Habibi Halaqas

Ramadan Diaries: Training Of The Psyche (Nafs)

2015-07-11T18:44:00.001-05:00

Bimillah The human body is simply a capsule that contains our soul and it will rot away in the ground once we are buried after death. The real deal is the soul and the psyche (nafs) is the foundation that it is made of. It comprises of our intentions, emotions, and attitudes and commands the human body. In my article Train The Bull That Satan Rides for Habibi Halaqas Self-Esteem Series, I

Got Ramadan Blues?

2015-07-10T11:45:00.001-05:00

By Nur Bismillah This year by the permission of Allah, Ramadan reach us during the warmest times of the year, the time where that ice cream sundae or frozen yogurt looks delightful, the time where the warm summer sun will be shinning through our windows, the time where we have more fans in the house then ever before. During such a time not only is it exceedingly warm and sunny, the

Ramadan Parents Special: Loving Him Is Loving Them

2015-07-10T11:23:00.003-05:00

Bismillah By Umm Sulaym In the deepest parts of me, from the deepest cores within me, gushes the Spring of Your Love. In the darkest of hours of my life, from the darkest of places of time, I always rise in Your Love. How can I not love those whom You Created for me and only me to love? How can I not strive to strengthen my link with You by cherishing those who nurtured me with love?

On The Shores Of Ramadan

2015-07-10T11:07:00.000-05:00

By Amina Edota Bismillah Riding the tides towards its countless blessings; in sweet anticipation Actions and intentions becoming ajr bundles; a month of reflection Moon sighting ushering in its special essence; mind your desires Attention all believers! Race to repentance; inherit the eternal gardens Deep waves of remembrance and prayers; barakah in

Ramadan Diaries: De-Stressing From The Dunya: The Real Pursuit

2015-06-20T11:15:00.000-05:00

Bismillah A large, foolish majority lives like there is no tomorrow and that this world; this life and its material yaddi yaddi yadda, are the only pursuits to strive for. In the mad daily rush of mundane household chores and errands, the pressurizing weekly goals, monthly deadlines, annual commitments, and life goals we tend to forget that we are not here to stay and are accountable to

Ramadan Diaries: Day 01 - Strengthen Your Core This Ramadan

2015-06-18T16:15:00.004-05:00

By Anum Ali Bismillah "If you want to get rid of pain, you need to strengthen your core." ... said my chiropractic health coach. She went on to elaborate how I can achieve that by de-stressing my mind, detoxing my internal systems, and training my body. I fell in love with the term "strengthening the core". Our religion (Deen) is our core and we can use Ramadan to strengthen it.

Dua'as I Intend To Make This Ramadan

2015-06-16T13:24:00.000-05:00

By Danielle Garvey Republished from original Bismillah With the fast approach of Ramadan, many of us have begun preparations for this special month. For this reason I would like to remind everyone, including myself, that one aspect of ibaada we must not neglect in our preparations is that of du’a. Unfortunately, du’a becomes lost in the midst of our busy schedules either being

Setting Up A Ramadan Hangout

2015-06-05T22:45:00.001-05:00

by Anum Ali Bismillah Book lovers have a reading nook, video games fanatics have a gamers' den, baking fans have a baking studio, artists have creative workshops. These are all hangouts for different kinds of individuals custom-designed to serve their life's most favorite pursuits. Ramadan is a big pursuit too! And it deserves a special hangout. A good Ramadan Hangout helps to

5 TIPS FOR MAKING UP MISSED RAMADAN FASTS

2015-06-05T21:23:00.000-05:00

by Aasiya Maryam Republished from original Bismillah Debt is one of the many reasons people worry. Imagine taking a loan from someone, with intent of returning it by the following year. Now imagine not being able to repay this loan by the due date, and it just so happens that there arises a need to take out this loan again the following year, and the year after, and so forth. What you

How to Maintain a Ramadan Diary

2015-06-02T15:15:00.000-05:00

By Anum Ali Bismillah Two years ago when I started writing my first Ramadan diary, online, I didn’t know that it would grow into a wonderful sisters’ blog. Furthermore, it evolved into a sisterly project - a combination of knowledge and entertainment. ‘Sisterly Yours’ is now a Facebook page listed amongst the ‘Top 100 Muslim Women Fan Pages’ according to a 2011 survey by the American

Sha'ban - The Bridge To Ramadan

2015-06-01T08:10:00.000-05:00

by Anum Ali Bismillah Usamah bin Zaid said: "I said: 'O Messenger of Allah, I do not see you fasting any month as much as Shaban.' He said: 'That is a month to which people do not pay much attention, between Rajab and Ramadan. It is a month in which the deeds are taken up to the Lord of the worlds, and I like that my deeds be taken up when I am fasting."' (Sunan an-Nasa'i 2357)

Top 10 Tips for a Life of Gratitude

2015-01-28T22:10:00.000-06:00

by Sabeen Mansoori Bismillah I have met people whose degree of ingratitude has shocked and saddened me and, I have met people who are so grateful that they have left me speechless. At Hajj there was a group of Hajis that wasted their precious time in the city of the beloved Prophet Muhammad sal Allahu aleyhi wa'aleyhi wasallam (SAWW) (peace upon him and his progeny) complaining and

Love and Hate for the Sake of Allah Part 2

2015-01-28T09:00:00.000-06:00

By Asrar BenHoucine Bismillah Read Part 1 Why Islam Allows Punishments Prophet Muhammad (sal Allaahu alayhi wasallam) fought to spread Islam; holy wars were fought because rulers refused to allow Islam to enter their lands; whereas Allah made it clear that Islam is for all mankind thus the message of Islam must reach each individual in its pure form. This is why Jihad took place. As

POEM: LOST WANDERERS

2015-01-27T11:23:00.000-06:00

By Anum Ali Bismillah O, Lord, the heart is aching, Pain bleeds, the drippage leaking, Collects into an ever-blemished soul, Corroding, eroding - the weakling. Trials, tribulations one too many, A helpless silence shrieking, We hold strong to Your Promise, A heavenly, silver lining. Our tears beseech Thy console, Our wounds beseech Thy healing,

Love and Hate for the Sake of Allah Part 1

2015-01-26T22:00:00.000-06:00

By Asrar BenHoucine Bismillah