The Islamic Art of Sabr One of the most critical skills parents can teach their children is how to handle life’s tests. Unfortunately, in our communities today, we often make the mistake of over-parenting, hindering their ability to develop toughness, resilience and face real-world challenges. This chapter focuses on resiliency, a key dimension of sabr,…
We had finally reached a land I always wanted to visit with my family. We were so excited to spend Ramadan in a Muslim country in one of the safest cities in the world. Then it happened. We woke up at night to the sound of an intense alarm on our phones. I looked at…
We are at a crucial crossroads at Islamic Self Help. For 12 years, Islamic Self help has provided beneficial resources to thousands of students through our articles, videos, courses, and books. A lot of the work we produced was distributed free or at a low price to reach as many people as possible, often running…
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Peace be upon the final messenger. Previously, we discussed the importance of deep thinking. Building upon this, it is important to make time for deeper reflection on the Qur’an. The Qur’an was revealed for deep reflection, and it is only through such efforts that we unlock…
This Ramadan, there seems to be a coordinated effort to demonize Muslims, Islam, and Ramadan by demeaning the Muslim fast as too easy, or claiming that Ramadan is a month of indulgence and feasting. I want to share with any sincere readers a few reflections on this: 1) Fasting is for God Muslims do not…