Category Archives: 5 Pillars

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…

Zakah

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ShareWhat Can 2.5% Do? How much can Zakah help the poor people of the world? Let’s find out. I’m sure you’ve heard of Bill Gates. Most likely, you are currently using at least one of the products his company, Microsoft has produced. He is one of the richest men in the world, currently worth $58…

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

How To Prepare For Ramadan Before It’s Too Late!

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ShareHow To Prepare For Ramadan Before It’s Too Late Well Ramadan is almost here. We need to start getting ready before it’s too late. When will it be too late? It’ll be too late on the first day of Ramadan! We can’t go from a life of doing just the basics of Islam to suddenly…

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

Ramadan Duas

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ShareSalman Farsi narrates from Rasool-Allah(SAW) , “Duaa turns away destiny and good deeds lengthen age. (Tirmizi) Abu Hurairah reported, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “There are two statements that are light on the tongue to remember, heavy on the Scales and are dear to the Merciful: `Subhan-Allahi wa bihamdihi; Subhan-Allahil-Azim (Glory be to…