I am a firm believer that as Muslims we should be open-minded to an extent in our understanding of the religion. Of course, within reason.

One important element of facing tests in life is mindset. Allah (swt) makes people go through tests for a number of reasons – as a

In a discussion, it was asked that when was the last time that we beseeched and really called upon Allah SWT for a need that

Allah (swt) is in control of EVERYTHING. – When a child is ill, He is the only one who cures. – When you receive your

A quick note that Istikhārah (prayer of seeking guidance) can be done anywhere, at any time. There are 3 variations to consider: 1) Prayer and

Look at the difference between the Creator and Creation. Allah (swt) becomes angry when he is not asked. Whilst man becomes annoyed when he’s constantly

I’ve been reading and writing on Linked in recently. Primarily for things related to my software company. One thing on that network though is the

Anyone with kids knows that mornings are spent making breakfast and taking them to and from school. With younger children, you’re literally feeding them spoon

10 for the last 10 nights 1) Try and stay awake during the odd nights. If you can’t that’s fine as well. But try and

I’m not totally against brothers listening to motivational videos on masculinity. Of course, you have to avoid extremism, unnecessary swearing and content which demeans women.

It’s interesting that in the creation of Adam (as), there’s an important lesson to do with relationships. We will meet many types of people. Some

Extremely sad news of this large earthquake this morning. May Allah make things easy for the people of Turkey and Syria and reward the Shuhadaah.

I received a reminder last night from a brother that we have officially entered into the month of Rajab. Rajab is one of the sacred

I was in a café earlier waiting for my daughter’s exam to finish and was sat next to two different sets of dads who had

Many of us learn key lessons when things happen to us in life. But many a time, Allah will teach us through things which happen

A great trial online now with the explosion of social media is undoubtedly envy. Anyone can succumb to it. This person is richer, she is

As we enter flu season, it’s a reminder that we’re not really in control. Despite that, the believer always maintains a good opinion and adab

An important principle I’m realising whilst working in the charity sector is: “Spending more in a calculated way to preserve the trust (amanah) is more

One of the most important things I did back in 2016 was to conduct a personal ‘visioning’ session whilst abroad for work. In other words,

Very sad to hear about the passing of Shaykh Yusuf al-Qaradawi. إنّا لله وإنّا إليهِ رَاجعُون اللهم ارحمه رحمة واسعة و اشمله بعفوك A giant

It’s interesting that if you look at the contemporary, learned scholars of Qur’an, you will find they all have a similar presence. Shaykh Ma’serawi, Shaykh

This life is but just a switching of states. The poet/scholar mentions; ثمانية تجري على الناس كلهم و لابد للإنسان أن يلقى الثمانية سرور وحزن

A quick point for worshippers in advance of Jum’ah tomorrow. When the khutbah is finished and people stand to pray, if you see a gap

Can you be spiritually present from 9am-5pm? It’s a known fact that for many of us, working the 9-5 can sometimes be spiritually challenging between

Really sad to hear about Sh. Muhammad Al-Shareef. Some people leave such a legacy that those around them feel indebted to them. May Allah grant

SubhanAllah, breath-taking images from the James Webb telescope of our universe as it was 13.5 billion years ago! We cannot fathom the vastness of the

Below is a 12-step guide to practical problem solving for NGO’s by Paul Polak (author of Out of Poverty). A social entrepreneur with over 25

A friend who has now passed away told me a story which makes you reflect on the concept of brotherhood and repelling oppression. He said

As British Muslims, we face a number of challenges but I have to say this Ramadan brings about our true colours maashAllah. 5 (positive) observations

As we enter the first odd night tonight, below is an edited post from a few years back on 3 quick tips. The last 10

It’s been a while and manic the last 6 months with work and other things, but with the announcement of Ramadan there’s a nice feeling

3 beautiful observations on the rank of the Prophet (saws) by Imam al-Sakhawi on the verse:  إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَـٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ

We’re generally taught to pray Istikhara (prayer of guidance) for important choices such as job change, who to marry etc. But I’ve noticed we actually

Conceptually, to pray 2 rak’ah tahajjud on a daily basis is better than to pray 10 rak’ah once a week. This is based on the

