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We recently welcomed the new Islamic year with the commencement of Muharram. For Muslims worldwide, this is a time when many of us take the opportunity to renew our intentions as we contemplate our plans for the forthcoming year. Whilst Muharram is filled with significance, the month has one specific day which gives us a […]
Muslims around the world tend to become hopeless when the Hajj season is over and it’s easy to see why. With Ramadhan far behind us, the two Eids over and people settling back in upon returning from their Hajj journey, many Muslims tend to become despondent as they eagerly await the moment for another spiritual […]
“The last time I remember feeling extremely close to God was in Ramadan.” Not only is this a common statement uttered by the vast majority of us, but it also evokes an understanding of how common acts of worship are usually forgotten about upon the completion of Ramadan. Reciting the Qur’an, standing in prayer the […]
I think we can all agree that the month of Ramadhan will be dearly missed; a month of standing in prayers, giving charity, doing good and most importantly, fasting. For many of us, fasting helps us in achieving humility and transforms us spiritually, such that we have more energy to do good. With the abstinence […]
The 15th night of Sha’ban is undoubtedly special, with many hadith and reports existing to prove that. Also referred to as Laylatul Bara’at and Shab-e-Barat, this night is meritorious for many reasons. Firstly, this is the night in which Allah forgives many of His servants in one go and Allah’s divine mercy meets the people of the earth. In one narration, the Prophet ﷺ said, “This […]
As we enter the Islamic month of Sha’ban, Muslims from around the world prepare for the arrival of the most blessed and significant month in the Islamic calendar. Yes, that’s right! Ramadhan is now less than thirty days away which is why now is the time to start preparing for its arrival. Sha’ban is the […]
