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How does Khadija and Prophet Muhammad’s Marriage Challenges the Patriarchal Norms in Our Society?

Posted on May 2, 2024May 2, 2024 by Rubina Akter

Khadijah bint Khuwaylid is the daughter of Quraysh leader Khuwaylid ibn Asad. And her mother is Fathima bint Zaidah. Khadijah is the first wife of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Khadijah was older than Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was about twenty five years old at the time of their marriage. And Khadijah…

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You Belong

Posted on December 15, 2023February 6, 2024 by Rubina Akter

You’re a woman, they say, But where do you belong? Your destination, undefined, Yet they claim to know it all. Marriage is their solution, Your true home, they decree. But I say, you belong to yourself, A universe within, wild and free. Copyright © 2023 Lucky Begum All Rights Reserved.

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How to Cope with Depression Islamically?

Posted on December 2, 2024December 2, 2024 by Rubina Akter

Sadness is a part of what makes us human. No living soul is unfamiliar with it; even our Prophets faced multiple episodes of sadness. But Imaan, equip us with the tools to combat depression and hopelessness. First of all, whatever you are experiencing now, know that it will pass! If someone has wronged you or…

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Don’t Give up on your Dua

Posted on December 2, 2024December 2, 2024 by Rubina Akter

Don’t give up on your dua, It might take a year, it might take a day, but if Allah has willed it for you, It will find its way!

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Names of Allah and Understanding Their Meanings

Posted on May 27, 2024December 1, 2024 by Rubina Akter

1. الرَّحْمَنُ Ar Rahman (The Most Gracious) 2. الرَّحِيمُ Ar Raheem (The Most Merciful) 3. الْمَلِكُ Al Malik (The King)- The Owner of the Dominion over heavens and earth 4. الْقُدُّوسُ Al Quddus (The Most Pure)- The Perfect One 5. السَّلاَمُ As Salam (The Giver of Peace)- The One Who is free from every imperfection….

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Everything You Need to Know about Ramadan

Posted on February 28, 2024March 1, 2024 by Rubina Akter

Origins of Ramadan In order to understand how Ramadan became a significant part of Islam, we will trace back to the year 610 A.D. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) meditated in the cave of Hira near Mecca and received the first revelations of the Qur’an from angel Jibril. The angel stated that these words came directly from…

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Who am I?

Posted on February 11, 2024February 11, 2024 by Rubina Akter

I was traveling with my aunt, uncle and cousins, Seeking refuge in the confines of our car. Through dusty roads, we flee in urgent motion, Escaping the chaos, escaping the war. Who am I? We were surrounded by tanks, Their cold steel shells glisten in the sun, And they start shooting right at us, Puts…

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Story of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham)

Posted on February 5, 2024February 5, 2024 by Rubina Akter

The Founder of Monotheism Ibrahim (peace be upon him) is admired as the ancestor of many esteemed prophets, who are highly regarded in the major revealed religions. Among these prophets are Suliman, Musa, Dawud, Yahya, Isa, and Muhammad, Peace be upon them all. All of them trace their lineage back to Ibrahim (pbuh). The Birth…

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Story of Prophet Nuh (Noah)

Posted on January 29, 2024February 6, 2024 by Rubina Akter

Who was Nuh? Nuh (peace be upon him), a prophet sent by God is honored in the Quran with an entire surah dedicated to him (surah Nuh). The Almighty has praised Nuh (pbuh) as a “Grateful Servant of Allah” and a “True Messenger of Allah”. Period of Idolatry In this period of time, the people…

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Story of Adam and Hawwa in the Quran

Posted on January 29, 2024February 6, 2024 by Rubina Akter

Creation of Adam Adam was formed by Allah using clay, as He molded him with His divine hands and gave him life. This act of creation highlights Adam’s special position as the first human being, endowed with exceptional knowledge and intellect that set him apart from all other creatures. Life in Heaven Adam was placed…

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Debunking the Myth: Islam Does Not Oppress Women

Posted on January 22, 2024December 1, 2024 by Rubina Akter

Backstory I was born into a Muslim family, but it wasn’t until later in my adulthood that I discovered Islam. Growing up, my household was nontraditional, and my parents were open-minded. While my mother and aunts always dressed modestly, they didn’t wear a hijab and never forced it on me or my sister. My mother…

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