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One of the greatest prophets of Allah was Prophet Yusuf (AS), or Joseph as he is popularly known in the English tradition. His life story is told in Surah Yusuf (Chapter 12 of the Quran), which is widely accepted as one of the most interesting and detailed stories of a

Prophet Ishaq was among the noble messengers of Allah. His life was full of divine blessings, wisdom, and the fulfillment of Allah’s promise to his father, Prophet Ibrahim (AS). His story is a reminder of Allah’s mercy and the continuation of the blessed lineage of prophethood. Together, the Quran and

Prophet Zakariya (AS) was a righteous and elderly messenger of Allah, and he is mentioned in the Qur’an as an example of fidelity of prayer, modest humility, and unwavering faith in divine providence. Despite the old age of Zakariya (AS) and the barrenness of his wife, Zakariya (AS) still prayed

Prophet Ishmael (AS) was the son of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and Hajar (AS), and his life epitomised patience, sacrifice, and steadfastness in faith. He is associated with some of the immense tests, from being left in the barren land of Makkah as a baby to being tested in sacrifice by

Prophet Sulaiman (AS) was both a Prophet and a king, endowed by Allah with wisdom, justice, and a miraculous control over the jinn, animals, and the winds. And Prophet Sulaiman (AS) was the son of Prophet Dawud (AS), who inherited from him both kingship and divine knowledge. In magnificence and

A Night Hidden in Plain Sight With the end of Ramadan approaching and the anticipation of sighting the Shawwal crescent moon, joy for Eid starts to build. But in that hopefulness, many forget about a night of immense reward. Lailatul Jaiza, the Night of Reward. Unlike Laylat al-Qadr, whose nature

A Meal That Unites Hearts In a world that is becoming more and more individualized, Ramadan comes as a divine pause, a reminder to get back together with all the softness and compassion and shared blessings that come from it. Amongst the most beloved and enriching aspects of this sacred

Planting Seeds of Faith Early Ramadan is a month of spirituality, worship, and taqwa of Allah. Though fasting in particular and long prayers may prove to be tough for younger children, the importance and beauty of the month can still engage them at some level. If guided with love and

A Sacred Seclusion for the Heart and Soul In the last 10 nights of Ramadan, the heart of a believer longs to isolate itself within silence and the presence of God. One of the most spiritually immersive practices at this time is I’tikaf, a voluntary retreat to the mosque purely