Category Archives: Islamic Beliefs

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…

How To Make Dua That Improves Your Life

Make Dua To Improve Your Life

ShareHow to Make Dua That Improves Your Life Do you want to improve your life? Do you want to be a happier person? Do you want the satisfaction of knowing the future is going to be better than the past? Of course you do. We all want better lives. And the great thing is, we…

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

Never Lose Hope in Duas

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ShareOne of the common complaints of many of us Muslims is that when we make Dua, we don’t see its immediate effects. As a result, we get disheartened and lose hope in the effectiveness and powers of our Duaa. There may be an interest to be served by delay, and haste may be harmful. 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…