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Do we really believe that we are here in this life for a test run? That we are meant to groom ourselves into individuals with the best of character and the best of our abilities... with a strong sense of our Lord and a constant connection to Him? As if we truly believe our behaviours are meant to change—transform even?

Then all day, we would be thinking about doing positive things: praying, learning—both the knowledge of our Book and the knowledge of the world—helping others, and caring for our families, our children, and our parents.

And then—we would never get bored. Never get agitated. Because we would always be looking to collect the good.

“[He] who created death a ...continue reading

When you’re establishing the Sunnah of the Beloved Prophet ﷺ, you are maximizing your every single breath. You are making use of every single limb, you are maximizing every single vocal cord, you are making use of every single footstep you have on this earth. We maximize the usage of our heart, mind, body, and time when we are aligned with his Perfect Example. The more I’m in alignment with him, the more meaningful every breath of mine becomes. To leave the sunnah is not just to leave “the extra”. Leaving the sunnah is to miss out on a potential inside of every part of me, of more meaningful breaths and more impactful steps.

It’s not “just Sunnah”. What he said when waking up, before goin ...continue reading

Personal Reflection – Surah Abasa

“He frowned and turned away…”

This verse makes me pause. How many times have I unintentionally ignored someone because I was focused on something or someone I thought was “more important”?

This Surah reminds me:

It’s not about how people appear.

Not about how much they know, how confident they are, or what the world sees in them.

It’s about what Allah sees in their hearts — and what He sees in mine.

Sometimes I find myself craving the attention of the popular, the powerful, or the successful. And yet, I might miss the quiet sincerity of someone right in front of me.

I ask myself:

Have I ever made someone feel unworthy without realizing it?

Have I look ...continue reading

The moment that a blessed servant of Allah walks through the gate of Paradise, it will be a complete surprise to him.

Allah tells us about some of the rewards in Paradise, but we don't exactly know what are the experiences and feelings we will get when we are there. Allah says:

"No soul can imagine what delights are kept in store for them as a reward for what they used to do." (32:17)

And I think that the surprise itself - just the fact that the rewards have been hidden from us for so long, even beyond our imagination - is itself another great rewarding factor upon exper ...continue reading

There are days when it’s hard not to look.

You scroll through photos, pass by fancy cars, hear people talk about vacations, careers, weddings, or picture-perfect families and something inside you quietly aches.

You tell yourself you’re content… but your heart whispers, “Why not me?”

And then this verse comes like a soft voice pulling you back from the edge of comparison.

Allah isn’t scolding. He’s comforting. He’s saying:

“Don’t let your eyes linger there. It’s not what it seems.”

Because what looks like a dream life can be a test in disguise.

And what you have your quiet mornings, your small victories, your honest efforts to please Him that might be far more beloved to Allah than a millio ...continue reading

Birds Eye View: indeed he is all seeing of everything- just like the bird can have an overview of the world and sees everything, can even see the prey under the water with its sight ! Allah is also seeing everything! Allahs View goes deeper, not just from the world but also into our souls…. Allah seeing everything…

My Life Reflection – Through the Lens of Ayah 286 (Surah Al-Baqarah)

“Allah does not burden a soul beyond what it can bear…”

When I look back at my life all the moments of happiness, heartbreak, waiting, losing, healing, this Ayah holds it all together. It speaks to me like a whisper from Allah, telling me:

“I saw it all. I knew what you could carry. And I was there.”

There were times I felt like I couldn’t go on when the pain was heavier than words, when the nights felt too long, and when my heart silently screamed.

Losing people I love. Watching someone suffer for years. Waiting for a miracle. Hoping for one smile. Crying in the kitchen but walking strong outside.

And yet… I ma ...continue reading

When we gaze at the sky, we’re mesmerized. The stars glitter like scattered diamonds. Everything looks serene, calm, perfect. But stars are not what they seem—they are sites of chaos, explosions, collapse.

Beautiful from afar. Destructive up close.

That’s the exact metaphor Allah uses in Surah Taha (20:131):

"Do not stretch your eyes toward what We have given others of the splendor of worldly life..."

Allah doesn’t say don’t look.

He says “don’t stretch your eyes.

When we stretch, we reach for what was never written for us.

And it leaves us tired, discontent, and distant from our own purpose.

I am awed at the love Allah has for us.

Even here, Allah’s love is evide ...continue reading

We’ve all heard about the amazing character of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), and I’m sure there’s not a single Muslim who doesn’t know about His (ﷺ) patience, love, mercy, tolerance, justice, and piety. Every Muslim knows how He (ﷺ) treated His enemies like friends when He had the chance to soften their hearts.

Yesterday, I was listening to a lecture about the reversion story of a Sahabi. Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) was returning from the campaign of Ta’if, after the Battle of Hunayn, when He told Hazrat Bilal (RA) to call out the adhan. A group of children were watching from a distance as Hazrat Bilal (RA) performed the adhan. These kids were from Ta’if, and they hadn’t been exposed to Islam except thr ...continue reading

Yesterday, I was talking to my friend Faryal, and we had a long conversation about how life can sometimes become so difficult. You find yourself in situations where you have no idea what’s coming next. Later that night, I woke up with a high fever. But the very first thought that came to my mind was: "Allah knows our hardships." And I know—it might sound like a general statement, something we say all the time—but wallahi, the way it hit me in that moment was nothing short of miraculous.

It felt like I was being reminded that every single story in the Qur’an is proof that Allah pays attention to every struggle. And those struggles? They aren’t punishments—they're preparations. They’re sha ...continue reading

It’s been a little over three years since I took my shahada, and I’m still a beginner with the Arabic language. Allah SWT has given me openings, more so in the last few months, and I now enjoy collecting vocabulary words and doing deep dives on tajwid. Alhamdulillah.

