How to Get Closer to Allah: Exploring the Seq...

The way we imagine God affects how we relate to Him, ourselves, and to the world. Having a healthy and balanced perception of God, based on scripture and prophetic guidance, is essential for thriving. This paper introduces the topic of “God image” and attachment. What is your spi ...  Show more

The Prophet said, “No good deeds are better than those done in these first ten days of Dhul Hijjah.”As these days pass, don’t let their quietness fool you. Within them lies the chance to come closer to Allah in ways both seen and unseen. Whether through a whispered duʿa, a privat ...  Show more

In episode 4 of Surah An-Najm, Ustadh Nouman sheds light on the intended audience of the first few Ayas in this Surah. With an insight into the style and tone of the speech, he explains that Allah is addressing those who are opposed to the religion. ------------------------------ ...  Show more

Being devoted to Allah means turning to Him and prioritizing Him over all else in our lives. In the next few verses of Surah Zumar, Allah Most High speaks of the different attitudes that humans hold in their relationship with their Creator. Some remain devoted to Him regardles ...

In the final verse of this Surah, Allah poses a rhetorical question to those who have been blinded by His grace and believe they will not be held accountable for their actions. But as the Surah comes to a close, Allah reminds us of the remarkable balance in which we were created ...  Show more

Get started now with the Maqamat challenge at https://www.maqamat.net/challenge-pag... In this episode, Qari Ibrahim shares the first maqam with Ustadh Nouman - Maqam Saba - a tone used when expressing sadness. We learn about the origins of this maqam and its use cases in the Ara ...  Show more