Quranic Reflections – Juz 29 & 30

Quranic Reflections – Juz 29 & 30

“My Lord, forgive me and my parents and whoever enters my home as a believer…” [71: 28] The Qur’an details many of the du’as made by the Prophets and this particular du’a by Nuh (AS) is one that leaves a warm feeling in my heart. Nuh goes out of his way to seek...
A Void For Him

A Void For Him

There is a concept that one of my teachers iterates again and again in her lessons. The past weeks, it has been on my mind more than ever. It is: كل فراغ فراغ لله Every free time you have is time that Allāh has freed for Himself. If your friends have moved away from...
The Ramadan Burnout

The Ramadan Burnout

The difference between a believer who knows His Rabb and between a believer who doesn’t is this: The believer who knows his Rabb knows the path back to Him. The believer who doesn’t, spends years of his life in confusion, wanting to connect with His Lord but unable to...
Lessons In Tawakkul

Lessons In Tawakkul

Imagine a small child. A toddler. Let’s suppose that he’s an excitable young toddler who is unable to express himself verbally yet. Imagine the following situation: His mother tells him that they are going to the park; do you want to go to the park?! There are swings...
Ar-Rabb Al-Muʾmin

Ar-Rabb Al-Muʾmin

I’ve learnt something beautiful. When Allāh knows that a person is sincere and dedicated in an act of worship, He facilitates it for them. When Allāh loves an act of worship from someone, He keeps them steadfast on it. He gives them the means and the support to remain...