The surah that teaches us that every choice shapes our identity
The Quran often speaks to the heart not only through its words, but through the contrasts it paints. Surah al-Layl is one of the most powerful examples, a chapter of only 21 short ayaat that moves between opposites such as night and day, male and female, generosity and greed, ease and hardship. It is a […]
How the Adhān guides us back to our purpose
Five times a day, from rooftops to minarets, a voice rises into the air. It weaves through busy streets, slips through open windows, and settles into hearts. This is the Adhān: the call to prayer that commands the entire earth and its bounties to come to a standstill when it is announced. For some, it […]
Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA): the legacy of honor that will never fade
Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA) is among the most honored companions of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW). His life was inseparable from the early history of Islam, marked by courage, wisdom, and unwavering loyalty. As a cousin, son-in-law, and close companion of the Prophet (SAW), Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA) stood firm in trials, fought bravely […]
Don’t let the algorithm shape your akhirah
Let’s be real—what’s the first thing you do when you wake up? Before even getting out of bed, many of us reach for our phones. Notifications, DMs, viral TikToks, new reels, aesthetic “Day in My Life” vlogs, your screen instantly becomes a window into everyone else’s world. And what do we usually see? People traveling, […]
Choose your friends like your akhirah depends on it
If you died tonight, would your friends be the type to make dua for you all night as you endure the hardships of the grave? Or would they forget about you? Are the people you call your “closest friends” helping you build your akhirah or are they only helping you get pleasures from this dunya? Are they the type of […]
How to make The Quran meaningful again for the next generation
In today’s digital era, young Muslims face a unique set of challenges such as identity confusion, peer pressure, mental health struggles, and an overwhelming sense of information overload (through media consumed on social media for long hours). Amid these pressures, many youth feel increasingly disconnected from The Quran. To them, it may appear distant, difficult […]
Lady Fatima bint Muhammad (RA):The Radiant Archetype of Pietyand Devotion
Have you ever known someone who lived their life unseen – hidden behind a veil of modesty and humility – yet is revered by billions across centuries and continents? In the tapestry of Islamic history, among the figures who command profound reverence is Lady Fatima bint Muhammad (RA), known by her honorific al-Zahra, “the Radiant”. As […]
5 times The Quran literally understood what you’re going through
You’re lying in bed at 2 a.m., doomscrolling through your phone, your thumb swiping through videos, images, and feeds on every social media platform that you have. You switch between Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, you’ve checked every message twice, and when you finally lock your phone and put it next to you on the bed with […]
The daughter of the Prophet (SAW) who survived every phase of his mission
When we study the sirah of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), we often focus on major figures and turning points like the battles, the treaties, the migrations, and the well-known companions. But behind that public history, there was a private world. The Prophet (SAW) had daughters who lived through the same pressures, who bore the consequences of his mission not as […]
Why Ruqayyah bint Muhammad deserves more attention today
Lady Ruqayyah bint Muhammad was one of the daughters of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and Lady Khadijah bint Khuwaylid. While her name is mentioned less frequently than that of her sister, Lady Fatima bint Muhammad, Lady Ruqayyah bint Muhammad lived through some of the most difficult years in the early history of Islam. She experienced the earliest […]
