Three months ago, I made an important, difficult, life-changing decision. I quit my job and decided to try making it on my own through securing enough students on this website to cover my bills. This was not an easy decision. I spent a year making istikharah and shura, and building up some savings, before pulling…
I wanted to write this a year ago, but chose to delay it to avoid anyone getting called out by name. The purpose of this article is for self-reflection and to improvement, not to attack any scholars by name. I do not wish to cast doubt on the sincerity of scholars, even when they slip…
When it comes to the topic of balance, the question we get asked the most if how do we balance deen and dunya. This is an interesting question because it means different things to different people. Some people think that balance means making equal time for work and worship, so if they work 8 hours…
The Ottoman era is one of the most overlooked periods of Muslim history. Yet in many ways, it was one of the best empires founded on Islamic principles. The Ottoman Empire, at the peak of its power and glory, established a level of freedom and safety for the average person that was unheard of in…
Modern entertainment and conveniences have accustomed us to overstimulation. We want to be excited and entertained all the time and are easily bored. We try to fill our lives with distractions to avoid boredom and silence. When seeking ways to solve our problems, we expect an exciting conclusion to our story. We may even be…