In the Islamic worldview, time is not merely a tool for organizing life—it is a sacred dimension of worship, pulsing with spiritual meanings and offering the believer constant opportunities to draw nearer to Allah.
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Born and raised in Houston, Texas, our Student of the Month is an optometrist by profession and a devoted mother of two. Angela Qasim has been practicing optometry for 11 years but made the courageous decision to step away from her career during COVID, choosing instead to focus on her family and faith.
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There was a time I kept running in circles with my goals. I’d throw myself fully into a project—pouring in hours of work, hyper-focused on outcomes—but sooner or later, I’d burn out. I’d lose motivation. I’d fizzle out. So I’d swing the other way: pray, make dua, trust Allah to handle it, and just do
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On a beautiful day twenty-four years ago, in the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, one heart found its Home. Aisha Morgan had long known that there is no one who stands between her heart and God, but at this moment, she finally felt an overwhelming sense of closeness. “It was like God told me: It’s your turn.”
Aisha, who has won all our hearts with her achievements in Quran studies, is a graceful, gentle, and energetic lifelong learner and teacher. In her mid-seventies, she is a proud grandma, traveler of the world, and a dear friend to many. She happily shared her Quran journey with me today.
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The process of purification is like planting a tree which requires attention and tendering. I connect with the relevance of how tazkiyah or purification is—which involves growth. In order for my tree to grow, I need to pay close attention to tending to it, making sure it’s getting the right nutrients, and also the process of weeding, i.e. cleaning the heart from anything that would taint it.
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Firstly, I would like to express my deep appreciation of Anse Farhana and the TAs/admins. I really appreciate the genuine and encouraging feedback on our assignments. I enrolled in this course because I wanted to develop a connection to the Quran. I know Anse said that at the beginning of every ayat to put our own name there, so that it is personal.
Dearest Rabateer,
As we enter into this blessed month of Ramadan, a time of miracles, mercy, and renewal, we pause to reflect on the mighty force behind so much of what makes this month special at Rabata: you.
To Our Dear Rabateers: The Hidden Hands Behind Ramadan Miracles Read More »
The Muslim Ummah is in the midst of observing the second Ramadan to come since the genocide took place in Gaza. While many of us are looking forward to the rituals associated with the month of fasting, the reality is that millions of our brothers and sisters around the world will not be able to observe a normal Ramadan.
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Nour Cauveren is the author of Sunday Serenity, a weekly newsletter that helps fellow Muslims bridge the gap between knowledge and action—making the lessons from Islam practical for everyday life. Before becoming a writer, she was a certified life coach who worked with hundreds of women. However, she made the difficult decision to step away from coaching to focus on writing full-time, especially after the idea for her book, Becoming a Tranquil Soul: 5 Habits to Focus a Distracted Heart, emerged in Ramadan 1444 AH (2023). Though the transition was daunting, writing has brought her deep fulfillment. She finds immense joy when readers connect with Sunday Serenity and share how her words have impacted them.
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In 2014, when my halaqa teacher recommended that I take a Ribaat class—I had no idea how profoundly it would shape my learning journey. Online learning was unfamiliar to me, and at first, it felt strange. I had always preferred in-person classes, where engagement felt more natural. But despite my initial hesitation, I stayed the course, and that decision changed my life in ways I never imagined.
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