Instagramadan 14: Symptoms of Envy & How to Treat It
When we talk about the dangers of envy, we typically speak about the dangers impacting the one being envied. What about the one who is envying somebody else? What are some hidden symptoms?
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Ramadan Exclusive: Verses in Context
The Qur’an is very sensitive to context, both historical and textual. Unlike the common understanding, Allah does not write off all disbelievers in the sixth verse of Surat Al-Baqarah. He refers to specific groups of people at a specific point in time.
Instagramadan 15: Our Sins & Allah’s Forgiveness
In Surat Az-Zumar, Allah calls upon us in a very unique way – not by our belief, but by our mistakes and sins – and then endearingly reminds us of such a beautiful truth: that every sin that anyone has ever committed
Ramadan’s Chronicles: Day 13
On our journey to come closer to God day by day we cannot stop asking God to protect, help and guide us. That’s how we expose our vulnerability and weaknesses to God, …
Ramadan and Breaking the Two Desires
How does fasting address our human nature and desires? How does Ramadan train us? How does Ramadan contribute to the spiritual wellbeing of man?
Ramadan Daily: Patience
Patience is a virtue of the Muslim, and Ramadan is the very time to test one’s patience, endurance and tolerance as fasting requires a great deal of patience.
Ramadan’s Chronicles: Day 14
“Oh God, we are asking You God consciousness, abstinence, a spiritual wealth and the love of the poor.”
Ramadan Daily: Backbiting
What is backbiting in Islam? How much are you aware of such an evil deed, and its consequences? What does God say about it?
Ramadan’s Chronicles: Day 15
“Our Lord, indeed we have heard a caller calling to faith saying ‘Believe in your Lord’, and we have believed…”
Instagramadan 16: The Appetite of Backbiting
Just like we have appetites for food and drink, our tradition teaches us that the soul actually has a bad appetite for backbiting other people – in part because it allows us to focus on problems other than our own. What’s the Prophetic remedy for this problem?