A dainty teacup, hand-knitted shawl, a floral fragrance, or a quaint clutch purse. We all have distinct memories of a signature item that instantly reminds us of our grandmothers. For us – my paternal family – it is without a doubt, her Mushaf. * Recently, my 92-year-old...
Assalamu ‘alaykum, Quran Hearts… A student recently forwarded this extract, and I thought to share it with you, too. For those who have memorized, it is a humbling reminder; for those memorizing, it invokes determination along this journey; for those struggling...
Assalamu ‘alaykum, Quran Hearts… With the season of Hajj upon us, Udhiyyah / Qurbani / Korban is the current focus - the story of Prophet Ebrahim ('alayhis salam) and his son Prophet Ismaeel ('alayhis salam) being retold in thousands of homes, masajid, and schools around the...
Assalamu ‘alaykum, Quran Hearts… AlHumdulillah for the many beautiful journeys and experiences we read and hear of, of those blessed and chosen to memorize Al Quran. Each of them are moving and inspirational! And this narrative (mashaAllah TabarukAllah) is one of them: *How my 7 year old daughter...
The Quran is the word of Allah. The construct it has, the meaning it carries are unmatchable and not to be found in any book in the world. In addition to the depth of meaning that the verses of Quran carry, there is also its sublime...
You’re not too busy. Time and time again I talk to friends and family who complain to me about just how busy they are. As the conversation gets realer we unveil the fact that they haven’t been praying timely, or at all. They disclose that...
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Assalamu 'alaykum, and Ramadan Mubaruk! Depending on where you are in the world, you've either begun your first fast or are preparing to do so later today / tonight, AlHumdulillah! As a Quran mentor, one of the frequently asked questions I receive, are: ✴️ How can I be more...
Assalaamu ‘alaykum wa Rahmatullah Beloved Quran Hearts, In the past week, countless people have been inspired by the life and legacy of 1 man: both in his living and dying, he was a noble example. May Allah Ta'ala grant him Al Firdous, ameen. I'v heard from people...
Assalaamu ‘alaykum wa Rahmatullah Beloved Quran Hearts, A great web app to aid with memorizing and reciting the Qur'aan, is: Muqri Here's how to use it: • Select the reciter (for Tajweed review purposes, please consider listening to: Sheikh Ayman Al-Swaied). • Choose the Surah or range of aayaat •...