As we are welcoming the new Hijri year, the year 1447, it is in the spirit of our faith to remember the days of Allah (swt) with facts that help the believer gain more strength on the journey to Allah (swt). Nowadays, the new Hijri year is mostly remembered around the Muslim world with certain traditions not truly related to the faith, such as the preparation of special dishes! Alas, the Hijra is only now remembered as a tradition, not as a Spirit and a Gift! We all tend to f

For optimal management of the Nafs, consider it as a separate entity from the being; this will help to better manage it and better understand its behavior. Such a way helps contain the actions of the Nafs within the concordance of the true purpose of life. In fact, if the Nafs is not governed in an upright way, it will then take the lead, commanding the mind and imprisoning the heart.  Knowing the reality of the Nafs is quite complex, however, the Nafs can be described as a f

“Allah is the One Who has subjected the sea for you so that ships may sail upon it by His command, and that you may seek His bounty, and that perhaps you will be grateful. He ˹also˺ subjected for you whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth—all by His grace. Surely in this are signs for people who reflect.” (45:12-13). Pondering on Allah’s creation is a necessary act of worship for the believers to safeguard their mindfulness and awareness of the journey of lif