Ibn Qayyim’s different perspectives on patience
By Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (From his book Patience and Gratitude) Patience may be of two types, either physical or psychological, and both types may…
Ibn Qayyim’s definition of patience
By Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (From his book Patience and Gratitude ) Sabr is an Arabic word which comes from a root meaning to detain,…
Strengthen your resolve ahead of Ramadan
By Ghufran Khir Allah /Productive Muslim Some of us find it difficult to follow our spiritual plan in Ramadan, despite our true desire for…
Call for Submissions – Send Us Your Ramadan Stories and Reflections
Are you ready for Ramadan? The month of mercy is in the offing once again and Muslims around the world are preparing for this…
5 Ways to Achieve Piety Through Fasting
By Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi Islam teaches that the purpose of fasting is not to make people hungry and thirsty, or to deprive them…
Egypt’s Dar Al-Iftaa declares ‘Blue Whale’ video game prohibited in Islam
Egypt’s top religious body has warned against the game after an 18-year-old Egyptian boy reportedly committed suicide after playing the game last week. /Reuters…
Muhasaba: On being honest with oneself
BY ABD AL-AZIZ AHMED TO TAKE ACCOUNT of oneself, that is, to undergo honest self-criticism, is part of the Muslim practice of muhasaba, or…
Leadership tips from the 1st revelation
“I don’t think I’m ready for an executive leadership role,” the 42-year-old coaching client said to me on the phone. Have you ever been…
Stephen Hawking: Returning to the creator of science
The late Stephen Hawking, one of the greatest scientist of our time. photo/courtesy By Farrukh Younus The death of Stephen Hawking, one of the…
The pleasure of learning
By Ibrahim B. Syed The rise of Muslims to the zenith of civilization in a period of four decades was based on Al-lslam’s emphasis…
