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) greatly emphasized the benefits of this blessed month and its importance.  Within the Holy Qur’an, the month of Ramadan is referenced as follows:   ‘The month of Ramadan is […]

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 reintegrate faith into our lives and strengthen our love for Allah (swt). However, this doesn’t mean that our dedication and efforts start on the first day of […]

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 find ourselves thinking “why me?” if we reflect.   This worldly life has been designed for tests and trials, and we cannot help but search for a deeper […]

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 (as). The story of Karbala is not just a battle or historical tragedy – Karbala is a movement that has changed the course of history as we know […]

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, and have wisdom beyond our years. Islam consistently promotes respect and kindness to everyone, especially the elderly.   All life begins with weakness in childhood and ends with weakness […]

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 the laws and practices of slavery were bound to upset the general majority of society. With the dawn of Islam and the prophethood of the last Holy Prophet, many […]

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 excellence of this month. Accordingly, there are also numerous recommended acts to take part in this month to worship Allah (swt) and seek forgiveness from Him for previous […]

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 recommended, others are obligatory (such as Khums). Charity exists as an obligatory practice with very good reason. The organization of societies in historical and modern times have […]

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 to see the spread of the virus. Almost two months later, on March 11th, the World Health Organization officially declared the outbreak of Covid-19 as a pandemic.   Since then, a lot […]