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Prayer in Islam – A Special Connection with God

Islam signifies the subjection of all activities in all walks of life to the Law of God Almighty, and leaving nothing to the whims and fancies of anyone else. God…

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7 Instant Ways to Thrive Spiritually, All Year Round!

Ramadan is over and only Allah, the Most High, knows if we will ever witness it again. If you could use three words to describe how you feel at this…

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What Really Happened on the Night of Power?

Laylatul Qadr is in these last days, and Muslims across the globe will be giving their best in trying to attain the pleasure of Allah and forgiveness for all their sins….

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The Triangle of Bliss: Ramadan, Quran and Taqwa

Would you like to get the very best out of Ramadan this year? A better understanding of these important elements may help you achieve your goal. Allah informs us that…

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7 Ways to Increase Your Fear of God

Fear of Allah is a beautiful, blessed, and unique type, as it makes you flee to Him, as He says: So flee to Allah. Verily, I (Muhammad) am a plain…

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4 Lessons From the Quranic Reference to Friday Prayer (Jumu’ah)

In the last three verses (62:9-11) of the Quranic surah, or chapter, Al-Jumu’ah (Friday), the Quran mentions the obligation of the Jumu’ah Prayer (Friday Prayer). It presents several educational and…

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Reading the Signs of Allah

The first thing Almighty Allah communicated to mankind through their final messenger, Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), were the words: Read! In the name of your Lord who has created…

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7 Tips for Preparing Your Heart for Ramadan

  Ramadan starts next week, in sha Allah.   You might be preparing on multiple levels. Cleaning, shopping, and doing spiritual and physical preparations for the month of mercy, the month of fasting. But…

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Allah is Al-Barr – The Benevolent One

Allah says: Truly, we did call unto Him from of old: truly it is He, the Benevolent, the Merciful. (Quran 52: 28) This name Al-Barr “The Benevolent” is closely related to the…

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How to Understand Quran Correctly

“The Quran actually says this: “Do not come near salah (prayer).”   These are the very words of the Quran, I tell you!” said one of my teachers to us students in…