ONE OF THE blessings of visiting Bangladesh is the opportunity to reconnect with family, especially the elders. While many of my relatives have moved abroad, a few still live in Dhaka, and a few remain in our village homes. This trip was long overdue. It had been seven years since I last saw the relatives in the … Continue reading In the Company of the Elders: Reflections on Life, Death, and Du’a
THE PAST FEW days, I’ve been away from the city—deep in rural Bangladesh. Life is different out here. The first thing you notice is the beauty—endless shades of green stretching as far as the eye can see. The pace slows. The air is cleaner. Time feels still, almost suspended. I brought my family here to … Continue reading The Places We Lived, The Lessons We Took
WITH DECLINING BIRTH rates and ageing populations, Western societies are becoming increasingly dependent on shrinking workforces and all the issues that arise from that. But Bangladesh is blessed with a different reality. Our population of 175 million includes a powerful asset: a young, energetic, and growing generation, with half of the population under 27 years … Continue reading A Nation of Potential Held Hostage by Corruption
ON THE DAY of Al-Ahzab, the Messenger ﷺ instructed the sahabah: “None of you should offer the ‘Asr prayer except at Banu Qurayza’s place.” As the time for ‘Asr approached, some companions found themselves on the way. They differed in how to interpret the Prophet’s ﷺ words. One group said, “We will not pray until … Continue reading If the Messenger ﷺ saw Gaza Today, What Would He Do?
WHEN WE TRULY know him ﷺ, we cannot help but love him ﷺ. And when we love him ﷺ, the desire to be like himﷺ fills our hearts. لَّقَدْ كَانَ لَكُمْ فِى رَسُولِ ٱللَّهِ أُسْوَةٌ حَسَنَةٌ“Indeed, in the Messenger of Allah you have an excellent example—for whoever hopes in Allah and the Last Day and remembers Allah often.” (Al-Ahzab 21) But … Continue reading The Messenger of Allah ﷺ: The Man, The Message, The Mission
THERE IS A growing body of research showing that spending time in nature has a significant positive impact on mental health. This became especially evident during the COVID-19 pandemic, when many city dwellers — confined to their homes — experienced heightened levels of stress, anxiety, and emotional fatigue. Interestingly, newer studies suggest that it’s not … Continue reading Nature, Reflection and Iman
HAVE YOU EVER thought about why Allah included so many battles and events in His Book? From Badr and Uhud to Ahzab, Banu Nadir, Khaybar, the Conquest of Makkah, Hunayn, and Tabuk—these events are not just history; they offer important lessons that remain relevant today. Why? Life is filled with tests and tribulations. And until … Continue reading Defeat Is Not the End: Lessons from Uhud to Gaza
A READER RECENTLY asked me if I could recommend any reading material on the seerah of the Messenger ﷺ for his 8-year-old son. I told him I didn’t have a specific recommendation for that age group. Instead, I shared what I believe is the most powerful way to convey the seerah—not through reading a book, … Continue reading Tell It From the Heart: Teaching the Seerah to Our Children
IBN BATTUTA, THE early Muslim traveller, once said: ‘He who lives, sees. He who travels, sees more.’ When I was growing up, travel was rare. The only journeys most of us took were the occasional trips to visit relatives back home. But things have changed. Our generation, now settled in the West, has more disposable … Continue reading From Selfies to Soulfulness: Rethinking Muslim Travel
TODAY, THE DAY of Ashura marks a monumental moment in human history — the day Allah granted victory to Musa (as) over Pharaoh, putting an end to one of the greatest tyrants the world has ever known. But what made Musa (as) worthy of that victory? What traits did he possess that we can learn … Continue reading Ashura and the Legacy of Musa (as): Responsibility, Courage, and Action
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