The Conditions of the Shahadah to Be Accepted by God

The Shahadah is the key to the gates of Paradise, but in order for it to work, be accepted b ...

Islam: The Greatest Blessing Bestowed upon Mankind

Islam is the greatest blessing that Allah has bestowed upon mankind and the Qur’an is the gr ...

Telling People about Their Lord: 25th Stop of Your Spiritual Journey to God

Every speech comes out with a cover from the heart of the speaker. If God allows a speaker t ...

Keeping Priorities Straight: 24th Stop of Your Spiritual Journey to God

Based on this principle of priority, you have to perform the require obligations before the ...

Witnessing God’s Bounty and Your Shortcomings: 23rd Stop of Your Spiritual Journey to God

If you want the doors of hope opened, recall what He offers you, and if the doors of awe ope ...

Tawheed: Its Meaning and Categories

Tawheed is to single out Allah (Exalted be He) in what is distinct to Him and obligatory for ...

Mercy with People’s Faults: Twenty Second Stop of Your Spiritual Journey to God

A person, who learns of people’s secrets and does not have Godly mercy on them, brings upon ...

Dealing with People’s Praise: Twenty First Stop of Your Spiritual Journey to God

While journeying to God we will be put to many tests. One of those tests pertains to people& ...

Certainty of Faith, Indifference about the World: Twentieth Stop of Your Spiritual Journey to God

I cannot proceed in my journey to God while forgetting my journey to the Hereafter. One shou ...

Distress and Need of Him: Nineteenth Stop of Your Spiritual Journey to God

The word of wisdom under discussion is about du`aa’ (supplication). It is not about the etiq ...

What Does It Mean to Believe in Allah? (Part Two)

As He is One in His Lordship without any partner, He is also One in His servitude. What does ...

Dhikr: Closeness through Worship

How can one get closer to God through specific acts of worship? Is it through obligatory or ...

The Meaning of La Ilaha Illa Allah (Tawheed)

Due to the concept of “La Ilaha Illa Allah” Allah brought the creation into being, and due t ...

How Do I Inspire My Children To Love Allah?

We often teach our children at a young age about Salah, hijab, Fasting, giving in Charity bu ...

What Does It Mean to Believe in Allah? (Part One)

Allah created all of mankind to have belief in Him (their Creator). What is the evidence to ...

Reflection: The Fifth Stop of Your Spiritual Journey to God

Reflection is a marvelous form of worship that pushes people in their path to God. It helps ...

How to Develop Your Level of Faith through Dhikr

How can we truly feel the presence of God at all times, and make His remembrance (dhikr) permea ...

The Straight Path and How to Follow It

What does it mean to follow God’s way? How are Islamic values and teachings implemented in e ...

Dhikr: God’s Always Open Door

To do dhikr is to strive to fill all your moments, all your thoughts and all your actions wi ...

Willpower between Reliance on God and Self-Confidence

We all want to achieve success and often it is easier said than done. Is there an attainable ...