🖋 During these times, when corruption and tests have increased, you must dedicate time to seclude yourself with your Lord. Therein you recite the Qur’ān, glorify Allah, increase in Istighfār (seeking forgiveness), thank Allah for all your blessings - both hidden and apparent, pray two...
Most of us grew up listening to cute lullabies from our parents to put us to sleep, most of us are familiar with innocent rhymes and lovely little stories that have stuck in our minds well into our twenties and thirties. With my son Yusuf (aged...
Ibn Al-Qayyim رحمه الله said: Doctors of old said, “Whoever seeks to acquire good health for the body should consume less amounts of food and drink. Whoever seeks the well-being of his heart, let him abandon sin.” - Also, Thabit bin Qurrath said, “The body’s well-being requires consuming less...
If you recite Surah al Baqarah daily, it'll take you a little over 2 hours to complete it. In a month, it will take you a little over hour. With consistency, you'll be able to recite it in less than an hour every day. It only become difficult...
In surah Hud [11], Allah reports that the Prophet Hud addressed his people by saying: [وَيَا قَوْمِ اسْتَغْفِرُوا رَبَّكُمْ ثُمَّ تُوبُوا إِلَيْهِ يُرْسِلِ السَّمَاءَ عَلَيْكُم مِّدْرَارًا وَيَزِدْكُمْ قُوَّةً إِلَىٰ قُوَّتِكُمْ وَلَا تَتَوَلَّوْا مُجْرِمِينَ] "O my people, ask your Lord for forgiveness and then turn to Him in...
Assalamu alaykum, Part of an efficient Hifdh learning program includes audio practise: both for strengthening/ correcting and for setting a strong pre-hifdh foundation for. While there are many options of reciters from whom we may benefit with hifdh, tajweed and fluency, here are some recommendations - all...
posts resume after Eidul Fitr 2024* In surah Hud [11], Allah reports that the Prophet Hud addressed his people by saying: [وَيَا قَوْمِ اسْتَغْفِرُوا رَبَّكُمْ ثُمَّ تُوبُوا إِلَيْهِ يُرْسِلِ السَّمَاءَ عَلَيْكُم مِّدْرَارًا وَيَزِدْكُمْ قُوَّةً إِلَىٰ قُوَّتِكُمْ وَلَا تَتَوَلَّوْا مُجْرِمِينَ] "O my people, ask your Lord for forgiveness...
Assalamu alaykum, I hope that you are well and that your Quran memorization has been filled with barakah and joy. As we draw closer to the month of Ramadan, let us increase our efforts in reciting, revising and memorizing Al Quran. A question that I am often asked,...
When in fear tell yourself: إِنَّ رَبِّي عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ حَفِيظٌ Indeed my Lord, over all things, is Guardian. [Quran 11:57] When making du'a tell yourself: إِنَّ رَبِّي قَرِيبٌ مُّجِيبٌ Indeed my Lord is Near and Responsive. [Quran 11:61] When in hardship tell yourself: إِنَّ رَبِّي رَحِيمٌ وَدُودٌ Indeed my Lord is Merciful and Loving. [Quran...
Shanaaqitah - The people of Shanqeet, Mauritania who are known for their strong memory. Repeat and Repeat and Repeat! We repeat something ten times and say 'Alhamdulillah, we have learnt it.' The Shanaaqitah have a principle which is: "When you memorise, then do it in multiples of five." What does...