12. True Goodness – More Than Just Prayers

Some people think being a good person is only about praying, fasting, or following religious rituals. While these things are important, Allah teaches us that true goodness is much more than that. In Surah Al-Baqarah (2:177), Allah says: “It is not morally correct if you turn your faces to the east or west, but the […]
11. Thinking for Yourself

Have you ever asked someone why they do something a certain way, and they replied, “Because that’s how we’ve always done it”? Sometimes, people follow traditions without thinking about whether they are right or wrong. In Surah Al-Baqarah (2:170), Allah says: “When they are told ‘Follow what Allah has revealed,’ they say ‘Rather we will […]
10. Signs of Allah Everywhere

Have you ever looked at the sky and wondered how the clouds move? Or watched the sun rise and set, creating beautiful colors in the sky? These are not just random things happening—Allah created them as signs for us to reflect on. In Surah Al-Baqarah (2:164), Allah says: “Indeed, in the creation of the heavens […]
9. Finding Strength in Patience and Prayer

Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes we feel sad, stressed, or unsure about what to do. In those moments, where do we turn? Allah gives us the perfect solution in the Quran. In Surah Al-Baqarah (2:153), Allah says: “Believers, seek help through patience and prayers. Indeed, Allah is with those who are patient.” What Does This […]
8. Always being in the company of Allah

Have you ever felt happy when someone remembers you? Maybe a friend calls to check on you, or someone thanks you for something kind you did. It feels good to be remembered. But did you know that when we remember Allah, He remembers us too? In Surah Al-Baqarah (2:152), Allah says: “Remember Me, I will […]
7. Having a good character

Allah tells us all how to be good people and what the most important acts are that we must do. In Surah Al-Baqarah (2:83), Allah says: “Worship only Allah; be kind to your parents, relatives, orphans, and those who are very poor. Speak kindly to people, perform prayers, and give money to purifying charitable causes.” […]
6. Do not mix truth with lies

Some people trick others into believing their lies by mixing truth with lies. And example of that is when someone shares information about someone else, but adds a few lies so you believe the lies and you will think badly about the person being gossiped about. This is what Allah warns us about in the […]
5. A warning against lying

Sometimes, people think they can trick others by lying to them and get away with it. They might lie, pretend to be someone they’re not, or try to deceive people so that they can get what they want. But they forget that Allah sees and hears everything and that they can’t fool Allah. In Surah […]
4. Protect yourself from people who tell lies.

Have you ever met someone who says one thing but does another? Maybe they act friendly, but later, they talk badly about others. Or they promise to help but never do. In the Quran, Allah talks about people who say they believe in Allah but don’t really mean it. In Surah Al-Baqarah (2:8), Allah says: […]
3. Asking Allah to guide us to the correct path

Life is full of choices. Every day, we have to decide what to say, what to do, and how to treat others. Some choices bring us closer to goodness, while others can lead us to trouble. Sometimes good choices are hard to make and bad choices are easier and more fun. But how do we […]