Preparing for Ramadhan

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Preparing for Ramadhan

Ramadhan is just around the corner—a special time of reflection, mercy, and getting closer to Allah. As it approaches, we prepare our hearts for fasting, prayer, reading the Qur’an, and being more mindful of how we treat others. 

Fasting during Ramadhan is required for every adult Muslim who is mentally sound and physically able, with clear exceptions for those who are ill, traveling, pregnant, breastfeeding, or menstruating, as Allah is Most Merciful and does not intend hardship. 

Preparing for Ramadhan can be as simple as setting sincere intentions, asking Allah for forgiveness, starting to attend circles of knowledge (ʿilm), taking a Ramadhan refresher course, and building the habit of reading Qur’an every day, even if just a few verses. These small steps help us enter the month focused, grounded, and spiritually ready.

“Allahumma bārik lanā fī Rajab wa Sha‘bān wa ballighnā Ramaḍhan” — O Allah, bless us in Rajab and Sha‘bān, and allow us to reach Ramadhan.

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Four Main Ways Allah Preserves the Qur’an

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Four Main Ways Allah Preserves the Qur’an

1️⃣ Divine Promise of Preservation (Ḥifẓ by Allah Himself)

Allah explicitly guaranteed the preservation of the Qur’an:

“Indeed, We sent down the Reminder, and indeed We will surely preserve it.”
(Qur’an 15:9)

This is unique. No other revelation came with a direct, divine promise of protection.
Meaning: preservation is not left to human effort alone—Allah actively safeguards it from loss, distortion, or corruption.

2️⃣ Preservation Through Memorization (Ḥifẓ al-Ṣudūr)

From the time of the Prophet ﷺ until today:

• The Qur’an is memorized word-for-word, letter-for-letter

• Millions of people—children, elders, Arabs, non-Arabs—carry the entire Qur’an in their hearts

• Continuous chains (mutawātir) ensure accuracy across generations

Even if every written copy disappeared, the Qur’an could be fully restored from memory alone—something unmatched in human history.

3️⃣ Preservation Through Writing (Ḥifẓ al-Suṭūr)

The Qur’an was:

• Written during the Prophet’s lifetime by multiple scribes

• Compiled shortly after his death

• Standardized early to prevent dialectal confusion

• Carefully copied, reviewed, and transmitted across centuries

Ancient manuscripts (from the 1st Islamic century) match today’s Qur’an exactly—no added verses, no missing verses.

4️⃣ Preservation Through Recitation & Living Practice

The Qur’an is preserved not just as text, but as a lived reality:

• Daily recitation in prayers

• Precise rules of tajwīd that protect pronunciation

• Public correction—mistakes are immediately noticed

• Transmission through qualified teachers (ijāzah system)

This creates a self-correcting system:
The Qur’an is constantly heard, spoken, taught, and corrected—not left dormant on shelves.

✨ In Summary

Allah preserved the Qur’an through:

1. His divine promise

2. Mass memorization

3. Written documentation

4. Continuous recitation and practice

Together, these form a multi-layered preservation system—spiritual, intellectual, and practical.

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Let’s Read Surah Al-Kahf Today (Friday): True Freedom

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Let’s Read Surah Al-Kahf Today (Friday): True Freedom

Allah says at the opening of Surah Al-Kahf:

ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ ٱلَّذِىٓ أَنزَلَ عَلَىٰ عَبْدِهِ ٱلْكِتَٰبَ وَلَمْ يَجْعَل لَّهُۥ عِوَجَا

“All praise is due to Allah, who has sent down upon His slave the Book and has not made therein any deviance.” 

(Surah Al-Kahf 18:1)

The Qur’an teaches us a profound truth: every human being is a slave. The question is not whether you will be a slave, but to whom or to what. You may become a slave to people, money, culture, fashion, popularity, or your own ego. If you do not choose Allah, something else will inevitably take His place. There is no neutral ground. 

But when you choose Allah as your Master, you are freed from every other form of slavery. No human opinion controls you. No trend defines you. No desire owns you. That is true freedom.

Every Friday, we are reminded of this reality. The reminder begins with the greatest of creation—the Prophet ﷺ himself—who is described first and foremost as the slave of Allah. In that servitude lies honor, dignity, and liberation.

May Surah Al-Kahf renew our understanding of freedom and anchor our hearts in sincere servitude to Allah alone.

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Don’t Blame on the Environment

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Don’t Blame on the Environment

Some people say, “It’s very hard to be Muslim living in the West.”

 But that assumes īmān comes from the environment.

And if faith comes from the environment, then it can leave when the environment changes.

That is not how īmān began.

When the Prophet ﷺ recited the Qur’an, people stopped and thought.

 They reflected on what Allah was saying.

 And the more they reflected, the more their hearts changed—and through those hearts, the world changed.

True īmān comes from within.

When faith is rooted that deeply, even if the whole world feels like a glimpse of Hell, a believer will not leave Allah.

Look at Bilāl, Sumayyah, Yasir...

They were tortured, yet they did not abandon their faith—because their īmān was not built on comfort, but on certainty.

So the problem is not where we live.

 The solution is to return to the Qur’an with reflection—

 and rebuild īmān from the inside out.

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Parenting: A Lifetime of Worship

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Parenting: A Lifetime of Worship

Raising and caring for children is among the greatest acts of worship, carrying immense reward. When parents intend to raise their children with taqwa, obedient to Allah, mindful of halal and haram, and grounded in good character, every sacrifice becomes an act of devotion. Even if children do not turn out as hoped, parents are rewarded eternally for their sincere intention.

This service does not end when children grow up, move away, and begin lives of their own. A parent’s duʿa continues throughout life. A mother, in particular, gives of herself day and night, often at the expense of personal comfort and spiritual routine. 

When Allah opens her understanding, she realizes she is engaged in one of the highest forms of worship: nurturing believers who love Allah. She shares in the reward of her children’s good deeds—without diminishing their reward in the least. 

Through years of sacrifice and sincerity, many mothers attain a deep spiritual rank. With little solitude but great devotion, they develop awe, hope, and love of Allah that often surpass outward spiritual practices.

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