Islamic Lifestyle

How young is too young to become a leader? For Usamah ibn Zaid رضي الله عنه, age was not a barrier. He was beloved to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and was trusted with important responsibilities despite being very young. One of the most remarkable examples was when the Prophet ﷺ appointed Usamah رضي الله عنه as the commander of an…

In a world where people constantly compare themselves with others, it is easy for a young person to begin questioning their own worth. “Why don't I look like her?” “Why don't I have his money?” “Why don't I have as many followers?” “Why isn't my life as exciting as theirs?” Social media can make it seem as though…

Abdullah ibn Umar رضي الله عنهما was one of the young companions who grew up around the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. He was known for his strong attachment to the Sunnah and his careful effort to follow the example of the Prophet ﷺ. His love for the Sunnah was not simply about knowing what the Prophet ﷺ did. It was about putting that knowledge…

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…