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Ramadan at uni — fasts, deadlines, and a whole Quran to finish.
Sounds impossible? It’s not. Whether you’re cramming for exams or surviving 9AM lectures on an empty stomach, completing the Quran this Ramadan is totally achievable with the right plan. From squeezing in pages during your commute to making the most of Suhoor mornings, small consistent habits add up fast. Here’s your practical, student-friendly guide to finishing the Quran this Ramadan — without burning out. … Read More

Exam season is an experience every uni student goes through. Where the days feel repetitive and late nights are spent in the library, it can get overwhelming without the remembrance of Allah. For ways to remember Allah using Islamic apps, check out our blog on the essential apps for Muslim students. In this blog, we’re going to break down ways in which you can survive exam season as a Muslim student.Section 01 Structure your Day around Prayer It’s easy to

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.

Our parents’ pleasure is tied to Allah’s pleasure. Discover why being dutiful to parents is a core act of worship and 5 simple ways to honour them daily. … Read More

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

Roots Academy is here with our flagship ‘Certainty’ module that helps to nurture a firm conviction in faith and the principles to cultivate in leading a God-centered life. Explore our ongoing classes near you and contact us to find out more details on how to enrol. … Read More

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

أَلَمْ تَرَ كَيْفَ ضَرَبَ ٱللهُ مَثَلًا كَلِمَةً طَيِّبَةً كَشَجَرَةٍ طَيِّبَةٍ أَصْلُهَا ثَابِتٌ وَفَرْعُهَا فِى ٱلسَّمَآءِ Do you not see how Allah compares a good word to a good tree? Its roots are firm and its branches reach the sky. [Surah Ibrahim 14:24] In an era of rapid change and digital noise, this Quranic metaphor has never been more relevant. It is the inspiration behind Roots Academy, and it defines our answer to a growing problem: How do we help young