Category Archives: Islamic Prayer

5 Difficult Sunnahs You Ought To Be Doing

By Jeff Attaway

ShareSome Sunnahs Are More Difficult Than Others I received a lot of positive feedback from an article I wrote about 5 Simple Sunnahs you should be doing. Those were pretty lightweight things that you could easily make part of your routine. But there’s no reason you can’t kick it up a notch. So, I decided…

7 Habits of Highly Effective Muslims

Seven Habits of Highly Effective Muslims

ShareDo You Possess These Seven Habits? I’m sure you’ve read or at least heard of the book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” This was a great book that transformed the self-help industry and launched Stephen Covey to international fame. Some time later, Bilal Phillips gave a lecture entitled “7 Habits of Highly Successful…

5 Simple Sunnahs You Ought To Be Doing

5 Simple Sunnahs

Share5 Simple Sunnahs Are you ready to become a better Muslim? Do you think you can be a much better Muslim and a stronger believer than what you currently are? If you’re ready to take your faith to the next level, then take a few minutes to ponder this hadith: Share

Video: Tips to Improve Focus in Prayer

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ShareI wrote a post about this subject a couple of years ago. Hopefully, you’ll find this video a good supplement to that article, Inshallah. Basically, when we pray, make the Salaah, we have to focus on Allah and make sure our motions, actions, and speech are devoted towards the remembrance of Allah. Share

The Adhaan

Making the Islamic call to prayer in Cairo

ShareOne of the most popular aspects of Islam is the Adhaan, or the Islamic call to prayer. Even though most non-Muslims may not know what the words mean, they almost certainly would recognize the sound. Wherever one is in the world, the Azaan is a sign of the presence of Islam and Muslims. In addition…

Improve Your Focus and Concentration in Prayer

Muslims praying

Share How many times have you made Salah only to find yourself thinking about your kids, your job, your schoolwork, or even worse, something you saw on TV? Do you find it difficult to have khushoo in prayer? You’re not alone. One of the biggest problems many Muslims have today is being able to focus…