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Assalam alaikum wa rahmatullahe wa barakatuh! Hello all. I am a recent revert from Chrisitianity this year and I want to share regarding proof of the Qur'an. Yusuf 111 states that لَقَدْ كَانَ فِى قَصَصِهِمْ عِبْرَةٌۭ لِّأُو۟لِى ٱلْأَلْبَـٰبِ ۗ مَا كَانَ حَدِيثًۭا يُفْتَرَىٰ وَلَـٰكِن تَصْدِيقَ ٱلَّذِى بَيْنَ يَدَيْهِ وَتَفْصِيلَ كُلِّ شَىْءٍۢ وَهُدًۭى وَرَحْمَةًۭ لِّقَوْمٍۢ يُؤْمِنُونَ ١١١
In their stories there is truly a lesson for people of reason. This message cannot be a fabrication, rather ˹it is˺ a confirmation of previous revelation, a detailed explanation of all things, a guide, and a mercy for people of faith.

It is in the spirit of this verse that I want to point out something I recently came across completely coincidentally. I have not seen it pointed out anywhere else so it very well may be a new discovery. But in the process of my study, I have been curious about the Dead Sea scrolls and what they might possibly have to contain regarding the original message of Jesus (PBUH).

Naturally, I continue to learn and study the Qur'an at the same time. This is just a curiosity of mine since discovering the ways in which the Qur'an is confirmed by these earlier revelations simply reinforces faith in the Qur'an as God's word. So I found it really an inspiration when I had literally just read the words in the Qur'an which say of the Judgement day in Surah Abasa 38-42:

وُجُوهٌۭ يَوْمَئِذٍۢ مُّسْفِرَةٌۭ ٣٨
ضَاحِكَةٌۭ مُّسْتَبْشِرَةٌۭ ٣٩
وَوُجُوهٌۭ يَوْمَئِذٍ عَلَيْهَا غَبَرَةٌۭ ٤٠
تَرْهَقُهَا قَتَرَةٌ ٤١
أُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ هُمُ ٱلْكَفَرَةُ ٱلْفَجَرَةُ ٤٢
On that Day ˹some˺ faces will be bright
laughing and rejoicing
while ˹other˺ faces will be dusty
cast in gloom—
.those are the disbelievers, the ˹wicked˺ sinners

And then I literally the same day stumble across the following passage from Qumran chapter 80 in the dead sea scrolls:
I announce to you the firm path, I will indeed inform you … For all the Sons of Light will shine and all the sons of darkness will be dark. For all the Sons of Light… and by all their knowledge they will… and the Sons of Darkness will be … And the Sons of Darkness will be removed … For every fool and wicked will be dark and every sage and upright will shine. For all the Sons of Light will go to the light to … and all the Sons of Darkness go towards death and perdition… The people shall have brightness … and they will explain to them…

I find this so inspiring because the Dead Sea scrolls are believed to date all the way back to the time of Jesus, buried to avoid destruction by the Roman empire or others who sought their destruction. So these writings could not have been copied during the time of Muhammed (SAW) because they were still hidden until 1948! and they are not in the Bible that existed at the time, which people claim was copied to produce the Qur'an.
Alhamdulillah, Subhana hu wa ta'ala

i have seen the hadith where it says about bewailing loudly the dead but what if someone cries loudly for other matters just when they're upset or something , is this also a n act of kufr

I'm an atheist and this is one of the first times reading the Quran in English. If there are any helpful websites or books that are available that would grow a deeper understanding of Islam that would be awesome.

You see families where everyone is ill , or ugly , or something else. If Allah tests us in the way that is best for us and our akhira, why do my sister , brother and I all have really bad genetic illnesses. How do we explain genetics? Why are some family members all geniuses, beautiful, healthy, etc. is it what’s best for us as individuals, or is it just genetics and we kind of have to just deal with it until we die?

i have a mouth ulcer and i’ve been using bonjela to relieve the pain but i had a look at the ingredients and says that ethanol is in it. it says on the information thing that the amount of alcohol in one dose is equivalent to “less than 2 ml of beer or 1ml of wine” it also says “the small amount of alcohol in this medicine will not have any noticeable effects”. is this haram for me to take? and if so, will my prayer not be accepted for 40 days even if i don’t know?