In most cases, we know that we should strive to balance equally between the two. Especially in light of Laylatul-Qadr, the Prophet (saws) beautifully incorporated

As we enter the last 10 nights of Ramadan, I just want to share a small point regarding the most important organ in our body

Many of us will have heard this quote, but it always gives a lot of hope. Ibrahim ibn adham (ra) said; لَوْ عَلِمَ الْمُلُوكُ وَأَبْنَاءُ

One common trait you find amongst many successful people, both islamically and in a dunyawi sense, is persistence. You see in some of these motivational

There are always two sides to a story. Always. The amount of times I have been told a story, whether it is a marital issue,

According to scholars, the designation of a charity is that of an *agent* and hence is bound by a number of values, most notably Amānah

The current financial situation for many people is in the air. Those in a job may not feel the pressure, but the reality is that

With everything going on, it’s always important to remember that it is Allah who protects this religion and it’s people.  The Prophets (as) and the

A potential need within the Muslim charity sector is simple, pragmatic and accessible guidance on a variety of Islamic positions. In other words, a ‘Fiqh

There are many manners of social interaction (ādāb) which one learns from books and there are others which are learnt directly from teachers or elders.

Sometimes I wonder if it is a given that teachers/Imams who stand on the minbar and give talks or classes will receive a greater reward

There are two types of trial we can all face when approaching the religion according to Ibn al-Qayyim (ra); 1) Doubts and confusion (Shubuhāt) 2)

I was reflecting on one of Shaykh Kishk’s (ra) sayings when he said; ‘How do I ask you O Allah, and I am I? I

I remember many years ago I was seriously considering leaving the charity sector. We all heard many stories whether it was lack of transparency, incompetency

Weed or cannabis is still a big problem amongst the Muslim youth. I have seen brothers with beards even smoking it which is a shock.

As we enter the final moments of Ramadan, a reminder to myself first and foremost to pray that Allah *accepts* our deeds. Ibn Rajab (ra)

Bunnān al-Hammāl (ra) was a great ascetic, scholar and worshipper and is notably known for being imprisoned with a lion! He was especially recognised for

Wanting guidance for others vs oppression When you look at the many places where severe oppression is happening, it is clear our only refuge is

Many of us are receiving messages of uncertainty from our loved ones regarding the coronavirus. This is totally understandable as something of this magnitude has

The issue of some Muslims having extreme doubts in faith is becoming more concerning as time goes by. Once at a student conference, 2/3 people

I remember our teacher once said; “A man may have knowledge of many of the books of tazkiyah (purification of the heart) and be proficient

There is no doubt that every Muslim’s ultimate goal is to please Allah (swt). However, a subsequent ‘goal’ is that we all want to enter

A verse which stops me in my tracks every time I come across it is when Allah (swt) reminds us of our weakness and our

BD/ 1 – Having a negative assumption of someone without just cause So to kick off the bad deeds, the first is the prohibition of

GD/2 – Initiating the salām when passing by children So clearly this writing every week isn’t working out how I thought ! Not giving up

GD/1 – Teaching your child Surat’l-Fātiḥa  I start with this particular deed because there is a major hack here that I wish I realised before

A really important point I have realised recently is the value of ‘correct’ technique. Good technique is not talked about a lot, but is key

The Prophet (Saws) mentioned in a ḥadīth; “ابْغُونِي ضُعَفَاءَكُمْ فَإِنَّمَا تُرْزَقُونَ وَتُنْصَرُونَ بِضُعَفَائِكُمْ” “Seek out the vulnerable among you. Indeed, you are only given provision

I hope I am wrong, but it feels these days that many people are going through a variety of struggles and tests in their lives.

The greater the distress, the closer the relief Shaykh Abdul Fattāḥ Abu Ghudda (ra) writes in his commentary of Risālat’l-Mustarshidīn; “Do not think that grief

I remember watching a documentary a few years ago reporting that some scientists estimated that the observable universe is approximately *80-90 billion* light years wide.

The Shari’ah is the manifestation of the laws of Allah set on earth – these are not just mere legal laws, but encompass rituals, manners,