Zakat is an obligation, a pillar of Islam, and an effective system of providing spiritual, social and economic benefits within a community. But when we pay zakat, do we feel the true extent of its power? Do we relate to it in the same way that we relate to prayer, fasting and hajj? Arguably, when
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Don’t Stop Being Kind: The Small Things Are Greater than You Think
“You’ve become a doormat, Lilly! You let people walk all over you, drain you and use you! And because you have the memory of a tiny goldfish, you never know when enough is really ENOUGH! Think of yourself and stop being such a pushover!”
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6 Tips to Worship More Consciously This Ramadan
One Tuesday, a couple of weeks ago, I was so busy at work: finishing off documents, printing, copying, filing, racing against the clock to get as much work done in the minutes and hours I had. Only on my way home, as the sun went down and the sky darkened, did I realize that I
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The Ultimate Guide to Help You Stay Out of the Kitchen in Ramadan
With the blessed month of Ramadan upon us, we need to plan and prepare ourselves as much as we can in sha Allah, in order to best utilise this month of mercy. Now, as a wife and a mother I know this can be especially challenging for women, as a lot of time is spent in
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Workdays in Ramadan: 7 Steps to Stay Sane and Spiritual
We spend a lot of time outside Ramadan looking forward to the month of fasting but then when it gets closer, fear starts kicking in, creating a lot of conflict within us. On one hand, we can’t wait for Ramadan to come and on the other hand we are petrified at the thought of the long day
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Open Your Heart to the Qur’an this Ramadan: Recite, Memorize and Internalize
“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.” [Qur’an: Chapter 2, Verse 185]
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