Spirituality
Deepen your connection with Allah through reflection, prayer, and mindfulness.
Signs in the Skies
Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth and the alternation of the day and night, there are signs for people of reason (3:190).
Tazkiya Reflection: A Renewed Appreciation for Prayer
I have been reflecting on how tazkiya sessions have altered my experience. A new level of internal awareness has been installed in my psyche, offering a more well pronounced, albeit imperfect, internal observation system.
Preparing for Ramadan With the Brain in Mind: Mercy, Gradual Change, and Practical Matters
Ramadan arrives each year as an invitation to transform. We often speak about preparing our hearts, our homes, and our schedules, but far less about preparing our brains.
Understanding the Inner Aspects of Fasting During Ramadan
Ramadan is one of the most blessed times of the year for the Muslim Ummah. The blessedness of this month has multiple aspects to it.
The Sweetness of Faith and Community
I grew up next to my grandparents. In Ramadan, I would frequently accompany my grandfather to break our fast in the mosque of our village. My only task was to tote the basket.
Ramadan: A Reset for the Anxious Mind in an Uncertain World
In an age defined by political instability, economic volatility, information overload, and the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence, anxiety has become a dominant psychological condition.
Ramadan Pre-mortem Planning
Picture this. It’s the last night of Ramadan. You're sending out Eid greetings, planning the finishing touches to your Eid outfit, and deciding with friends and family when to meet for Eid prayer.
Ramadan Boosters: 10 Steps to Prepare for the Blessed Month
"من صدق العزم،رزق الحيلة" This is a saying my Qur’an teacher often reminds me of whenever I procrastinate or try to find excuses not to do a task, because I am “too busy”.
Why Fast: Understanding Its Deeper Purpose
The first thing we notice in the Quran is how Allah introduces fasting. He begins by calling to all believers—a call that you and I must respond to with "O Allah, we hear and we obey."