Life is like a puzzle

Life is like a puzzle By Sakina Hirschfelder Life can seem like a puzzle sometimes, but it is a very simple one (even though it may not always appear to be) containing a few key pieces amongst others. Granted, there are a lot of pieces that need to be put into place, but we are…

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The Virtues of the Qur’an

From Tajweed rules for Qur’anic recitation: A beginner’s guide By Al-Qari Hafs Al-Gazzi Allah says: {Indeed those who recite the Book of Allah and establish the prayer, spending from what we have provided them, privately and openly, hoping for a commerce that will never perish. That He may pay them their wages in full and increase…

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Are you a Book’s Best Friend?

We generally love to say that books are our best friends. However, a quick glimpse into history shows us how many individuals there have been, who considered themselves to be a book’s best friend. Here, we present some fascinating excerpts from “Civilization of Faith” by Dr. Mustafa as-Sibâ‘ee Muhammad ibn ‘Abdul Mâlik al-Zayyat, the literary vizier,…

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Can We Enjoy Life?

Can we enjoy the life Allah has blessed us with regardless of our circumstances? The Prophet (sa) managed to be cheerful and positive, despite the tragedies and difficulties he faced from his childhood. Celebrated Islamic preacher Sh. Muhammad Al-Areefi has highlighted – through various incidents from the Seerah – the exceptional talents of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (sa) in his book Enjoy Your Life!

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IIPH @ Sharjah Book Fair!

‘Sharjah book fair attracts quality crowd’ RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — International Islamic Publishing House (IIPH) will showcase its latest titles at the Sharjah International Book Fair this year. IIPH is a Riyadh-based company respected in the Muslim world for publishing Islamic knowledge in over 25 languages. “We’ve been at the Sharjah book fair for years…

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Islam And Management

Excerpt from Islam and Management by Dr. Naceur Jabnoun  “…a relatively obscure, yet highly effective, school of management that has left indelible marks on the minds of innumerable researchers, leaders and managers. “Through it, the early Muslims rapidly achieved success, and their legacy lasts until today. This historically unique success prompted Michael Hart1 to consider…

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