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01 Set Your Intentions Like most tasks as a Muslim, your intentions are the most important thing when carrying them out. This is what separates doing tasks absentmindedly from doing them for the sake of Allah and earning a greater reward. To achieve a state of confidence in your actions and behaviours, sit down with yourself and reflect on why you’re doing what you’re doing and who you’re doing it for. Without these answers, you can easily find yourself falling

It seems like every day you’re checking socials, and another hate crime has happened towards Muslims. Seeing this content online or in person can be very scary and can lead to feelings of uncertainty when it comes to openly practising your religion. You might want to not pray in public for fear of what might happen, or you might not feel safe wearing your hijab or niqab. These feelings are completely valid, and may Allah reward you for your struggles.

It’s 10pm, you are in the library staring at your laptop, eyes are red, surviving on instant noodles and a caffeine overload. Your phone lights up “Have you eaten yet?” It’s Mum. Somehow, miles away, she is still thinking and caring about you. It’s moments like these that remind us that no matter how independent we think we’ve become, our parents never stop worrying, never stop loving us. In Islam, their place in our lives is of utmost importance. Duties

Quick Navigation Prayer Times Knowledge Productivity Remembrance Our phones are practically extensions of our hands at this point, we might as well have a few apps on there that aren’t Instagram and food delivery. There are some brilliant apps out there made by Muslims and non-Muslims alike that can support us from prayer times to Quran memorisation to just keeping your life together. I’ve tried a bunch of them and asked around for recommendations too. So here’s my list. Some

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Bismillah (In the name of Allah) You’ve just embarked on a new chapter of your journey, whether it’s your first year at university or you’re a seasoned veteran. The first few weeks can feel challenging. It’s easy to think university is all about deadlines, grades and all-nighters. But what if your studies could become an act of worship? “Actions are judged by intentions.” You may have heard these words before from your local imam, your parents or others. These are the words