But that wasn’t always so. When I was brand new to Islam, I brought many of my kafr ways with me right into my new life. First and foremost among them was the concept that I was somehow “smart” and “special,” and intellectual pursuits had always been a tried and true way for me to “prove” that to myself. I now know that any ability I had was part of my rizq from Allah SWT and I could no more have chosen it than I did my eye c ...continue reading

A few days ago, an old non-Muslim friend from my high school days reached out to me on my social media. She mentioned that she was currently experiencing many difficulties, so we scheduled a phone call.

Admittedly, I was a bit apprehensive to have the phone call. I knew it was important to me to find some way to bring our conversation to a discussion on Islam, but I've always been nervous to speak to others about Islam. I never want to come across as too preachy, and discussing religion with others can be a touchy topic.

However, alhamdulillah, by the grace of Allah, there were a few points in our conversation where religion came up. I briefly explained how, after graduating, I found ...continue reading

This ayah just struck me suddenly. I love the tafseer ibn karhir regarding it but I felt another aspect of it that I wanted to share.

I felt this ayah is somehow referring to the growing disease of the modern world that comes as a pair. Depression and anxiety. Both of these tend to slow you to a stop. Make you avoid your priorities such as salah as you spiral down in the thickest of it. Satan is that heavy burden possibly that pulls you back from the Salah and dua. Makes you loose your calm, your faith and taqwa. Makes you forget that a tribulation could be trial and qadar will deliver you eventually.

"Patience" here can also mean to maintain your calm, elevate your taqwa as you push throu ...continue reading

Gratitude is worship: Real faith is shown through recognition and gratitude of His favours.

Blessings are tests: Every ālā’ is a test of our humility and thankfulness.

Both jinn and man are accountable: This verse ties both creations together in their shared moral responsibility.

Signs are everywhere: From the cosmos to the soul, the verse urges mindfulness of God in everything.

Don’t become numb to repetition: If God repeats something 31 times — we should listen 31 times deeper.Every time we read:

“Then which of the favours of your Lord will you deny?”

We should ask ourselves:

“Which one did I forget today?”

The Duas of the Prophets and the words Allah SWT teaching us through out the Quran to ask from Him always amazes me as Duas are the words of private conversations of the Prophets with their Rabb still Allah SWT disclosing those words for us so that we know how to ask and reach our Rabb at every difficult or ease moment of our lives.

The first thing in Surah Fatiha Allah SWT teaching us after his introduction is to ask for HIDAYAH. As any blessing followed after Hidayah in our life will only be a source of nourishment, joy, happiness, contentment forever if it comes with the blessing of Hidayah. Like :

Health with Hidayah is only a blessing, using it to earn Allah’s pleasure otherwis ...continue reading

All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle."

(Anonymous)

I was reading this when someone near to me was a bit frustrated when I'm sharing some knowledge of Quran or sharing verses.

At times you are loosing hope when people call you orthodox .

The Da’i (caller) is a tool of Allah’s Light

As a da’i, you are not the light—you’re a means for the light to reach others. You simply carry and share the message. The light is from Allah, and He is the One who opens hearts.

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said:

“Convey from me, even if it is one verse.” (Bukhari)

Even a small reminder—an ayah, a kind word, a smile—can ignite light in a dark heart. Peop ...continue reading

We’re often taught to reach for tawakkul when life tightens.

When we’ve done all we can. 

When we’re tired and overwhelmed. And when there’s nowhere else to turn.

But tawakkul isn't just necessary for survival or damage control.

It’s a mentality that leads to a peaceful way of life.

It’s how you stay soft and curious in a world that tries to harden you with fear.

Tawakkul isn’t just for hardship.

It’s also for when you want to try something new.

Create something meaningful.

Rest without guilt.

Take the scenic route.

Let life breathe.

Tawakkul is letting your curiosity lead you to your dream self, to real freedom, and to the pleasure of Allah ﷻ.

Because when you expl ...continue reading

Reflection on Surah Al-Kahf – And Allah Knows Best

When reflecting on the stories of Prophet Musa (AS) and Dhul Qarnain in Surah Al-Kahf, a striking contrast stands out.

Dhul Qarnain had clear direction. He was equipped with every means (sabab) he needed. He knew where he was going and what he was trying to achieve. His journey was one of power, strategy, and apparent control.

On the other hand, Musa (AS) was in the opposite situation. He had no map, no destination, and barely any information. He was on a journey that seemed vague, unclear—yet it was guided by Allah from start to finish.

And despite these differences, both men ended up exactly where they needed to be—serving peop ...continue reading

Whether some days feel long or short, each moves us closer to the moment written for us by our Lord. They are already numbered. We are only nearer to the Hereafter each day.

There is something deeply sobering in remembering the certainty of the Hereafter—the day when even the earth and mountains will no longer stand in their current form, when all creatures will rise to meet their Lord. After all, this worldly life isn’t the destination—it’s the journey back home.

In that journey, pain is inescapable. But we get to choose which kind. The pain of discipline—waking for Fajr when sleep is heavy, lowering our gaze when temptation beckons, choosing honesty over gain. Or the pain of regret—o ...continue reading

Personal Reflection on Surah Al-Ikhlas

I don’t remember understanding the depth of Surah Al-Ikhlas when I first recited it at the age of four but I do remember how it made me feel. There was a sense of clarity, peace, and rhythm in its words, especially when I spoke them with the Urdu translation during school assemblies. Even without fully knowing its meaning, my heart felt something pure and powerful.

As I grew older, and life became more complex, I came back to this Surah not just out of habit, but out of need. When emotions became tangled, when faith was tested, or when silence felt heavy, I found myself reciting “Qul huwa Allahu ahad…” like a whisper from the past reminding me of some ...continue reading