Drifting Away: The Forgotten Duty to Parents in Modern Times

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

Drifting Away: The Forgotten Duty to Parents in Modern Times

These days, many adult children seem to be growing distant or even disrespectful toward their parents. There are a lot of reasons for this. One big reason is the lack of a strong Islamic upbringing—many were never taught the importance of honoring parents as part of their faith. On top of that, the media often spreads confusing or negative messages about Islam and traditional family values, which can influence how young people think. 

Life is also fast-paced now—people are busy with work, phones, and their own goals, and that can make them forget the value of staying connected to their parents. Some carry unresolved feelings from childhood too, which adds to the distance. 

No matter how busy life gets or how confusing the world becomes, never forget that honoring and caring for your parents is a core teaching in Islam. A simple phone call, a kind word, or a heartfelt du’a can go a long way. 

Reconnecting with your parents is not just good manners—it’s an act of worship that brings barakah (blessing) into your life.

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Connecting to the Prophet ﷺ: The Importance of Sanad in Learning the Qur’an

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Connecting to the Prophet ﷺ: The Importance of Sanad in Learning the Qur’an

A sanad is like a chain that shows who taught your teacher, and who taught their teacher, all the way back to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. In Qur’an teaching, having a sanad is really important because it means you’re learning the Qur’an the same way it was passed down from the Prophet—word for word, sound for sound. It’s how we know the Qur’an hasn’t been changed or mixed up. 

When you learn from someone with a sanad, you’re not just learning how to recite—you’re becoming part of a trusted tradition that has been carefully passed down for over 1,400 years.

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How Allah Preserves the Qur’an

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How Allah Preserves the Qur’an

1.  Memorization (Ḥifẓ):

Millions of Muslims around the world, including young children, have memorized the entire Qur’an word-for-word. This oral transmission has continued in every generation since the time of the Prophet ﷺ.

2. Sanad & Ijāzah System:

Scholars teach the Qur’an with an unbroken chain of transmission (sanad) going back to the Prophet ﷺ. This ensures the correct pronunciation (tajwīd), recitation styles (qirā’āt), and wording are preserved exactly.

3. Written Preservation:

The Qur’an was written down during the lifetime of the Prophet ﷺ and compiled into a complete, standardized mushaf during the caliphate of Abu Bakr and Uthman (may Allah be pleased with them).

4. Global Consistency:

Whether you open a mushaf in Indonesia, Morocco, Turkey, or the U.S., the Qur’anic text remains the same—word for word, letter for letter—thanks to this preservation.

5. Spiritual Protection:

Allah protects not only the words but also the meanings and understanding of the Qur’an through scholars, tafsir, and living tradition. Attempts to distort its message are always exposed and corrected.

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Let’s Read Surah Kahf Today (Friday)-- A Perfect Gift Without Crookedness

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

Let’s Read Surah Kahf Today (Friday)

A Perfect Gift Without Crookedness

“All praise belongs to Allah, Who sent down the Book to His servant and made it free of any crookedness.” (Surah Al-Kahf, 18:1)

This ayah teaches us to be thankful to Allah for giving us the Qur’an—a book that is clear, straight, and full of guidance. It has no confusion or mistakes. Allah gave it to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, whom He lovingly calls “His servant,” showing us that the best person is the one who serves Allah sincerely. This ayah reminds us that the Qur’an is a perfect guide for life, and we should read it with open hearts, looking for direction, comfort, and answers in our everyday struggles.

"Our Lord, grant us from Yourself mercy and prepare for us from our affair right guidance." Aameen

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Honoring the Qur’an: The Importance of Tajweed and Learning with a Qualified Teacher

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Honoring the Qur’an: The Importance of Tajweed and Learning with a Qualified Teacher

Reading the Qur’an with proper tajweed means pronouncing each letter and word the way it was revealed, just like the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ recited it. It’s not about sounding perfect—it’s about showing love and respect for the words of Allah. Tajweed helps us avoid mistakes that could change the meaning and allows us to recite clearly and beautifully.

That’s why it’s so important to learn with a qualified teacher—someone who can guide us, correct our mistakes, and pass on the way the Qur’an has been taught for generations. 

You can’t learn proper tajweed just by reading a book or watching videos—just like you can’t learn to swim without getting in the water. The Qur’an is a trust, and learning it properly is part of honoring that trust.

"The best among you are those who learn the Qur’an and teach it."— Sahih al-Bukhari

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