When we read the Quran, we often come across the word “they.”“They do not believe.”“They mock.”“They are in darkness.”“They will face punishment.”These verses seem to speak of people far from us—those who rejected truth in the past, who disobeyed prophets, who lived without guidance. And so, we draw a line...

We’ve become familiar with the sequence of Salah: Takbir, standing, bowing, prostrating, sitting—and finally ending with “As-salamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah.” This closing Salam signals the end of prayer and greets the angels beside us. But how often do we, after saying Salam, immediately get up, check our phones, or rush...

In our daily lives, we are often overwhelmed by constant activity—notifications on our phones, work deadlines, family obligations, and the mental clutter of stress and distraction. So when the time for prayer arrives, we may stand and begin reciting, yet our hearts are still caught in the noise we just...

When we raise our hands in du’a, it feels like the most natural act. We do it after prayer, before sleep, or during moments of loneliness, hope, or helplessness. But have you ever paused to ask yourself: Why do I do this? What does this gesture actually mean?Raising the hands...

Before a Muslim begins their salah, they silently form an intention in the heart: “I am offering this prayer for the sake of Allah.” Though silent and unseen by others, this niyyah is the foundation of the entire act. Prayer is not only a sequence of movements—it is a spiritual...

As we stand on the prayer mat and prepare to begin our salah, the first action we often take is to raise our hands and say, “Allahu Akbar” (Allah is the Greatest). This simple yet profound act is called Takbiratul Ihram. It marks not just the start of prayer, but...