He was one of the first eight people to accept Islam and was one of the ten who were assured of entering Paradise. He was one of the six people chosen by `Umar ibn al-Khattab to form the council of Shura to choose the Caliph after his death. His name in pre-Islamic days was Abu…
The power of dua in business
By Abdullahi Jamaa While concerted efforts and strategic planning are deeply entrenched in the pursuit of personal wealth, no amount of hard work without dua and no amount of dua without hard work creates wealth. The two must go together. You ask for it from Allah and you do it by action. Just like in…
The 7 Productive Goals for a day–Surah Al Fatiha
We all want to have a productive day. We strive hard in figuring out our interests and potential and learn to manage that precious…
Muslims Pay Tribute to Irish Singer Sinéad O’Connor
Muslims worldwide have mourned the death of Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor who passed away on Wednesday evening at the age of 56. The Irish…
Dreaming to Be First Somali Taekwondo Olympian
Fifteen years ago, Munirah Abdiwahid joined her first taekwondo class with her brothers at a local club in London. Joining the sport at the…
Seek Knowledge for the Sake of Allah..
By Siyadha Mohamed As we reflect on the blessed month of Ramadan, let us consider the importance of seeking knowledge and learning for the…
UN adopts resolution on Israeli occupation of Palestine
Palestinian artists make a flag-map of Palestine from sands to commemorate the 74th anniversary of the Nakba, in Gaza City, Gaza on May 8,…
Prophet Muhammad’s Eating habits
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) wasn’t a person who would gorge. He wasn’t a person who would chug, he was a person who…
The Sunnah of sleeping on your right side
By Smart Muslim Team Many times we tend to snub some aspects, tenets and traditions of our beloved religion either due to our ignorance…
5 Things Will Make You Content with Your Life
By Arshia Nisar It is in human nature to never be fully satisfied. Instead of living in the present and fully enjoying it, we…