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4 Ramadan Facts That Are Often Neglected - And How To Fix That!

The human being likes building habits. They are reassuring, they help us, they make us feel more comfortable, they give us the impression that something feels familiar. And this is nothing wrong with that - so long as those habits don't take us ...
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10 Sunnahs Of The Day Of Jumuah - Friday

Did you know that Ibn Abbas (RA) reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, "Verily, Allah has made this day of Friday a celebration for the Muslims. Whoever comes to Friday prayer, let him bathe himself, apply perfume i...
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Studio Arabiya Student Of The Month - March 2022

At Studio Arabiya Institute, we are so very proud of our students, their individual journeys and their progress, especially in times like the ones we are currently living. It's not easy to focus on studies and perfect ourselves in today's world. May ...
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The Best Islamic Stories For Kids

The best stories for children are in the Quran, no doubt about it. The Quran is filled with beautiful narratives that carry so many lessons for our children - of all ages - to learn from. Stories that go beyond time and place and will allow them...
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8 Reasons Why You Should Learn Arabic - And How To Get Started!

Arabic is one of the oldest languages to ever exist in this world. Spoken by millions of people worldwide, the Arabic language holds a great position among the most spoken languages today. People strive to learn simple Arabic for various reasons, are...
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Alhamdulillah: The Ultimate Thanksgiving

The notions of gratitude and thankfulness always go up in popularity when November comes around as Thanksgiving themed commercials, products, and foods start taking all of the public and sometimes private space. As Muslims, we know however that ...
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Why do we say "SallAllahu 'alayhi wa sallam"?

"SallAllahu 'alayhi wa sallam" is a phrase that we should hear often, and yet, it seems that we do not hear it as much and as often as we should. As we near the end of the blessed month of Rabi' al-Awwal, the month during which our beloved Prophet (ﷺ...
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7 Ways To Increase Your Love For The Prophet (SAWS)

We are often told, especially during the special month of Rabi' al-Awwal during which Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) was born, that we should work on increasing our love for him. But many of us just do not know how! It can be very difficult to love someone ...
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The Hijri Calendar Explained

Most Muslims and many non-Muslims know about the month of Ramadan - the fasting month in Islam. But how many among them know what the Hijri calendar (or Islamic calendar) is, and what the Arabic names and meanings of the other 11 months are? Yet, the...
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14 Phrases Used Daily By Muslims Around The World!

Even though the majority of Muslims around the world are not native Arabic speakers, the Arabic language remains a cornerstone of the Islamic faith. As a matter of fact, many Muslims who do not speak or understand Arabic at all (or so they think...
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What Is Ashura?

Allah SWT has selected some days or times of the year to be more special and blessed than others. The Day of Ashura, the tenth day of the sacred month of Muharram, is one of them. There are many reasons why it is so unique and sho...
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What Hajj Looks Like During Covid-19

Every year, around 2.5 million people perform Hajj. However, assembling this many people in one area could have dramatic repercussions in a global pandemic. For the second year in a row, due to COVID-19, the Saudi authorities declared that Hajj ...
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What Are The Best Deeds In The Eyes Of Allah SWT?

As Muslims, we strive to please Allah SWT and gain His blessings with as many good deeds as we can so that we may benefit in this life with success, ease, good health, and other blessings, but also and most importantly earn the ultimate reward: ...
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7 Reasons Why Islamic Homeschooling Is Great For Your Children

Homeschooling - most of us nowadays have heard about this not-so-new way of providing children with the learning opportunities they need to grow and develop intellectually, but also personally and spiritually. But most people's knowledge of what...
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What Is Eid ul-Fitr?

The blessed month of Ramadan is already coming to an end, subhanAllah! As we are putting in our best effort to try and make the most of these last few days, nights, hours and minutes insha'Allah, we also start looking forward to the celebration that ...
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10 Gift Ideas for Ramadan & Eid

Ramadan gifts  Ramadan is a sacred, holy month for Muslims. It's a time of reflection, prayer, and giving. People fast from dawn until dusk, doing away from worldly and bodily needs and strengthening their faith in Allah. The end of Ramadan is m...
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[FREE DOWNLOAD] Ramadan Flashcards

With just a month left before Ramadan insha'Allah, time to bring your Ramadan vocabulary A game!

Download these FREE Ramadan flashcards to learn the Arabic writing, pronunciation and meaning of the important words we use during the blessed month of Ramadan!

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What is Al-Israa' Wal-Mi'raaj?

There is so much to be said about the miraculous event of Al-Israa' Wal-Mi'raaj. In this article, we focus on its linguistic meaning, what each word refers to of this exceptional journey, and its mentions in the Quran. Linguistic meaning of the words...
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The Do's and Don'ts of "Insha'Allah"

inshallah meaning  The Islamic phrase "insha'Allah" is well known by Muslims and non-Muslims alike. But do we really understand what it means or when and how to say it? Why do we even say "insha'Allah"? And even as importantly: do we know when N...
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The Meaning Behind "As-Salaamu 'Alaykum"

The Islamic greeting "as-salaamu 'alaykum" literally translates to "Peace be upon you", written in Arabic as ٱلسَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ‎ and pronounced [as-salāmu ʿalaykum]. Muslims use this greeting whenever first meeting with one another, upon entering ...
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