By Sister Fajr Sometimes, it is the case that Allah opens up a person’s heart and sparks it with zeal, motivation, determination and He gives it a burst of enthusiasm. He blesses his slaves with high aspirations and drives them towards good deeds until… Shaytan recognises this tremendous …
Read More »Does Comfort Really Bring About Contentment?
We live in a world where comfort is the no.1 priority for all; we want the most comfortable homes, most comfortable jobs, most comfortable flights, and most comfortable holidays. We don’t want to sweat or work hard, but simply be comfortable. The irony of such quest is that once we …
Read More »Combat Negative Thinking!
To be a productive, dynamic Muslim, it is extremely important that we inculcate a mindset of positivity. A mindset of positivity leads to a productivity and eventually leads to creating a productive life. If the mindset of positivity is missing, and we are negative and self loathing, and have no …
Read More »Don’t Worry, Be Happy
We convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married or have a baby … Then we are frustrated that the kids aren’t old enough and we’ll be more content when they are. Thereafter, we’re frustrated that we have teenagers to deal with. We will certainly be happy …
Read More »9 signs that you are a stranger:
1. When you get up for fajr when others are having sweet dreams and you pray asr when others are busy in office work, selling in markets. 2. When you pay zakat when others find it unfair. 3. When you avoid alcohol/drugs/gambling/zina while others say “its ok to have some …
Read More »Qurbani and the Battlefield of Faith!
“Certainly there is a profound lesson for you in the life of Hazrat Ebrahim Alayhimus Salaam” Ebrahim Alayhimus Salaam abandoned his life of solitude to confront a world steeped in tyranny and rebellion against Allah. He boldly challenged the icons of power and openly denounced falsehood, which pitted him in …
Read More »THE BLIND GIRL
There was a blind girl who hated herself because she was blind. She hated everyone, except her loving husband. He was always there for her. She told her husband, “If I could only see the world, my love for you will be even more…” One day someone donated a pair …
Read More »The final 10 of Ramadan: positive tips
by Bint Saalih Source: http://arrajaathehope.wordpress.com/ MuslimVillage What strategies do you use when you have to keep yourself awake for whole night for the preparation of school/university exams? Just think of them and they might help you in keeping yourself awake in these Last 10 Nights of Ramadan as well. Remember, …
Read More »The importance of fighting our desires – by Sheikh Abdullah Azzaam RA
Shaikh Abdullah Azzaam RA So, fight your desires at a time when you can eat. The soul is never satisfied. Satisfying your desires is like satisfying the thirsty person who went to drink water from the sea – the more he drinks, the thirstier he gets. …
Read More »Fill the Bucket!
By Abdur Rahmaan Umar “Sheikh, Ramadaan soon,” said Omar, his gruff voice making him sound a lot older than his 28 years, “We will really have to exert ourselves this Ramadaan!” Sheik Hamaad nodded quietly, taking a sip of his favourite Jasmine tea. “Yup, we really gonna have …
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