When was the last time you paused to reflect on where you’re heading in life? We live in a busy world where we’re bombarded with so many things to do; there are so many competing priorities that make us feel like we’re constantly running after a mirage. We barely have time to pause, reflect and
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Let’s Restore the Dignity of “In-sha-Allah” by Learning How to Say ‘No’
The popular phrase “in sha Allah”, God willing, became headline news a few months ago when a young man was removed from a plane for saying it loudly while talking to his uncle over the phone, and it was perceived as ‘potentially threatening’. What followed was huge interest in the phrase “in-sha-Allah”, that led to
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[Hajj Season Inspiration- Part 2] 7 Ways to Stone Shaytan Out of Your Life
When Ibrahim was going to sacrifice his son, Shaytan came to him in the form of a man to try and distract him and encourage him to disobey Allah , so Ibrahim pelted stones at him. In part 1 we looked at different sacrifices that we could make to become closer to Allah , but
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Back to School ‘Barakah Effect’ for Students
Download our 21 Sources of Barakah Resource Sheet + Infographic! When I was in college, maghrib time would often come off during an evening class. A few of us would run out to a stairwell or outside the building and quickly pray maghrib. Surah Falaq, surah Nas, salam, and sprint back to class! You know
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[Hajj Season Inspiration – Part 1] 4 Ways You Can Sacrifice for More Spiritual Productivity
Hajj is a very special time for us; the amount of reward available is immense, and it is truly an opportunity to seek forgiveness and become closer to Allah . But what practical ways are there of doing this? The best way to find out is to look at the life of Prophet Ibrahim .
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[Missing Makkah – Part 2] A Personal Plan for Dhul Hijjah
In Part 1 of this series, we spoke about how former Hujjaj feel during this time of the year and what they do to bring those special memories back into their lives. In Part 2, we look at some of the many actions Muslims can do to bring the feeling of Hajj into their homes,
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