Be a person of ihsan (excellence)
The Standard of Excellence In a world that often rewards cutting corners or doing the bare minimum, it can be hard…

The Standard of Excellence In a world that often rewards cutting corners or doing the bare minimum, it can be hard…

Introduction: Can a Believer Be a Liar? When the Prophet ﷺ was asked: “Can a believer be a liar?” he replied:…

Ambition as a Spiritual Journey Many people mistakenly believe that spirituality requires a person to be passive or to abandon their…

Introduction: Do You Realize the Weight of a Word in God’s Scale? The tongue is one of the smallest human organs,…

The Burden of Expectation Most of our social interactions are based on a “contract” system: I am kind to you, so…

Introduction: Is Your Kinship a Mere Coincidence or a Divine Trust? In a world trending toward individualism and isolation, Islam reshapes…

The Mirage of Materialism We are constantly surrounded by messages telling us that the “good life” is found in the next…

Introduction: Is There a Link Between Honoring Guests and the Hereafter? Welcoming visitors and performing the duty of hospitality (Al-Qira/القِرى) might…

The Mystery of Unanswered Prayers It is human nature to want things immediately. We pray for a specific job, a certain…

Introduction: Can Abundant Fasting and Prayer Compensate for Ill-Treatment of Neighbors? In the scale of Islam, faith is not measured solely…