I am on a holiday with my family and I realised it was a big mistake. I agreed to go Pakistan even though I wasn’t desperate to as my mum said you haven’t seen family in ages. We agreed on the condition that I get my own space/room and I don’t need to live with family. I am a grown hijabi woman and I don’t feel comfortable living with other family members I am not close with.

On this trip I am being emotionally abused. My brother purposefully starts arguments with me and he made fun of me for having an illness God gave me. My parents told me not to react and struggle to discipline him. My dad got annoyed at me for wanting my own space because he wants to stay with family. However, we agreed on this before the holiday that we would not stay with family. His family lives in an isolated village where there isn’t much to do. He also made a rude comment saying my wage is sh*t and that I should earn a certain amount per week. I told him islamically I shouldn’t have to worry about that as a woman. As long as I am still earning something. In marriage, it is a man’s job to financially provide. Then he would bring me down saying what makes you think you will get a good husband that earns a lot. Just always lowering my self-esteem.

My parents think that just because of my illness and leaving my high paying job it will ruin my chances of finding a good husband. They care so much why others think they even told me to lie to my relatives in Pakistan that I still have my high paying job. They don’t know that I had a recent surgery either due to my illness. I find it weird that they want me to stay with family yet I have to put this fake persona in from of my Pakistani relatives. As a result of all of this, they said your marriage prospects won’t be as good now.

Being on holiday has revealed their true colours. I didn’t realise how toxic they were until now. When I am back home, I plan to keep my distance from them. I want to continue working hard and start searching for a husband just because I am miserable living with them and I have had enough of them bringing me down. I know Islam advises against cutting ties with parents, so I will keep contact but minimal. I just need to protect my peace because being around them has affected my mental health and I feel really hurt right now. They are too selfish to care that they have hurt me. I was wondering what way should I go about this??

1: I started working out because I wanted to loose fat...I didn't care if I was fat and lazy still I learned that it's haram so I started to workout because I wanted to get closer to Allah ﷻ and wanted to protect my family in case if something bad happened..

2: like I said before I have started to workout but the problem is I sweat alot and it's gets really hot I don't like being shirtless or wearing boxers while being in private room alone but again I start sweating alot that's I ask if it's permissible if my awrah is expose and there's no one looking, pls help...Jazakallah Khair!🤲🏻

salam, i need support and guidance.

there is a friend of mine that is in some trouble i do try to support them when i can but my heart doesnt feel that some of what they ask is geniune .. sometimes they ask for money to renew a linkedin subscription..etc isntead of using these money for actual food. and i feel so so bad for judging and im too shy asking why are they spending it on stuff that doesnt matter when they are in need ( they are truly in need)

the other issue is whenver i send a payment then 2 days passes and they ask for more , then after week passes asks for more again.

today i said that sorry i sent you few days ago and cant do it anymore (even tho i can) but im feel weird about it and praying to Allah to guide me through it.

im afraid of neglecting them and causing harm but im also trying to see if they were truthfull

as im afraid of this aya :

O believers! Do not waste your charity with reminders ˹of your generosity˺ or hurtful words, like those who donate their wealth just to show off and do not believe in Allah or the Last Day. Their example is that of a hard barren rock covered with a thin layer of soil hit by a strong rain—leaving it just a bare stone. Such people are unable to preserve the reward of their charity. Allah does not guide ˹such˺ disbelieving people.

2:264

what are the best practices in these situations?

shukran

I’m just gonna say it because that’s how I truly feel. I’m such a horrible servant to Allah SWT. Im struggling so hard to do the bare minimum. When I started to become closer to my deen a year ago my iman has been slowly dying over time. What used to be easy for me isn’t anymore I hate myself so much I feel like I’m such a failure I really hate how I am and I wish to change it but when you iman is this low you don’t even have the courage to try. I don’t feel anything in my prayers and due to my ADHD I get distracted before I pray and forget I’m supposed to pray leading to be delaying my prayers by a few minutes or more often times I do this without even noticing. Prayer is one of the things that has become a problem for me I’ve developed a habit that’s causing some problems with my prayers and I hate it everytime I try to break free I end up falling over again I feel like Allah will take away my prayers. I’m scared I’ll loose the only thing keeping me from the ending it all. I’m afraid that I’m just not good enough and maybe I won’t ever be able to recover I just feel so lost like my heart wants something it can’t have. I wish I could make this go away.

Saw a live on tiktok of someone saying stuff about Islam and especially Muslimas.

