One of the most enjoyable things for any Muslim, is a truly spiritual Salah. And that is exactly what Salah is supposed to be; a spiritual ecstasy for the soul. But what role do our thoughts, before and after the Salah, have when it comes to our thoughts during the Salah? And what will … [Read more...]
How Can I Be a Good Muslim Youth? | Today I Thought | English
One of the most frequently asked questions by a youth in today\'s day and age is how can they be a good Muslim youth? And kudos to you for wanting to reform yourself at a young age, because as you get older, the reformation process just seems to get harder. And what role does education, role … [Read more...]
What Can I do For the 12th Imam? | Today I Thought | English
What is one thing that we can never talk enough about; and why is that so? And what are some of the qualities of the 12th Imam? In addition, what are some of the things that the 12th Imam will do when his eminence reappears? Finally, what are three things we can do at the service of the … [Read more...]
Do I Deserve to be Happy? | Today I Thought | English
Some us may find ourselves asking whether or not we deserve to be happy? Of course, every single one of us deserves happiness and Allah wants us to be happy, but in order to realize whether we are happy or not, and whether we deserve happiness or not, we have to ask ourselves one very important … [Read more...]
How to Keep Your Focus During Salah? | Today I Thought | English
As we all know, Salat is the pillar of Islam and it is of utmost important in our spiritual journey, from beginning to end. Yet, sometimes one of the most difficult and frustrating things to do is to focus deeply during our Salat, on our Salat. Sister Zainab Barakat gives us some down-to-earth … [Read more...]
How Do I Preserve My Peace in a Chaotic World? | Today I Thought | English
It\'s really tough growing up, but perhaps its even tougher for those youth who grow up in a non-Muslim environment such as the West. And as if the external chaos wasn\'t enough to drive us crazy, there\'s that internal chaos that we must all deal with. How do you preserve your peace of mind … [Read more...]
Do We Have Unrealistic Expectations of Marriage? | Today I Thought | English
Marriage is one the holiest institutions in Islam and it is one of the most highly recommended actions for a Muslim. But in today\'s fast-paced life, do we have unrealistic expectations of marriage? And is marriage in it of itself the end goal and the ultimate purpose of our … [Read more...]
What Does Islam Say About Happiness? | Today I Thought | English
It seems like in these day and age, everyone is just looking for some happiness. But what does it mean to be happy? And what does Islam say about happiness? Is everything that makes us \"happy\", always good for us? Finally, is there something that is greater than … [Read more...]
The Role of Women in the Movement of Karbala | Today I Thought | English
Our condolences to all the believers upon the martyrdom of the third divinely appointed Imam, Imam Husayn (A), his family members, and his companions. This year, for the months of Muharram and Safar, sister Zainab Barakat brings us special episodes of Today I Thought that pivot around … [Read more...]
How do I get close to the 12th Imam | Today I Thought | English
In our day and age, we are live witnesses to the occultation of the 12th Imam, Imam al-Mahdi (A). Yet, how do we get close to the 12th Imam (A) despite this superficial distance between his eminence and us? Sister Zainab Barakat gives a few ideas... #TodayIThought … [Read more...]
