"Those who, if We granted them power in the land, will maintain the prayer, give the zakat, bid what is...

"In the bounty and mercy of God, in that let them rejoice (celebrate)..." Challenge of the Day #96: Do you...

Q: Salaam, I have made a big mistake, one I don’t know I can fix. I’ve had an illegitimate child...

"...But Allah has conferred a favor upon you, that He has guided you to the Faith, if you indeed are true." Challenge of the Day #95: Can you...

Q: What does Islam say about being cold-hearted or heartless in order to protect yourself from getting hurt? A: It...

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My mother has relationships outside of her marriage while my father is alive. We are ashamed of her deeds. We...

When I was in college, I would attend many halaqas (meetings to learn more about Islam). During the week of...

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"The month of Ramadan is that in which was revealed the Quran, a guidance for the people and clear proofs...

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One day, I was very busy with work and very stressed out. My work requires me to troubleshoot software issues...

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“O you who have believed, obey Allah and obey the Messenger and those in authority among you. And if you...

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“And lo! this your religion is one religion and I am your Lord, so keep your duty unto Me.“ Challenge...

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"Observe justice in dealing with your children in the same manner in which you expect them to observe justice in...

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"O believers! Do not let some men ridicule others, they may be better than them, nor let some women ridicule...

"O Believers! Fulfil (your) promises.”  Challenge of the Day #24: Next time you have an appointment or meeting, try to...

"If you are grateful, I will certainly give you more.”  "So Remember Me, and I will remember you, and be thankful to Me, and be not ungrateful...

"O you who believe! seek assistance through patience and prayer; surely Allah is with the patient...”  Challenge of the Day...

Have you ever heard any of the following statements? You are not “religious” because …. you listen to musicyou don’t have a beard...

"Verily! Allah is with those who do good deeds”  Challenge of the Day #21: Help out with a chore around...

"And when you are greeted with some words, greet back with words better than it or with the same; indeed...

"Successful indeed are the believers Those who offer their Salat (prayers) with all solemnity and full submissiveness...”  Challenge of the...

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said; “The strong is not the one who overcomes the people by his strength,...

"Truly, Allah loves those who turn to Him constantly and He loves those who keep themselves pure and clean.”  Challenge...

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"We made it easy to bear this Qur'an in mind. Who, then, is willing to keep it in mind?". Challenge...

“And He provides for him from (sources) he never could imagine. And if anyone puts his trust in Allah, sufficient...

"This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah". Challenge of the...

"As for the earth, We spread it out and placed upon it firm mountains, and cause everything to grow there...

 “Those who believe, and whose hearts find satisfaction in the remembrance of Allah: for without doubt in the remembrance of...

Bob was late to an interview because he overslept after staying out late last night. He did not even have...

 “Believers, do not let your wealth and your children distract you from remembering God: those who do so will be...

 “Those who spend (in Allah’s Cause) in prosperity and in adversity, who repress anger, and who pardon men; verily, Allah...

"Kindness is a mark of faith, whoever is not; has no faith." -Muhammad (PBUH) Challenge of the Day #10: Be...

One day, my friend and I decided to attend a Christian event on campus. I am not going to lie....

" "O Children of Adam! wear your beautiful apparel at every time and place of prayer: eat and drink: But...

"O you who believe! Verily, among your wives and your children there are enemies for you (i.e. may stop you...

"And do good unto your parents, and near of kin, and unto orphans, and the needy, and the neighbour from...

"Corruption doth appear on land and sea because of (the evil) which men's hands have done, that He may make...

Think of a person that you may have fallen in love with or are already in love with. Then answer...

“Those who spend in charity will be richly rewarded.” Challenge of the Day #5: Make a bag of goodies/snacks for...

“Say: ‘If mankind and the jinns were together to produce the like of this Qur’an, they could not produce the...

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"Kind words and forgiveness are better than charity followed by injury. ” Challenge of the Day #4: Give a random compliment...

"And whatever of blessings and good things you have, it is from Allah." Challenge of the Day #3 : Name...

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"Worship Allah and associate nothing with Him, and to parents do good, and to relatives, orphans, the needy, the near...

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"And when you are greeted with a greeting, greet  with one better than it or return it . Indeed, Allah is ever,...

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