Saying stuff like woman arent allowed to travel without a man, you can have sex with 5 year Olds and stuff like that, saying we have to slay the disbelievers when we see one, saying that Allah kills babies etc. (Let me know are these true?)

Why do Christians always say this? Aren't they supposed to love thy neighbor or something? It makes me so upset thinking about why people hate Islam. How can they?

Assalamu alaikum.

The voice of the main reciter on the mobile phone app "Dhikr & Dua" is beautiful mashaAllah, but I don't know his name. Any of you have any idea what his name is, or of very similar reciters?

Jazzakallah khair

Assalamu Alaikum,

If you've relapsed or are battling overwhelming urges right now, I understand how you feel. You've tried everything—willpower, blocking sites, distractions—but nothing seems to work.

Here's the truth: It's not you. It's your brain. Your brain's reward system has been hijacked. Every time you give in, your brain gets flooded with dopamine, and normal activities—like prayer, exercise, or even spending time with family—stop feeling as rewarding. You are not weak. Your brain has been rewired.

What's the Solution?

You've heard the advice to "just try harder," but that's exactly why you're stuck. Fighting your urges directly makes them stronger. Instead of battling them head-on, you need to actively avoid them and seek refuge in Allah.

Remember Prophet Yusuf (AS)? When faced with temptation, he didn't fight it directly. He ran away from it and sought refuge in Allah. He didn't engage with the temptation; he actively avoided it. This is the key lesson. Sometimes, the solution isn't to fight harder, but to actively avoid the temptation and seek Allah's protection, just as Prophet Yusuf (AS) did.

Here's How It Works:

1. Feel the urge? Don't fight it. Stop what you're doing.
2. Set a timer for 15 minutes. That's all you need. Your brain can handle anything for just 15 minutes.
3. Observe the urge. Close your eyes and notice where you feel it in your body. Let the thoughts come and go. Don't engage with them—just let them pass like clouds.

Why This Works:

Every time you observe an urge without giving in, you are rewiring your brain. Instead of seeing the urge as something life-threatening, you're teaching your brain that it's just a passing thought. The more you practice this, the less control the urges will have over you.

However, while Urge Surfing is a helpful technique, in Islam, the real solution lies in avoiding the temptation completely and seeking refuge in Allah. The Prophet (PBUH) said: "Whoever seeks Allah's protection from a trial, Allah will protect him from it." (Sunan al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 2384)

The Spiritual Connection:

Every time you relapse, you feel guilt, right? That's not a sign of failure—it's a sign that you're turning back to Allah. Allah is using your struggles to call you back to Him. And each time you return, you're growing stronger in your faith.

Allah says in the Qur'an: "And those who, when they commit an immorality or wrong themselves [by sin], remember Allah and seek forgiveness for their sins – and who can forgive sins except Allah?" (Al-Imran 3:135)

This guilt and regret are natural reactions that push you to seek forgiveness and return to Allah. It's a sign of spiritual growth.

Consistency is Key:

This method isn't about quick fixes. It's about building resilience over time, but always remember: seek refuge in Allah and avoid sinful situations. The goal is to make this your default response for at least 90 days, but even small improvements are a victory.

It's important to understand that the ultimate success in this struggle comes from trusting Allah. Allah has commanded us to strive against our desires and seek His help. As the Prophet (PBUH) said: "When a servant turns to Allah and asks for forgiveness, Allah will forgive him." (Sahih Muslim)

If you're tired of the endless cycle of relapsing and feeling hopeless, try this method today. Don't fight the urge—actively avoid it and seek Allah's help. It's time to stop battling your brain and start rewiring it.

You've got this. May Allah make it easy for you. You are stronger than you think.

سبحان الله

Excerpt from Ibrahim Dewla’s speeches and notes.

I had a friend who passed away. I would eat with him.

I would tell him "Eat more."

He replied, "No!"

I asked, "Why?"

He said, "I can hear it (conscious) telling me 'la tusrifu'."

Because in the Quran, Allah says:

"...Eat and drink, but do not waste (la tusrifu)..." (7:31)

His response had such a profound effect that it benefited me.

My friend was particular about this. He would adhere and not eat more than what's needed.

Indeed, the Quran has entered the heart.

"But this Quran is a set of clear revelations preserved in the hearts of those gifted with knowledge". (29:49)

The glory of the Quran and its blessed verses, where are they? They are in the hearts of people of knowledge.

The effect of the Quran should be such that a person adheres to the limits that Allah places. I cannot cross this limit. That beyond this is not needed. Its extravagance.

