Islamic Lifestyle

Being hurt by someone is one of the realities of human relationships. People disappoint us, betray our trust, say things they should not say, or treat us unfairly. Sometimes the pain comes from people we expected to know better. When this happens, holding on to anger can feel justified. We may tell ourselves that forgiving means pretending that…

Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has reportedly embraced Islam after reciting the Shahadah in Doha, Qatar. The 33-year-old Nigerian defender, who currently plays for Qatar Stars League side Al-Ahli, was seen in a video reciting the two testimonies of faith, declaring his acceptance of Islam.…

Many people spend their lives chasing a feeling they believe lies just beyond their current circumstances. They think, “If I earn more money, I will be happy. If I get that job, buy that house, get married, travel more or become more successful, then I will finally feel satisfied.” Yet when one goal is achieved, another immediately takes its…

Most people are very good at noticing what is wrong with everyone else. We notice when someone speaks badly, behaves selfishly, neglects their responsibilities or makes decisions we disagree with. But when it comes to ourselves, we can easily become defensive. We find explanations for our own mistakes, blame circumstances and convince…

A Muslim can believe in Allah and still struggle with uncertainty. There are moments when faith feels strong and moments when questions, fear and difficult circumstances make a person feel less certain. This is part of the human experience. But Islam teaches believers to develop something deeper than simply knowing that Allah exists.…

One of the hardest things for a human being to accept is that life will not always go according to plan. We make decisions, set goals, make dua and imagine how our future should look. We expect certain opportunities to come, certain relationships to work out and certain prayers to be answered in a particular way. But life often takes unexpected…

Love is one of the strongest forces in the human heart. It influences what we pursue, what we sacrifice for, what we remember and what we are willing to do for someone or something. Islam does not ask a believer to worship Allah out of fear alone. It teaches the Muslim to know Allah, fear Him, hope in His mercy and, above all, develop a sincere…

Fear is a natural part of human life. People fear losing what they love, failing at something important, facing uncertainty, or experiencing consequences for their actions. In Islam, however, there is a particular kind of fear that has a deeply spiritual meaning: khawf, the fear and awe of Allah. It is not the fear…