A leader must be a follower. A leader must have strong Iman. A leader leads himself and others in faith and practices of ibadah. A leader must be disciplined. A leader has taqwa – self-restraint and God-consciousness.
Poetry has long been a sacred and powerful form of expression. From ancient times to the digital age, it has served as a mirror to the human soul, giving voice to emotions too complex for plain speech.
Sha’ban is the eight month on the Islamic calendar. Although it is not classified as one of the sacred months, it has both spiritual and historic prominence that is often not reflected upon by the collective Ummah.
While many like to travel during this time, the benefit of a staycation remains, not just in terms of safety from illness, as well as affordability, but also as a way to build spirituality.
In Islam the concept of being thankful or grateful is deeply rooted in the Holy Quran and the life example and traditions of Muhammad, the Prophet(pbuh).