, course, film or software without paying for it? Perhaps someone told you, “Everybody does it,” or “It is already online, so it cannot be wrong.” But as Muslims, we should not judge an action only by how common it is. We must also consider honesty, rights and the responsibilities we owe to…

Ramadan is not the only time Muslims can fast. There are voluntary fasts throughout the year that allow us to increase our worship and strengthen our relationship with Allah. Among them are fasting on Mondays and Thursdays. WHY MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS? The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was keen to fast on these days. It is reported that he…

Have you ever looked at someone and immediately formed an opinion about them because of their appearance, clothing, background or behaviour? Perhaps you assumed that someone was proud because they did not greet you. Maybe you laughed at a classmate because they made a mistake, or you believed a rumour about someone…

A message enters your class group chat claiming that a student did something shameful. Someone shares a screenshot accusing a person of wrongdoing. Before the day ends, hundreds of people have seen the story, and some have already insulted the person involved. But what if the information is false? What if the screenshot is incomplete? What…

What will happen after school? Will I get a good job? Will I succeed in life? Will my family be okay? Will my dreams ever become reality? These questions can become overwhelming, especially when you see other people making progress while you feel as though your own life is standing still. As a young Muslim, you may sometimes worry about…

In a world where people constantly share their achievements, charitable activities, religious reminders, and personal milestones online, it is easy to begin measuring our worth by how many people notice us. We want our efforts to be recognised. We want people to appreciate our kindness. We want our good deeds to be acknowledged. There is…

Friendship is an important part of growing up. The people around us influence our language, habits, attitudes, decisions, and sometimes even our understanding of what is acceptable. For young Muslims, choosing friends wisely is especially important because the people we spend time with can influence our relationship with Allah. You may…