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The Madrasa of Gaza al-‘Izza

What is ‘izza? English translations of the Qur’an typically translate ‘izza as glory, might and honour. And therefore: To Allah, His Messenger ﷺ and the believers belongs all glory, might and honour. But the etymology of the word ‘izza denotes many meanings: strength and power; rarity and preciousness; and even difficulty and unattainability.

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Keeping It Going After Ramadan: Istiqaama

Now that Ramadan is over, we need to focus on perhaps the most important item of all—istiqaama.

Feeling Challenged? Stay Steadfast in Patience

The core message of Surah Ali-Imran is about patience. Be patient in the face of challenges and calamities. Don’t give in. And that requires an action of the heart.

Inspiration From Surah Ali-Imran

Those who forgive, they restrain anger, and forgive the wrong that is done to them. And truly Allah loves those who are muhsinoon – those who are generous in the way they behave with others.

Spend From What is Pure

Allah says you shall not attain the state of good, until you give of that which you love. It is not only “spend from that which you earn,” but “spend from that which is pure of what you earn.” What does he mean by that?

The Best Provision for the Journey

The best of provisions on the journey in this world to the next is the provision of taqwa.

Ramadan & The Mountaintop

Ramadan perennially offers every Muslim the opportunity to affirm the true meaning of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s last famous sermon, I’ve Been to The Mountaintop.

Jannah: How to Come Home

In the first story of the Qur'an, Allah is reminding us that our home is jannah, and this life is a journey to come back home.

Six Practical Steps Towards a Better Ramadan

The summer Ramadans are special gifts, as these long days are much harder and therefore develop our character even more. We should be cautious not to squander this experience.

The Building Blocks of Spiritual Fitness

Embarking on a path of spiritual fitness is a lot like getting physically fit. They are both built on foundational principles, that if followed, will yield results.

Reviving the Names of the Messenger

While we preserve the Divine Names, we often neglect the names given to describe the Messenger ﷺ himself. It is a reflection of our modern disconnect with the Muhammadan reality that today we have largely forgotten these names.

Building Stronger Muslim Families

When it comes to the subject of building a strong(er) Muslim family, it is important that we not only value what it means to share a home. We must also value the meaning of what it means to be “Muslim” in a Muslim family.

Bringing Certainty to the Heart: A Step-by-Step Guide

There are three things that every believer can do to bring certainty to the heart: reading the Qur’ān with attentiveness so that it pierces our hearts; reflecting on the marvels of Allah’s creation in nature; and striving to express our servitude in action and worship.

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