About Islam
One of my favorite stories in the Quran is the story of Adam and Satan; the reason I love this story so much ...
Quran Reflections… What Sets Adam and Satan Apart
Surat Al-Ikhlas: A Few Verses That Equal One-third of Quran
Makkan Surahs of the Qur’an were revealed to confirm the Oneness of Allah the Almighty, belief in Him, His Books, His Messengers and ...
Surat Al-Falaq: Divine Protection from All Evils
“…Water, water everywhere, Nor any drop to drink.” These are the last two lines from the poem “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” ...
Learn How to Relate Al-Fatihah to Your Life
Surat Al-Fatihah has a lot of nick names, such as the Mother of the Book, and the seven oft-recited [verses], as Allah mentions ...
3 Intentions You Should Avoid When Reading Qur’an
Purpose and intentions are like the soul of a body, the inner capability of a seed. Many seeds look alike, but as they begin to grow and bear fruits, their differences become manifest. The purer and higher the motive, the greater the value and yield of your efforts are.
Dr. Brown Recounts His First Experience with Quran
Which verses in the Quran move you? What words remind you of why you’re really in this world? How do we affiliate ourselves ...
Surat An-Nas: What You Should Know About Quran’s Last Chapter
New Muslims and Muslim teenagers living in the west often face a wide range of difficulties. They have to deal with challenges like ...
7 Reasons for the Closure of Hearts Toward the Quran
Among the best acts of worship is to occupy oneself with the Quran, be it through reciting its verses or contemplating over their ...
Starting with Allah’s Name… What Does Basmalah Mean?
When we recite the Quran we start with Allah’s name. We say the famous phrase, “Bismillah Ar-Rahman Ar-Rahim“. It is called Basmalah. So, ...
The 7 Oft-Recited Verses: An Introduction to Al-Fatiha
Surat Al-Fatiha with is the opening of the Qur’an; it is the introduction to the Book of Allah, summarizing the meanings and teachings ...
A Surah that Consoled the Prophet… It Will Relieve You Too
Do you feel disconnected with Allah, feel down, feel depressed or think maybe Allah doesn’t love you anymore… feel like your du`as are ...
Want to Be One of the Merciful’s Servants? Here Are Do’s and Don’ts
Surat Al-Furqan describes in a beautiful passage the qualities of the “Merciful’s Servants”. Part 1 highlighted the application of 5 verses. And this ...
All About Isti`adhah & Seeking Protection from Satan
Allah has promised believers Paradise, an abode from which Satan has been expelled. If we want to get into that abode in the next life, we have to expel Satan from our hearts in this life.
