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Never leave the Quran

Posted by Naila Ahmed on Dec 25, 2020

My Quran teacher said something a couple of weeks ago that resonated with me...'leave the Quran and it will leave you'....

Read the Qur’an, for it will come as an intercessor for its reciters on the Day of Resurrection. (Hadith Sahih Muslim)

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Tags: Inspiration, Practical Tips, Quran

Dhul-Hijjah - The Best 10 Blessed Days

Posted by Naila Ahmed on Jul 10, 2020

The Prophet has said regarding these blessed days:

“There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days.....”

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Tags: Dhul-Hijjah, Free 'My Ilm Box' Printable, Hajj, Inspiration, My Ilm Box

Deepening The Love of Allah [swt] in Young Hearts

Posted by Naila Ahmed on Jun 02, 2020

Children have some of the most inquisitive minds. They find the mundane awe-inspiring, they constantly ask questions and they are full of excitement. It is at this tender age that you can start instilling a love of Allah and a love of Islam....

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Laylatul Qadr - Making the most of the last ten days and nights of Ramadan.

Posted by Naila Ahmed on May 10, 2020

It comes too fast everytime, the last 10 blessed days of Ramadan, have we done enough? Could we do more? The Month of Mercy is soon no more. We have to do more, we must do more... Allahuakbar how Allah gives us that chance to gain extra reward and do that 'more' in the last 10 blessed days of Ramadan - Laylatul Qadr is what we yearn for.

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Tags: Free 'My Ilm Box' Printable, Laylatul Qadr, My Ilm Box, Ramadan

Living Only to Please Allah the Most Magnificent

Posted by Naila Ahmed on May 03, 2020

... how is it possible to feel that good life, that tranquillity?