Islam & Deen
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How Istikhara Guided My Life: Personal Reflections and Misconceptions
Have you ever read the beautiful poem The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost? I still remember the first time I read it in my Literature class in High School. I had read hundreds of books before then and considered… Continue reading
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How to Build an Impressive Akhira CV
The other day I was crouched over my desk at home in the early hours of the morning, updating my professional cv when all of sudden I was hit with a profound insight. It was 6am and there I was… Continue reading
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Journeying Through the Last Ten Days of Ramadan: Lessons from the Sunnah and Sahabas
As the blessed month of Ramadan draws to a close, we find ourselves approaching the most sacred and spiritually charged period of this holy month: the last ten days. These final ten days are a time of immense opportunity, a… Continue reading
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How to Re-invent Yourself: A Practical Guide to Becoming a Wholesome Muslim
When was the last time you hit the hard reset button in your life? Are you at a point in your life where you feel you need a clean break with your past and want to start again? What does… Continue reading
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Re-Charging Your Iman
Assalam alaykum my beloved ummati. I have no idea when this post will be published but today is Jummah and it’s roughly 30 minutes after fajr. I pray to Allah during the blessed few hours of this morning, that everyone… Continue reading
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Before you say ‘I do’
Assalam alaykum ummati! I genuinely hope you and your loved ones are doing great. For my brothers and sisters that are sick, wounded and troubled, may Allah swt grant you all shifa and sakina and may He mend the hearts… Continue reading
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Pornography and Masturbation In Islam
In today’s episode of Taboo Tuesdays, I’d like to discuss another important issue that I believe is not sufficiently addressed within the Muslim communities and families. As you can glimpse from the title of this post, it’s a rather sensitive… Continue reading
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Mothers Rights In Islam
Are you a mum (or a mum to be) and unsure of the rights you have over your child? Or are you a child that wishes to be clear on the rights your mother has over you? Whichever the case… Continue reading
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Homosexuality In Islam
I remember vividly the night I told Yusuf about my plans to discuss a range of controversial but important topics that I believed were not sufficiently addressed in Muslim families and communities. That conversation did not go very well; I… Continue reading
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Tips To Concentrate Better In Salat
Are you someone that often forgets the number of rakats (units) they have prayed when performing salat? Do you giggle or struggle really hard to refrain from laughing whenever you remember or hear someone say something funny whilst peforming salat?… Continue reading
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