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Reminder: How Serious Is Death to the Believer?

Allah told His Messenger about death, and said: إِنَّكَ مَيِّتٌ وَإِنَّهُم مَّيِّتُونَ Verily, you will die and verily, they will die. (Al-Quran 39:30) According to a hadith narrated by Aṭ-Ṭabaraani in Al-Awsaṭ, Abu Na’aam in Al-Ḥilyah, Al-Ḥaakim in Al-Mustadrak and others, ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه‎) reported: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘Jibreel (Gabriel)... Read More →

Woman Power: A Dictionary of the Righteous

Compiled by: Amatullah What makes a woman powerful? Is it her status, wealth, gorgeous looks, number of children or degrees? Is it her political or economic leadership reign over society? Or is it her piety and righteousness? People will always differ on this topic. But the fact remains that power connotes ability to inspire, ability to move, ability to remain on the tongues and in the minds of people even after one passes... Read More →

Reflections from an Accidental Teacher (Part 2)

By: Tricia Pethic Don’t Make Allah an Extension of Yourself If you are accustomed to zeroing in on negative things, you may attribute the same behavior to God. You think that by invoking someone higher than yourself, the kid will listen even if they don’t listen to you. You are actually using the same faulty method, just trying to up the stakes. When kids do positive things, do we say, “Allah likes it that you do... Read More →

Make Islam

Make Islam something real Make it something you can feel Wet your tongue with dhikr And keep your hands calloused setting right your world Make Islam something loud Make it heard above the crowd Roughen your voice with labbayk And let your silent prayers ring with sincerity Make Islam something wide Make it a sponge for all your pride Spread true ‘ilm like a cloak and with care seek more Trim frayed threads of doubt and... Read More →

Lose Some Weight, or Gain Some Faith? ©

By: Umm Zakiyyah “Oh, I envy you!”  The woman’s eyes were wide as she stared at Aya’s thin physique  from where the woman sat next to Aya on the couch, where they both held small glass plates of dessert, as did the other women in the room. Aya smiled slyly as she carelessly finished off her second slice of German chocolate cake, using the side of her fork to scrape the glass saucer free of dark, rich icing before... Read More →