Apr 22, 2022 | Qur'an Connection
Fasting’s Feast of Rewards Principal Wadud Hassan shares some of the rewards from fasting, including: Allah has created a special gate in paradise called Al Rayyan for those who fast Fasting is a shield which will protect you from hellfire on the Day of Judgment...
Apr 22, 2022 | Qur'an Connection
Preparing for the Angels’ Visit Once a year, the earth is crowded with angels. Allah announces: “That night the angels and the ˹holy˺ spirit descend, by the permission of their Lord, for every ˹decreed˺ matter.” (Al Qadr 97:4 The Power) This night is in the last ten...
Apr 15, 2022 | Qur'an Connection
In the Presence of Allah: Power in Prayer All of His books Allah revealed in the month of Ramadan, while most Muslims may only consider the Qur’an’s revelation to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in the cave of Mount Hira. This is among the reasons Ramadan is a special month...
Mar 29, 2022 | Qur'an Connection
Become the Best You Can Be in Ramadan Allah doesn’t expect perfection. He expects to worship only Him, talking to Him in prayer and doing your best. Allah sent us His Book, the Qur’an, beginning its revelation in the month of Ramadan where He commands fasting:...
Mar 18, 2022 | Qur'an Connection
Be Proud of Who You Are Allah created all humans as equal. But modern times and history show example after example where humans disobeyed the universal value of treating each other equally. Such racism has ignited wars, spurring sinning behavior Allah detests. As a...
Mar 4, 2022 | Qur'an Connection
10 Ways to Feed Your Soul Taking care of your soul is as important, if not even more, than taking care of your body. Emotions come from and impact your soul. How do you feel when you’re angry? A purpose of anger is protection, not to adversely impact others. So,...
