Islamic Lifestyle

There is sometimes an assumption that being deeply religious means becoming detached from worldly success. Some people feel guilty when they want financial comfort, a successful career, a beautiful home, a thriving business or a better standard of living. Others become suspicious of wealthy Muslims, as though having money automatically…

There is a side of Islamic life that receives very little attention because it cannot be displayed, photographed or announced. It is the good deed that nobody knows about. A person gives charity without telling anyone. Someone wakes up before Fajr and quietly makes du'a. A Muslim helps a relative financially but asks them never to mention it.…

One of the most frustrating experiences for a Muslim is repeatedly falling into the same sin after sincerely deciding to stop. A person may regret what they have done, ask Allah for forgiveness, promise themselves that it will not happen again, and then find themselves making the same mistake weeks or even days later. This can…

There are periods in a Muslim's life when worship feels easier and the heart feels more connected to Allah. Salah may feel meaningful, Qur'an may be easier to read, and making du'a may come naturally. Then there are other periods when the same acts of worship feel difficult. A person may still be praying and trying to do what is right, yet…

One of the more uncomfortable questions in the life of a believer is this: Why can a person know so much about Islam and still struggle to practise what they know? A person may listen to Islamic lectures regularly, read the Qur'an, study hadith, follow scholars online and be able to explain Islamic rulings to other people. Yet that same…

There is a common assumption that being a good person and being a good Muslim are essentially the same thing. If someone is kind, honest, generous, respectful and helpful to others, we naturally describe that person as good. These are certainly qualities Islam encourages, but the Islamic understanding of righteousness goes beyond good manners…

Another unnamed figure appears in the story of Prophet Musa (AS) after he escaped Egypt and arrived in Madyan. This time, the Qur'an introduces us to one of the daughters of the elderly man whose flock Musa helped at the well. The Qur'an does not mention her name. Instead, it focuses on what she did and the qualities she…

Another unnamed figure in the Qur'an appears during one of the most dangerous moments in the life of Prophet Musa (AS). His story is brief, but his decision to act quickly and warn Musa (AS) demonstrates the importance of helping others when they are in danger. After Musa (AS) accidentally caused the death of a man in…