Taking a Time Out to Reflect

By Zahirah Lynn Eppard

As we draw to the end of a calendar year, there is time for reflection on what has been accomplished or achieved and what has also brought challenges and tests. Islamically, there is no “best” time to engage in this type of exercise. In case this is on your to-do list in the coming week, here is a 30-point checklist to ensure you are on a well-rounded course physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Take the Initiative to Improve Yourself in the New Year

By Uthman Guadalupe

As Muslims we are encouraged to reflect and take action to make positive improvements in our lives. Work on self-improvement can take place any day and time. Using the New Year is a good way to start fresh and motivate you to pursue your goals. There are common reasons why some New Year’s goals are abandoned and left unrealized. And there are steps you can take to give your goals the best chance of success. Writer Uthman Guadalupe has a few tips that can help.

Setting Family Goals for Strengthening Faith in the New Year

By Amanda Hasan

New Year’s Day is the most universal time of the year to turn a new chapter, which is likely the reason that several people make new goals and establish new routines. The new year is an excellent time for Muslim families to ponder their spiritual journey and set goals to improve their relationship with Allah. Parents can teach younger and older children Islamic values and habits that will be implemented daily. Here are five areas Muslim families can set goals to increase their faith year ahead.

Build a Habit to Read the Quran Daily

​​By Sumayya Khan

Allah sent down the Quran to be a source of healing, mercy, purification for our sins, and a source of knowledge and wisdom. In times of distress, reciting it and reading its wise verses can help comfort us and guide us through our hardship. In times of happiness and ease, it is a reminder to thank Allah for the blessings He has given us. Let’s take the good habits we have attended to during Ramadan and keep up with reading and reciting the Quran regularly throughout the year. Here are six steps that can help.

Six Things You Must Do for Yourself and the Ummah in 2025

By Abdul Malik Mujahid

Muslims in America, Alhamdulillah, are one of the most professional and educated communities of Muslims anywhere in the world. We also live in the most powerful country in the world. We must empower ourselves so that not only American Muslims and Jews continue to live here as equal citizens with full rights but live as equal citizens with equal rights in Palestine and elsewhere as well. With this in mind, here are some considerations for you to think about and adopt for your 2025 plan.

1. Plan now for 2025.
2. Let your time and money power your plan.
3. Empower yourself with three prophetic Cs – Care for humanity, Coalitions and networking, Communication – for success.
4. Find additional ways of helping Palestine.
5. Remember all politics is local.
6. Seek help with sabr and salaat.

Online Resources

What Is Your Mission In Life? - This article is a poignant reminder that the right path requires us to live a mission-oriented life to be successful.

Preserving our Faith in Allah - Preserving our faith in Allah is a fundamental aspect of Islamic belief and practice. 

Quranic Advice To Consider When Assessing Our Own Selves - Lean to the best of advices when it comes to reflection about yourself.

15 Seasoned Parents Offer Advice on Keeping Our Children on the Deen - This article contains great advice from parents who have raised children who are deen-centered.

Adam's World Videos: Adam and the Blessings of Winter

On a very cold winter day, Adam and Aneesah decide to organize a winter coat drive at the masjid. Mama and Dad teach Adam about how Muslims can earn good deeds in the wintertime. The Arabic letter “seen” and the English letter “S” for Suhoor are featured. (6:34)

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