The Amazingly Generous Life of Sayeda Khadija (sa)
Sayeda Khadija (sa) is known across the ummah as one of the four greatest women of this world and the next. Alongside her is Lady Asiya (sa) wife of Pharoah,…
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Ramadan: 5 Reasons why charity is so important in this blessed month
Ramadan is one of the holiest times of the year for over one billion individuals around the globe. The Holy Prophet Muhammad (sawa) and the infallible Imams (as)…
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Ramadan: 6 Tips for Mental, Physical and Spiritual Growth
The holy month of Ramadan is quickly approaching. Ramadan is a month of growth, forgiveness and good deeds, in which we are all are granted an opportunity to…
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Dealing with daily life struggles: Inspiration from the Holy Household
Without a doubt, all of us face struggles and difficulties that come and go our whole lives. For many, the struggles are continuous and never leave. We may often…
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3 heroes of Karbala: Incredible lessons from Imam Hussain (as), Al-Abbas (as) and Imam Sajjad (as)
The valour, humility, and sacrifices from some of the best people in history to stand against injustice, Imam Hussain (as), Hazrat Abbas son of Ali (as), and Imam Ali ibn Hussain al-Sajjad…
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The importance of helping the elderly in Islam: 3 proofs in Islamic texts
There are many reasons why we should care for our elderly. As our parents, supported us when we were young and vulnerable, they have weathered many of life’s storms,…
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Islam’s Message of Anti-Racism: Supporting, empowering and honouring the oppressed
In the pre-Islamic tribal period of Jahiliyyah (ignorance), societal ills such as racism were rampant. The enslavement of Black, African and dark-skinned peoples was particularly pervasive – any changes to…
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Maximizing the holy month of Rajab: What is Laylat al Raghaib and how should we prepare?
The blessed month of Rajab is upon us. The Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) and the infallible Imams (peace be upon them) have numerous narrations outlining the…
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The beauty of charity in Islam: 5 Ways Islam promotes charity for all!
Zakat, Sadaqa and Khums are all forms of charity in Islam. Giving for charitable purposes is a key pillar of our religion, and while some forms of charity (such as Sadaqa) are…
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1 Unique and difficult year with Coronavirus: How has it changed the world?
On January 27th 2020, Canada confirmed its first case of Coronavirus. At the time, the risk of the spread of the novel Coronavirus, Covid-19, was not fully understood and some predicted that it would be rare…
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