Nightly Ramadan Reflections 16: How Can I Improve My Prayers? (1)

Prayers is the pillar of our religion, and if we want to improve ourselves this month, it starts with improving our prayers. 

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 15: The Inheritor of Prophetic Character

The 15th of Ramadan marks the birth of the man who inherits  Prophetic etiquette and character...

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 14: Today's Treasure

In a beautiful hadith, Imam Hassan (a) describes our blessings as a treasure, if only we're thankful for them...

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 13: Every Deed Matters

It may sound a bit cliche, but without a doubt, every deed matters; as long as it's coupled with God-consciousness and patience. Let's take a look at the story of Yusuf (a) for some inspiration...

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 12: Seeking Asceticism

In the Quran and Hadith literature, there is an emphasis on seeking "zuhd" or asceticism. What exactly does that mean?

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 11: Solitude vs. Community

For some, being alone during the holy month serves an opportunity for spiritual development, while for others they prefer a sense of community. In Islamic tradition, luckily, there's an emphasis on both. 

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 10: The Legacy of Khadija (a)

History is an important tool for us to reflect upon so we can improve our future. And the best of examples that we have are the Prophet and his family.

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 9: A Simple Reminder

We always need a simple reminder to get us focused and back on track...

What is the Soul? (Pt. 2)

The month of Ramadan is a month to purify these souls of ours...but what exactly is the soul? And how do we purify it?

What is the Soul? (Pt. 1)

The month of Ramadan is a month to purify these souls of ours...but what exactly is the soul? And how do we purify it?