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…
In December 2025, my travels took me to a unique destination, Lombok Island in Indonesia. This land was very different from anywhere I had traveled before. I had not even heard about Lombok until a few weeks before I arrived there. I was in Kuala Lumpur with my family, planning a family trip to a…
Introducing the latest self help ebook from Shaykh Ismail Kamdar, How to Think Deeper: An Islamic Guide to Contemplation. In an age of brainrot and blind following, gain an edge over others through the power of deep thinking. The world has become dumber in recent years. People rely on influencers and technology to think for…