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What is ‘izza? English translations of the Qur’an typically translate ‘izza as glory, might and honour. And therefore: To Allah, His Messenger ﷺ and the believers belongs all glory, might and honour. But the etymology of the word ‘izza denotes many meanings: strength and power; rarity and preciousness; and even difficulty and unattainability.

The modern age has introduced us to a new bevy of enslaving tools and digital addictions. Whether it is the smartphone, social media accounts, messaging platforms, online browsing or video games, these addictions have become so prevalent and confounding that they are now a recognized medical condition termed Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD).

We did not know what to expect when our second daughter was born with obvious markings of a neural tube defect. We went from a low intervention birth to an X-ray within two hours of her arrival, and an MRI the next day. By the time we left the hospital three days later it was clear that she would require a major surgery. It was a time in our lives when we made countless visits to countless hospitals.

I have come to know through failure what you my dear reader know from your iman: that the plan of Allah the Exalted is unlike even the hopes and theories of the created. It is so incredibly unexpected and fantastic in its arrangement across time and space that when we realize just some of what has happened – and how - it takes our breath away.

Those who persecute the Palestinians — directly or by collusion — seem congenitally blind to the Muslim Palestinian soul.

They have never seen Palestinians as anything more than despised, deprecated subjects that should — but inconveniently will not — bow to a brutal and savage occupation.

Shaykh Riad Saloojee shares 7 commitments we can pledge to in the plight of recent events in Gaza.

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson denies God’s existence on the basis of evil and suffering in the world. He argues that he is evidence driven and not faith driven.

As Ramadan is less than a month away, we might feel we often haven't done enough to prepare for it. Here are 5 things we can do right now during Shaban to make sure that we get the most out of Ramadan. The Prophet (Peace & Blessings upon Him & His Family) supplicated,” O Allah give us the blessings of Shaban and give us the treasure of Ramadan.”

As we get older, we may find ourselves struggling to find the time for Allah ﷻ, overwhelmed with the responsibilities towards our families, our children, our work schedules.

Shaykh Yahya Rhodus shares with us some practical advice on a spiritual approach to integrate dhikr our daily routines.

"Whoever wishes to acquire bliss in the next world should observe some rules, holding firmly to the Qur'an. Obstacles in the path of religion should be removed as they may prevent one from spiritual progress." Imam Al-Ghazali talks about four barriers before a religious disciple: a barrier of wealth, a barrier of honor, a barrier of sectarianism and a barrier of sins.

Know that Allah (SWT) shows to one for whom He wishes good his faults. Whoever has deep insight has no fear. When a man can know his faults, he can try to remove them. But the majority of men remain ignorant of their faults.

There are four ways to discover one's faults.

Open YouTube, and their algorithms will greet you with the latest life coach explaining how to hack your body to live life to the fullest while at the same time igniting all sorts of dopamine responses. But what about our spiritual machinery? Are you a body or do you have a body? Surely neglecting what truly makes us human will lead to excess and harm.