Ramadan and Fasting in the Qur’an: Verses and Teachings
Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, narrates that the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said, “When Ramadan comes, the gates of Paradise are opened, the gates of Hellfire are closed, and the devils are chained up.” (Bukhari & Muslim) Ramadan is considered the most sacred month in the Islamic calendar. Muslims […]
Discover the Qur’anic roots of 9 Ramadan rituals!
Get captivated by these 9 Ramadan rituals that will take your soul on a spiritual journey. This holy month of self-discipline and purification is observed by millions of Muslims worldwide. Embrace the essence ofIslam and discover the local customs that bring you closer to Allah. Spotting the Crescent Moon The start of Ramadan is marked […]
5 Powerful Ways Ramadan Fasting Boosts Self Discipline
“Fasting is a shield (because of it a person is protected from the evil deception of Satan in this world and from the fire of Hell in the Hereafter) so when one of you is fasting, he should neither indulge inobscene language nor should he raise his voice in anger. If anyone (ignorant) abuses him […]
Role of the Quran in the Last 10 Days of Ramadan
The month of Ramadan is an important time for Muslims all around the world. It is the holiest month of the Islamic calendar, during which Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset and engage in various acts ofworship, including reading the Quran. The Quran, the holy book of Islam, holds immense significance in the last ten […]
The Spiritual Significance of Ramadan
Why Muslims Fast Ramadan is a time of year that is highly anticipated by Muslims all around the world. For one month, they engage in fasting from dawn until dusk, abstaining from food, drink, and sexual relationship throughout the day. This may seem like a daunting practice to many, but for Muslims, it is an […]
Short surah series surah Al Ikhlas, Falaq and Nas
Surah Al Ikhlas Tafsir Once upon a time, some people in mecca used to worship statues and thought they were the greatest Gods ever. These people used to tease the Prophet and say to him, These are Gods, “tell us, who is your God, the one you talk about?” Soon later, Surat al Ikhlas was revealed to answer their question. […]
Yusuf 4: Dramatic Reconciliation with the Brothers
Prophet Yusuf (as) had now become the controller of the granaries in Egypt. The Seven Good Years During the seven good years, the prophet had full control over the cultivation, harvesting, and storage of crops. The prophet saved enough grains during the abundant years. And then, as the prophet had predicted, drought followed, and famine […]
Yousuf Part 3: From Prison to Country Official
In the last episode, we saw how Yusuf (as) was put in prison in spite of being innocent. It was in prison that the prophet had to face his third test! The Third Test It was during this period that Allah (SWT) blessed him with an extraordinary gift! The prophet was blessed with the ability […]
Yusuf Part 2: From the well to the palace!
In the last episode(click here to read), we saw how Yusuf (as) was dumped in a well by his brothers, and how the travelers saved him Yousuf(As) in Egypt As the travelers saved Yousuf(As), they chained him and took him to Egypt. They traveled for many days and nights through the desert. And after many […]
Yousuf Part 1: Yousuf Betrayed by His Brothers
The story of the prophet Yusuf (as) is the most detailed and fascinating story in the Quran. The Dream of Prophet Yusuf (as) Prophet Yusuf (as) was the son of Prophet Yaqub (as) and Rahel. He had a younger brother namedBenyamin from his mother Yaqub (as) had twelve sons in total. Prophet Yaqub (as) loved […]