In Memory of Stella Talih
Stella was a very special person, a star in fact. That’s what her name actually means – a star. After a long journey, she embraced Islam late in her life and developed a deep love and commitment to her new…
Prophetic Prayers No 3: A Prayer for Love
Oh God! Grant me love of You… • This includes our love for God, and God’s love for us. • “…follow me, and God will love you and forgive you your sins.” (3:31) Allah loves… • “those who work with…
Prophetic Prayers No 2: The Springtime of my Heart
In this series, Hamza Ahmed offers reflections on some of the prayers of our beloved Prophet ﷺ . This prayer is a prophetic prescription for sorrow and grief. I am Your slave, the son of Your male slave and the…
Prophetic Prayers No 1: Fear, Obedience and Certainty
In this series, Hamza Ahmed offers reflections on some of the prayers of our beloved Prophet ﷺ . O God! Give us such fear of You that will come between us and disobedience to You; • Fear (khashiya) – a…
The Prophetic Etiquette of Calling on God
Imam al-Ghazali on Invocations and Supplications Finding a good time Being in a good state Facing Makkah Hands up high Not too loud or quiet Avoiding extravagant language Having hope and fear Having firm faith in a response Repeating a…