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30 Good Deeds You Can Do This Ramadan
Two years ago, prior to a sweltering Ramadan, I made a list of all the things I was going to complete. However, by the tenth day, I was depleted of my imaan boost. After ‘Eid al-Fitr, I looked over my list.
But they seem so easy to accomplish… what went wrong? I believe the problem was that I aspired to reach so many goals in such a short amount of time without really thinking about...
The Biggest and Most Dangerous Folly: Rectify today. Tomorrow may be too late!
Opportunity to repent is among the most important blessings from the Merciful Lord. Given our propensity to fall into sins in a world that beckons towards evil at every step, not taking help from this opportunity is probably the biggest and most dangerous folly that anyone can commit. Consequences of leaving this world with unpardoned sins are too dreadful to imagine.
Year in Review 2016, and 2017 roadmap
Thanks for an amazing 2016. As a start-up, like all others, we’ve had some ups-and-downs, and I’m grateful you’ve stuck with us around. Seriously, some of you have been reading our newsletters since the beginning and supporting and sharing (caring) which is amazing.
We launched an entirely new site in April 2016, and almost as quickly took it went all over. It was our big experiment with #SmartAzanClock product to understand the market need...
Priceless legacy of Scientific Knowledge. Is it not time to reclaim our legacy?
Morgan Freeman says the Muslim azan is 'one of the most beautiful sounds'
"One of the most beautiful sounds in the world is the Muslim call to prayer," Freeman said as he sat down with an imam at a mosque.
Freeman asked the imam what the origin of the azan is and how the muezzin (the one who calls the prayer) is chosen. "Meeting Muslims face to face, I've learned that Islam aims for people to live in peace," Freeman said in the episode.
18 Suggestions for Concentration in Salat
Prophet (S): "The one who takes Prayer lightly is not of me. No! By Allah (Swt)! Such a person will not reach the Pond of al-Kawthar". Imam Khomeini says "worship performed without an attentive heart is devoid of value. That which brings about attentiveness of the heart consists of two matters.The first of these lies in possessing unoccupied time and an unoccupied heart, and the second lies in making one’s heart understand the importance of worship.
Dont miss the little American girl's reaction when she hears the sound of azan for the first time (Video)
Is Life Too Stressful? Unbearable? Pills not Effective? Try these 5 Pearls for Tranquility!
7 KEY FACTORS FOR SUCCESS IN LIFE'S JOURNEY (3 min)
"O vicious world! Do not try to snare me.., I am beyond your temptations and pitfalls ... " (Nahjul Balagha, letter 45). Imam Ali a.s. also presents powerful ideas for success in life’s journey (letter 31). Let us build our lives on the solid foundation of a worldview taught by the Holy Quran and Ahlulbayt. Has the time not come to join hands and, together, join the journey to Paradise?
7 STEPS FOR SUCCESS WITH DUAS (4 min, good read)
How often do we supplicate to Allah swt and how? In his famous advice to his son (letter 31 in Nahjul Balagha) Imam Ali a.s. says “Think over it that by simply granting you the privilege of praying for His Favours and Mercies, the Merciful Lord has handed over the keys of His treasures to you. Whenever you are in need you should pray and He will confer His Bounties and...
Karbala: A Timeless Event Like No Other
Tragic events of history are normally remembered for some years. Fervently in the initial years, then sedately, with passion decreasing each year and eventually they are all but forgotten. Time takes it toll. Time is a great healer, they say. Wounds and hurts lose their bite with time. But not so with Muharram. The event of Karbala seems to defy the norm.. Why? How is this even possible?
What is this life all about? Imam Husain (as) explains during Hajj at Arafat (2min read)
What do I need for Hajj - Checklist
And take a provision (with you) for the journey, but the best provision is At-Taqwa (piety, righteousness, etc.). So fear Me, O men of understanding!” (Quran 2:197)
The winner for the Smart Azan Clock Contest is
…and the winner is sister Azra Hassanali from Watford, United Kingdom
Reflection: A Story of Twins in the Womb
eAhlulbayt - The Smart Azan Clock
Islam teaches us that life is but a short journey, with the aim of preparing for our real, eternal life after death. Central to these beliefs is the importance of daily prayers, which are offered on time, every single day in worship of our Creator. The problem? Life gets in the way. But what if...
Hadith on Prayer and Its Effects
Why Pray In Arabic?
The question some times is asked as to why should a Muslim pray only in Arabic language and not his mother tongue.
It may first seem logical that every Muslim should pray through his own mother language, so that he may understand what he say; but a little more thinking and study, <read more>
An inspiring idea born out of a 3-Year-Old's wish
eAhlulbayt is Born
Today, the 13th of Rajab, marks the birth of eAhlulbayt in the cyberspace. We chose to go online on the birth anniversary of Amir al-Muminin Ali ibn Abu Talib (a.s), and we greet you with salawat and Wiladah Mubarak.
We are excited to give our users...
5,000+ people from 18 countries asked for it, and we obliged.
eAhlulbayt Team did a Survey on Basic Praying Habit: Before we began working closely with a lot of people, manufacturer, and potential customers. We wanted to understand "ifs and buts" of our thoughts and how would that look like in real terms, we did a quick survey on Basic Praying Habit, what motivated us to having such a creative product.
