Finding Strength Through Surah Yusuf
In the twelfth chapter of the Quran, Allah SWT presents the story of Prophet Yusuf عليه السلام through four distinctive stages of his...
My Journey
My name is Mohammed Akonda and this year's theme, conviction of courage, means a lot to me since I can relate to it many times in my...
What Ayatul Kursi means to me
Ayatul Kursi is the most powerful verse in the Quran. The meaning of Ayatul Kursi is “The Throne” and it is a fitting name since Ayatul...
Surah Al-Kawthar and Rewards in the Afterlife
Surah Al-Kawthar : Prophet Muhammed (pbuh) at age 25 married Kadhija and had 6 children. He had two sons and three daughters. During the...
Trusting the Process - A Personal Relfection
“O you who have believed, seek help through patience and prayer. Indeed, Allah is with the patient. 2:153” As I was growing up, my...
Adversity and Contentment in Bronx Science
Adversity and Contentment in Bronx Science Whether it be waiting for the 4 train at Lexington Ave, praying that you do well on a test, or...
Dear Mom & Dad,
In Surah al-Raḥmān, Allah refers to himself as the One who is defined by complete and universal rahmah. In Surah al-Raḥīm, Allah refers...
Euthanasia and Islam
What is Euthanasia? Euthanasia is the practice of taking a patient’s life due to suffering from an incurable and painful disease....
A Little Goes a Long Way
The exhibition of mercy and compassion in this simple act of kindness is displayed by the man simply going out of his way to show those...
