The decision to get married is of great consequence in a person’s life. Along with all the time, energy and resources that go into the establishment and sustenance of a marriage, it also carries the hopes, dreams and emotions of two partners and their respective families. Clearly, it is not something to be joked about. Sadly, despite the effort, a lot of marriages do not work out. Even the ones that do seem to be going well from a distance may be nothing more than a partial wreck being somehow managed just enough to be performed as a formality. A ruined or unpleasant marriage is generally attr ..read more

The Arabic word “صبر”, translated to patience and perseverance in English, is one of the most esteemed qualities of a believer. It is the most beneficial virtue and is loved by Allah SWT. Our Prophet ﷺ is the most shining example of patience. He ﷺ showed the highest degree of patience in both his private and public life. Abu Sa’id and Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Never a believer is stricken with a discomfort, an illness, an anxiety, a grief or mental worry or even the pricking of a thorn but Allah will expiate his sins on account of his pa ..read more

Sabr is the Arabic word for patience and perseverance and is a quality exalted and loved by Allah (سبحانه و تعالى). A person close to their Deen is patient in matters both in and out of their control. It is our shield and companion, as a believer, throughout the ups and downs of life. Allah (سبحانه و تعالى) says in the Holy Qur’an: “And bear with patience, and your patience is only because of the help of Allah.” (16:127) Patience is the highest quality we can have and it makes us the best in society. Having patience in calamities and trials is a test of faith, sent upon the Mominoon by Allah ..read more

It is the month of the Quran and Taraweeh, so you may never have considered putting any time and effort into your relationships, but I want you to make the intention to enhance your relationships as well. A broken relationship consumes you emotionally, exhausting your energy, concentration, and time, as everyone knows. You will not have the correct attitude of compassion if you fight. You’ll be able to execute all of your acts of worship better once you’ve fixed your relationship. We must reconcile our relationship with Allah before fully reconciling our relationship with others because our re ..read more

Who comes first, the mother or the wife? Many others believe it’s your mother because she gave birth to you, and heaven is at her disposal. However, the truth is that both have equal rights.  Wife and Mother can never be compared, as the love you have for your mother are very different from that of your wife. The same applies to the mother of your daughters.    Mother’s status in Islam A mother goes through innumerable challenges to giving birth to a child. She not only takes care of her child for nine months in her womb, but she also takes responsibility for the child’s upbring ..read more

Sadaqah refers to a selfless charitable deed performed for the benefit of another person, whether from generosity, love, compassion, or faith. Simple actions like a nice deed, a helping hand, a smile, directing others down the straight road, and averting evil are all considered acts of Sadaqah. One must contribute without expecting anything in return.    Two types of Sadaqah Sadaqah When a person makes a charity or performs anything that may help someone else, such as an animal, this is known as Sadaqah. Simple acts of Sadaqah include: Volunteering at an NGO Helping someone who is l ..read more

Zakat is one of the five pillars in Islam that the Muslims are required to give to the less fortunate. It is obligatory to pay Zakat. Zakat means “purification”, thus it purifies your wealth and soul.  Zakat is significant since it benefits not just the receiver but also the giver and society as a whole. The importance of Zakat cannot be overstated. However, many of us don’t know about the two types of Zakat and where can our Zakat go, or who is eligible to receive Zakat? Two types of Zakat Zakat al-mal It is commonly known as Zakat. Muslims are obligated to pay Zakat on their wealth once ..read more

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and it was during this month, that the Prophet Muhammad [SAW] received the complete revelation of the Holy Quran. Many people know Ramadan as the fasting month when Muslims worldwide fast from sunrise to sunset. During this month, Muslims refrain from gossiping, swearing, and smoking, among other things. During this Holy month, several dates have significance. Amongst many the blessing during the holy month of Ramadan, Allah (s.w.t) revealed his sacred books to his prophets during this month.   2 Ramadan– Torah (Tawrat) was bestowed on M ..read more

Ramadan is the Islamic holy month of fasting and the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. Hunger is one of the most significant burdens one can bear. We only feel the value of something when we experience it, and The month of Ramadan is all about experiencing the burden of hunger. Some are privileged enough to fill their plates by the end of the day, while others do not experience this.  What is #PassThePlate? We fast during the day during this holy month, but not everyone has the opportunity to break their fast at night. Every day, almost 20 crore Indians go to bed hungry.  Pass the ..read more

Nikah contributes to a person’s total development as a human, a partner, a parent, and various other roles. It improves the quality of life and makes it more worthwhile to live. Having a life companion is a great blessing, as it allows you to share everything, including your joys and sorrows.  However, there are a few things to keep in mind which would make your Nikah invalid.   Nikah without Wali The woman’s Wali, who is essentially her guardian, should assume responsibility for representing her during her Nikah. In most cases, a woman’s Wali is her father under normal circumstances ..read more