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The Reality of the Afterlife - Faatimah Knight

The Reality of the Afterlife

As Muslims we have a strong conception of the afterlife, but sometimes we become too attached to what is in front of us. Faatimah Knight reminds us that when we get in moments of anxiety and stress, it’s so...

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Mindful Eating

Ever eat a meal and forget what it smelled or tasted like because you were watching TV or focusing on something else? Dr. Osman Umarji describes the prophetic etiquette of eating and how we can develop a habit of...

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Rekindling Family Ties

Hassam Munir discusses the prophetic wisdom behind maintaining strong family relationships and gives practical advice on how to connect with your family. Silat ar-Rahim Silat ar-Rahim is a highly-valued deed in the list...

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How to Start a 5-Minute Qiyyam Habit

Abrar Omeish describes the power of qiyam, some best practices, and how we can make this beautiful prayer a part of our routine. What is Qiyam al-Layl Qiyam (or Qiyam al-Layl) is the voluntary prayer that is offered in...

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How to Build a Worship Routine That Lasts

Often when we try to start a new routine, we experience burnout because we set hefty goals and we can’t keep up with them. Justin Parrott suggests some good small habits to develop in order to build a sustainable...

What is a Habit?

What are habits? How can we change the habits we have and form new ones? Dr. Jibran Khokhar defines what a habit is and suggests ways we can develop good habits throughout the year. Definition of a habit Habit is a...