Reflections & Reminders

How to Pray Witr: Step by Step from the Qur'an and Sunnah

Witr is the prayer the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) never abandoned, at home or on a journey. Learn its time, its number of rak'ahs, how to pray it, and what to say in it — from the Qu...

How to Make Wudu (Ablution) Step by Step: According to the Qur'an and Sunnah

Learn how to make wudu step by step from the Qur'an and authentic Sunnah — where the intention (niyyah) truly belongs, the full method of the Prophet's ﷺ ablution, and what invalidates it.

The White Days (Ayyam al-Beed): Fasting the 13th, 14th, and 15th

The White Days (Ayyam al-Beed) are the 13th, 14th and 15th of each Islamic month — a confirmed Sunnah of voluntary fasting, its reward, and how to observe it.

How to Pray Istikhara: A Step-by-Step Guide from the Sunnah

A step-by-step guide to Salat al-Istikhara upon the Sunnah — its meaning, when to pray it, the authentic du'a, and what to do afterward.

The 99 Names of Allah: Meanings, Benefits, and How to Use Them

The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Allah has ninety-nine names, i.e. one-hundred minus one, and whoever knows them will go to Paradise."(Sahih al-Bukhari 2736; also Sahih Muslim ...

Praying On Time and the Warning of Ghayy in Surah Maryam

After praising a long line of Prophets and those who followed them, Allah turns in Surah Maryam to the generations who came after, and He names two failings that undid them. It is a warning that sp...

How Islam Can Help with Personal Struggles

Every one of us meets hardship: in our health, our families, our finances, our relationships. In those moments we need more than encouragement; we need guidance that anchors the heart. Islam offers...

The Virtues of Muharram and Fasting on the Day of Ashura

The Prophet (peace be upon him) gave special virtue to the Day of Ashura. Learn the authentic hadith on its reward and how to observe it according to the Sunnah.

Salah: The Second Pillar of Islam, Its Importance, Conditions, and How the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) Prayed

A comprehensive guide to Salah — covering its conditions, pillars, and a step-by-step description of how the Prophet ﷺ prayed, based on the Quran and authentic Sunnah.

The Parable of the Straight Path in Islam: Explained from the Hadith

The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, often used parables to make the realities of this religion vivid and unmistakable. One of the most striking is his description of the straight path, a ...

The First Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah: The Greatest Days of the Year

The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are among the most sacred days of the entire year. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "No good deeds done on other days are superior to those don...

Keep Patient Company with the Believers: Tafsir of Surah al-Kahf Ayah 28

There is an ayah in Surah al-Kahf that the scholars have described as important guidance for the believer in every age. Allah addresses His Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and through him...

Aisha (May Allah Be Pleased with Her): Her Attention to Hijab and Her Knowledge

Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) was the wife of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, the mother of the believers, and among the great scholars of this ummah. After the death of the P...

Will Fortune Be With You the Day You Meet Allah?

On the Day of Judgment, every person will stand before Allah alone. No wealth, no status, no family, and no helper will accompany him. The only thing that will matter is what he sent forward for hi...