Taraweeh Reflections

The Liberation of Mecca—a moment that reshaped history—took place during the sacred month of Ramadan, most commonly marked on the 20th day. After the Quraysh’s allies violated a ceasefire agreement, the Prophet ﷺ saw the…

Allah doesn’t just tell stories; He breaks them down in vivid, humbling detail so we can take lessons from them. Such is the case of Surah Fussilat where Allah (swt) shows us the downfall of…

In the blessed month of Ramadan, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ led a defining moment in Islamic history: the peaceful liberation of Mecca. Despite a force of 10,000 Muslims prepared for battle, the Prophet commanded restraint,…

In a time when the horrors from Gaza flood our screens and weigh heavily on our hearts, a timeless verse from the Qur’an offers a beacon of hope and perspective. Allah (swt) says: وَنُرِيدُ أَن…

The Prophet ﷺ narrated that Allah says: “I am as My servant expects Me to be.” (Sahih Bukhari & Muslim) This means our trust, hope, and expectations from Allah determine how we experience His mercy,…

Why is Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa so important in Islam? Allah states in Surah Al-Isra: “Glory be to the One Who took His servant by night from Al-Masjid Al-Haram to Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa, whose surroundings We have blessed,…

Saying SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, La ilaha illallah is important, but true dhikr extends beyond words. This constant remembrance is not just through words but through our hearts, actions, and consciousness. When we continuously remember Allah, we…

Badr was not just the first battle in Islam—it was a defining moment in history. Had the believers not been victorious, Islam may not have survived. The Prophet ﷺ and his companions faced overwhelming odds:…

Do you treat Islam as a personal ritual or as a complete system for life? Ramadan is the month of the Quran—a time when we immerse ourselves in its recitation, its meanings, and its impact…

When confronted with truth, do we submit—or do we make excuses? The Quraysh of Mecca, like many today, believed in Allah—but only in name. When the Prophet ﷺ called them to implement Allah’s guidance in…