Nowruz: The grounding that can help us rise above
The period between March 20th & 21st marks the celebration of the day of Nowruz amongst millions worldwide and is considered the first day of Spring by many…
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Self-reflection: a Journey Toward our Awaited Saviour
The holy month of Sha’ban is incredibly auspicious as it hosts the sacred night of blessings. This night of benefits is given its name due to the historical…
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The After Thoughts of Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha has come and passed, what have learnt? “Those who go to Mecca for obligatory and voluntary pilgrimage (Hajj and Umrah) are the guests of Allah (swt),…
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6 Facts about the Sixth Holy Imam, Imam Ja’far al Sadiq (as)
Imam Ja’far al Sadiq (as), an individual born in 8th century, has influenced the lives of hundreds of millions around the globe until today. Despite the great number…
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What is Fidya? “Allah Intends for Us Ease”
“The month of Ramadhan [is that] in which was revealed the Qur’an, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion. So whoever sights [the…
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The Mahdi: How Will the 12th Imam Revive Justice?
From within the family to the community to the broader world stage, issues of injustice and oppression have always existed. The ugly face of injustice and oppression can…
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Yemen Housing Project: Providing a Home for the Displaced
We wrote about Yemen, the largest humanitarian crisis in the world, a few weeks ago to shed light on the recent and unprecedented rise in conflict, airstrikes, and…
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Take advantage of Five before Five: Life is an Opportunity
There is a very apt narration from the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) that serves as a timeless piece of advice for everyone, no matter what stage of life you…
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Imam Ali (as): The Father of Orphans
On Monday, Muslims around the world celebrated the birth anniversary of Imam Ali (AS), one of the greatest humans to have lived, not only because he was a…
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