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…
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.
Palestine, my name echoes through the ages, A tale of struggle written on history’s pages. Not heroes, but vilified in headlines, we’re cast, Terrorists, radicals, extremists, Yet, my story untold, I’ll share at last. For if I don’t, who else will? Imagine welcoming guests to your home, As the world turns them away, unwanted in…
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…
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!
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
