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Qiyam al-Layl

My moment of clarity My moment of peace and calm As soothing as salicylate balm My moment with my Creator A moment when I join in concert with rest of creation Celebrating the Holy Names of my Lord in humble prostration A moment that best describes my servitude to Allah (SWT) … At this moment,…

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The Compilation of the Holy Qur’an

From the Prophet’s lips to our books today It’s important to understand that the Qur’an literarily means ‘recitation’ from the word qira’a; it is basically what was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (SAW) from Allah (SWT) , memorized by himself and his companions, and kept in an Allah (SWT) –inspired sequence since the beginning of its…

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The Battle of Uhud

After the victory of the Muslims at the battle of Badr, the Quraysh were ashamed and wanted revenge. They were unwilling to return to their homes without either avenging themselves or at least die trying. Hind, the wife of Abu Sufyan, suggested that their defeat was as a result of having no women to cheer…