What would you say to someone who follows the morality that if you live life without harming yourself or others than that's okay.

I really need help these couple of weeks have been the hardest for me.

I don’t know what to do anymore. I’ve been dealing with constant urine leakage, and it’s making it so difficult to maintain ritual purity for my prayers. Every time I try to make wudu, I’m not sure if I’ve managed to keep myself pure, and it feels like I’m failing in something so important.

Back then, I used to really enjoy doing salah. But now, this issue of ritual impurity has taken that joy away. I feel like the more I struggle with staying pure, the more I lose the connection I once had with my prayers. It’s heartbreaking, and I’m worried I’m not doing enough to keep up with my responsibilities in Islam.

If anyone has gone through something similar, or knows what I can do to manage this situation while trying to pray regularly, please share. I just want to get it right, but I’m feeling lost right now.

If Allah doesn't burden a soul more than it can bear, then why am I being put in a unbearable situation? I feel like quitting salah at this point I really need help.

When we sin, it is from our fitrah that we feel shame and guilt. Whether it’s a sin that we’ve returned to again and again, or any other circumstance. This is natural, from our fitrah, and it is good. However, NEVER let yourself feel guilt to such the extent that you convince yourself that you can’t turn to Allah. I’ve felt this feeling myself, this feeling of disgust. Thinking “How could I face Allah with what I have done?” This is purely from the shaytan. Allah should be your FIRST resort, not your last. As soon as you fall, you get up and make sincere istighfar, and strive to replace your bad deed with a good deed (through prayer, giving sadaqah, etc). We are from Allah, and He is wherever we turn- we can’t escape Him SWT, nor should we wish to. His Forgivingness and Mercy is far beyond our human understanding. He loves those who constantly repent (2:222), do you not wish to become of those who He SWT loves? We all have some sin or sins we have difficulty with. No matter how severe your sin is, let the first thing you do be turning to Him. Don’t dig yourself into a deeper hole by further turning away from Him and to worldly means.

Who is your favorite Quran reciter? And why? For me I love listening to Omar Hisham when I'm feeling relaxed and want to just soak the warmth of Allah's Divine Love. Mishary Rashid Alafasy iis perfect for when I'm working on my own tajweed practice. And Imam Feysal Muhammad brings a depth of emotion that I find very uplifting. Who do you have on rotation? How about female reciters?

Hey everyone, a person I know is suffering from depression due to believing they might have committed major sins in the past but are not exactly sure. Because of this, he believes he is doomed in the afterlife, even if it is temporary.

In the past that person remembers fighting against insults against God in their mind but fear that sometimes he did not fight.

He also remembers fighting against praying to someone other than God in their mind. These things were happening constantly in their mind and fighting against it but sometimes, due to brief moments of frustration and lack of faith he thinks he stopped fighting against it.

He also remembers fearing Islam might not have been the correct religion so he did researching about other religions until realizing Islam is most likely the correct one. However, he fears he might have committed a major sin during that time. He does NOT remember converting to some other faith or bowing to anyone else but this paranoia remains

What is the best way to help him.

This is a helpful book that covers three topics: Some Evidence for the Truth of Islam, Some Benefits of Islam, and General Information on Islam. Here is the link to it: https://www.islam-guide.com

As salamu alaykum wa rahmatullah. I was wondering if there are several ways to pray the friday prayer or not. Where i'm from, you could offer 2 rakkaats (i was told it is sunnah) and then the imam would pray 2 rakaats where he would recite aloud and we would follow his lead. But now i'm in a different country, the first time i prayed everyone just offered 4 rakaats like you would do during dhur and then we followed the imam who prayed 2 rakaats.

Assalamualaikum everyone. A lot of people in my school has make fun of me countless time. From how I’m fat, ugly, dumb, annoying and much more hurtful things. They openly said so on social media to everyone. Though it hurts me, I always end up forgiving them due to not wanting any grudges. But a few days ago, an acquaintance and a friend who I had trust, sent me multiple voicemail about how I’m fat multiple time, shouting in public about me being fat. They said how I’m weak for being sad whenever they make fun of me. It hurts to forgive them…. I don’t want to forgive them…. But I have to because I don’t want any grudges. Is there any certainty that they will get punished and I will get the better out of it? It just hurt knowing that people who do bad stuff to you doesn’t get bad stuff to happen to them.