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Knowing Allah

The Power of Dhikr: the path to spiritual renewal

By Essam Mahgoub

Whereas our prayers, fasting, Zakat and Hajj require specific times to be observed, Dhikr can be done at any time and in any situation. It’s the most powerful means of cultivating Allah-awareness: keeping our lips moist with the remembrance of Allah…

Understanding Al-Qur’an the easy way

By Farooq Khan

This series of lessons take us step by step through the Holy Qur’an. It uses simple, plain English to explain the Arabic text. It should therefore be extremely helpful for all age groups, and especially for non-Arabic speakers.

How to Awaken the Heart to Allah’s Presence

By Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad
How can we awaken our hearts to truly feel Allah’s presence in every moment? In this profound talk, Abdal Hakim Murad explores the spiritual journey of the heart, the importance of dhikr (remembrance), and how to move beyond distractions to reconnect with our true purpose.

Ramadhan and the power of supplication

By Ahmed Gaber

“Ramadhan is all about purifying yourself, and transcending your weaknesses. As we approach this sacred month, now is a good time to prepare and take stock of ourselves..”

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By Ibrahim Hussain

We should never underestimate the power of our supplications, our du’ah. Allah will never ignore the desperate pleas of His servants. Turning to Allah in humility and reverence is an admission of our utter helplessness and our dependence on Allah…

Understanding Allah’s Tribulations

By Essam Mahgoub

Our entire life is a test from Allah. In good times we are tested for gratitude, and in hard times we are tested for resilience, patience and perseverance. Those who ignore Allah’s warnings and rely on His mercy are thinking wishfully and risk facing very unpleasant consequences…Do the right thing, every time! Do the best you can!

Dhikr: The Constant, Loving Remembrance of Allah

By Ibrahim Hussain

Our most overlooked habit is also our most powerful, secret weapon: the constant, loving Remembrance of Allah: Dhikr. Something of Allah’s healing Light enters the heart of a mindful servant who is constantly Allah-aware, and whose lips are moist with Dhikr. There is a direct connection between our speech and our spiritual heart.