The Importance of Family Ties in Islam: Four Lessons from the Sunnah Family ties occupy a special place in Islam. Maintaining good relationships with our relatives is not simply a matter of culture or social etiquette. It is an act of worship, a means of earning the pleasure of Allah, and a responsibility that every…
This lesson is extracted from our Ethical Living series. Access the full series at an 80% discount here: https://courses.islamicselfhelp.com/p/ethical-living?coupon_code=SDQ1 One of the most important aspects of Islamic character development is the ability to seek advice from others. In Arabic, this is known as shura, or consultation. It is something we rarely discuss when studying akhlaq,…
One year ago, 30 September 2025, was my last official day as a fulltime employee of an Islamic organization. After eighteen years of working fulltime jobs at various Islamic organizations, and five years with my last company, I finally decided to take a big step into the unknown, quit my job, and try to make…
7 Tips for Making Homeschooling Work in the Modern World Homeschooling is not easy. It is not for everybody, and it is not the right choice for every family or every situation. But after more than twelve years of homeschooling my own children, I have come to appreciate just how much freedom and opportunity homeschooling…
One of the most beneficial books I have read in recent years is The Barakah Effect by Muhammad Faris. Most of my favourite books are older books and classics, so it is unusual for me to find a recent book that I find this beneficial. One of the main ideas in the book is the…