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Everything Right Is Good, But Not Everything Good Is Right

Everything Right Is Good, But Not Everything Good Is Right

Not everything good is right for us at every moment. This piece explores Islamic principles of priorities and purposeful action, reminding us that true progress comes from directing our limited time and effort towards what matters most.

19 min read Aug 11, 2026
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10 Timeless Principles of Character and Conduct: Wisdom from Experience and the Scholars

10 Timeless Principles of Character and Conduct: Wisdom from Experience and the Scholars

Ten timeless principles of Islamic character and conduct: guarding the tongue, honoring promises, uplifting others, and cultivating integrity, patience, and wisdom.

3 min read Sep 26, 2025
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True Men Are Known by Their Stance, Not Their Years

True Men Are Known by Their Stance, Not Their Years

Exploring the Qur’anic distinction between males (dhukūr) and men (rijāl), and how true manhood is defined by faith, courage, and sacrifice—not age or wealth.

6 min read Aug 16, 2025
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Measured by Allah-centricity, Not Just the Maths

Measured by Allah-centricity, Not Just the Maths

Not all good decisions look good on paper. Islam teaches us that barakah, sincerity, and long-term vision outweigh the neat equations of chalkboard logic.

3 min read Aug 14, 2025
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The Mercy of Concealment

The Mercy of Concealment

Discover the Islamic perspective on the concealment of sins, mercy, and the ethical responsibility to protect both the sinner and the Ummah. Learn how Fiqh guides our actions in dealing with private and public transgressions.

3 min read Jan 2, 2023
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Five point plan towards success

Five point plan towards success

Discover the path to true peace and value in life through remembrance of Allah and a 5-point plan for spiritual growth rooted in Qur’an and Sunnah.

3 min read May 29, 2022
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A Beautiful Story

A Beautiful Story

6 min read Jan 22, 2020
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Seeking Knowledge The Right Way

Seeking Knowledge The Right Way

2 min read Nov 8, 2019
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The Beautiful Fruits Of Sabr

The Beautiful Fruits Of Sabr

3 min read Nov 5, 2019
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The true meaning of ‘Change’

The true meaning of ‘Change’

5 min read Sep 30, 2019
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How to rely on Allah

How to rely on Allah

2 min read Jun 23, 2019
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10 Islamic Ways to Relieve Stress and Find Inner Peace

10 Islamic Ways to Relieve Stress and Find Inner Peace

A summary of a lecture in Harare on ten Islamic ways to manage stress—drawing on Qurʾān, Sunnah, and wisdom from scholars for peace of heart.

5 min read Mar 3, 2019
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