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5 Steps To Get You Ready For Ramadan

As Ramadan is around the corner, here are 5 steps we can take to prepare ourselves for the blessed holy month.

March 29, 2021 - Weekly Update

This week, included are 5 Steps to Get you Ready for Ramadan, a Jummah Reflection, and a new announcement regarding our Arabic Online: Summer Intensive.

The 15th Night of Sha’ban

A significant feature of the month of Sha’ban is that it consists of a night which is termed in Shariah as “Laylatul-bara’ah” (The night of freedom from Fire).

March 22, 2021 - Weekly Update

Included are our new podcast with Dr. Mohamed Ghilan about the reality of seeking spiritual highs, a friday reflection on taking advantage of Sha'ban before Ramadan, as well as the Quote and Ayah of the week.

March 15, 2021 - Weekly Update

AlhamdulilLah by Allah's grace we have entered into the blessed month of Sha'ban. Included are 4 Powerful Lessons from Isra' Wal-Mi'raj, and a Qasida by Imam al-Haddad, alongside the quote of the week.

Jumu'a Reflection: Upon the Head of the Universe

"Upon the head of the universe is the sandal of Muhammad ﷺ
It has ascended and all creation falls under its shadow..."

The Greatest Blessing

The Quran is the greatest blessing of Allah which he has bestowed upon mankind. There are 114 Surah in the Quran and each Surah is a light that alters our lives and shows us the right way to live.

Never Give Up

حَسْبُنَا اللَّهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ

Allah (Alone) is Sufficient for us, and He is the Best Disposer of affairs.”
[Al ‘Imran - 3:173]

March 8th, 2021 - Weekly Update

We are approaching the 27th night of the blessed month of Rajab. We request that you please keep Al-Madina and the Ummah of Sayidina Muhammad in your Du'as on this blessed night. See: Hadith of the Week, Quote of the Week, Qur'an, The American Master, and Friday Reflection

The American Master

SHORT FILM: The story of Mohamed Zakariya, an American master in Arabic calligraphy whose mastery is not only defined by his art, but his humility under his teacher Hasan Çelebi.

About That Annoying Neighbor

Shaykh Mulla Ramadan al-Bouti tells a story of a terrible neighbor he had. The man was an alcoholic who partied all night and invited all sorts of trouble into the neighborhood...

The Month Of Rajab

Anas (r.a) reported that the messenger ﷺ use to make this dua at the beginning of Rajab, “Oh Allah, bless Rajab for us and Shaaban and allow us to live during Ramadan.” (Imam Ahmad)