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       As the days of Ramadan pass, our hopes and duas that our sins will be forgiven, that Allah will guide us to the straight path, and that He will enlighten our hearts, minds, and eyes grow stronger. We draw closer to Allah by calling upon Him through His Most Beautiful Names and…

If You Want Something to Work, Then Make a Plan!     If you want to know how to prepare for Ramadan, then you need to start with a clear plan and sincere intentions. Ramadan is a special month full of opportunities to worship Allah, increase good deeds, and strengthen our relationship with the Qur’an.…

Ascension to Heaven What Happened After the Seventh Heaven?     The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ continued his narration of Al-Isra’ wal-Mi’raj and said: “I was taken to Sidrat-ul-Muntaha, whose leaves were like the ears of elephants and whose fruits were like large earthenware vessels. When it was covered by the Command of Allah, it underwent…

    Your faith in Allah begins with acknowledging your weakness, your poverty, and your need for a supreme and unlimited power that ensures your peace and safety. It is a power you turn to for help and refuge when you feel distressed and helpless. This power is revealed to us through Names of Allah…

Prophet Muhammad’s Ascension to Heaven The story of Prophet Muhammad’s Ascension to Heaven is a remarkable part of Al-Isra’ wal-Mi’raj. After meeting the Prophets at Masjid Al-Aqsa, the Prophet ﷺ continued his miraculous journey through the seven heavens with the Angel Jibril (Gabriel). It is narrated on the authority of Anas ibn Malik that the…

Isra’ wal-Mi’raj (The Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven)     Al-Isra wal-Mi’raj is one of the great miracles Allah granted to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. This miraculous journey took the Prophet from Makkah to Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa before his ascension to the heavens, all in one night. The Year of Sorrow was a difficult year for…

Signs of the Hour in Islam: Gog and Magog and Other Signs     The wisdom behind learning about the signs that precede the Hour is to inform people about them, awaken them from negligence, and encourage them to take precautions through repentance and renewed devotion to Allah. This knowledge helps people prepare for the…

Names of Allah in Islam: Al-Malik, Al-Quddus and As-Salam     The Three Names of Allah discussed in this article are Al-Malik, Al-Quddus, and As-Salam. Learning their meanings helps us understand Allah’s greatness and majesty, strengthen our faith, and draw closer to Him through worship. “And your Lord has said, ‘Call upon Me; I will…

     In the previous article, we explored signs of saa’ah sughra (minor signs). In this Article, we will explain saa’ah kubraa (major signs). But before we go to this point, let us know how Allah describe the Hour, Allah says in the Holy Quran, Surah Al-Haj:1 O mankind! Fear your Lord and be dutiful to…

Minor Signs of the Hour     Allah says: ”يَسۡـَٔلُونَكَ عَنِ ٱلسَّاعَةِ أَيَّانَ مُرۡسَىٰهَاۖ قُلۡ إِنَّمَا عِلۡمُهَا عِندَ رَبِّيۖ لَا يُجَلِّيهَا لِوَقۡتِهَآ إِلَّا هُوَۚ” “They ask you about the Hour: ‘When will be its appointed time?’ Say: ‘The knowledge thereof is with my Lord (Alone). None can reveal its time but He.’” Allah alone knows…