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WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU SAT ALONE WITH ALLAH?

We live in a world filled with constant noise. Notifications interrupt our thoughts, social media competes for our attention, and our schedules leave little room for quiet reflection. We are always connected to people, yet many of us have become disconnected from the One who created us. As another week begins, perhaps the most important…
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ARE YOU GROWING IN DEEN OR JUST GROWING OLDER?

Every Monday marks the beginning of another week, but it also reminds us of something deeper: our time in this world is becoming shorter. We celebrate birthdays, career milestones, and personal achievements, yet one question often goes unasked: Am I becoming a better Muslim as I grow older? Age is automatic. Spiritual growth is intentional.…
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HOW ISLAM HELPS US THINK AND WORK IN THE AGE OF AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the way people learn, work, communicate, and make decisions. From writing articles and analysing data to assisting doctors and engineers, AI has become part of everyday life. Some see it as a threat, while others see it as an opportunity. For Muslims, the real question is not whether AI is good or…
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FIVE HABITS OF A PRODUCTIVE MUSLIM

Productivity in today's world is often measured by how much money we make, how many tasks we complete, or how busy our schedules are. While Islam encourages excellence in work and the pursuit of lawful provision, it teaches that true productivity is about living a life that pleases Allah while benefiting ourselves and those around us.…
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THE STORY OF THE FIRST ADHAN IN MADINAH

One of the questions that arose after the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ migrated to Madinah was how Muslims should be called to the five daily prayers. The Muslims gathered regularly for prayer, but there was no established way of informing everyone that the time for salah had arrived. Some Companions suggested using a bell, similar to the…
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WHEN A WOMAN CORRECTED CALIPH UMAR (RA)

Among the many stories that demonstrate the justice and humility of Caliph Umar ibn Al-Khattab (رضي الله عنه), one stands out because it shows that no one in Islam is above the truth not even the leader of the Muslim Ummah. During his caliphate, Umar noticed that some men were demanding very high dowries (mahr) for marriage.…
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