a:12:{s:8:"is_video";b:0;s:6:"the_id";i:6111;s:13:"the_title_ORG";s:12:"Ramadan Rain";s:9:"the_title";s:12:"Ramadan Rain";s:13:"the_permalink";s:45:"https://www.islamicity.org/6111/ramadan-rain/";s:8:"the_date";s:11:"Mar 13 2024";s:12:"the_date_ORG";s:38:"July 12, 2011 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:13:"the_thumbnail";s:175:"https://www.islamicity.org/wp-content/plugins/blueprint-timthumb/timthumb.php?src=http://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/iStock-576912414.jpg&w=500&h=281&q=100";s:10:"the_author";s:14:"Yasmin Mogahed";s:14:"the_topic_text";s:7:"Ramadan";s:9:"the_topic";s:65:"Ramadan";s:11:"the_excerpt";s:388:"Imagine for a moment that it's raining. It is pouring, in fact. And imagine that you are inside your house, watching as it falls. But imagine that there is something very different about this rain. It is unlike any other you've ever seen. On this day, it is not raining water. It is raining something much more precious to you. Imagine that on this day it is raining hundred dollar bills.";}

a:12:{s:8:"is_video";b:0;s:6:"the_id";i:6003;s:13:"the_title_ORG";s:32:"Preparing for the Month of Mercy";s:9:"the_title";s:32:"Preparing for the Month of Mercy";s:13:"the_permalink";s:65:"https://www.islamicity.org/6003/preparing-for-the-month-of-mercy/";s:8:"the_date";s:10:"Mar 8 2024";s:12:"the_date_ORG";s:38:"July 13, 2011 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:13:"the_thumbnail";s:175:"https://www.islamicity.org/wp-content/plugins/blueprint-timthumb/timthumb.php?src=http://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/iStock-515275028.jpg&w=500&h=281&q=100";s:10:"the_author";s:19:"Maryam Amirebrahimi";s:14:"the_topic_text";s:17:"Hadith And Sunnah";s:9:"the_topic";s:85:"Hadith And Sunnah";s:11:"the_excerpt";s:195:"A lot of us yearn to prepare for Ramadan, but we have no idea how to start. Below are a few tips to insha'Allah (Allah willing) help prepare our minds and hearts for this upcoming Month of Mercy.";}

a:12:{s:8:"is_video";b:0;s:6:"the_id";i:4755;s:13:"the_title_ORG";s:25:"The Sacred Month of Rajab";s:9:"the_title";s:25:"The Sacred Month of Rajab";s:13:"the_permalink";s:58:"https://www.islamicity.org/4755/the-sacred-month-of-rajab/";s:8:"the_date";s:10:"Feb 7 2022";s:12:"the_date_ORG";s:37:"June 4, 2012 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:13:"the_thumbnail";s:172:"https://www.islamicity.org/wp-content/plugins/blueprint-timthumb/timthumb.php?src=http://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/shaikh_zaid_2.jpg&w=500&h=281&q=100";s:10:"the_author";s:9:"Amatullah";s:14:"the_topic_text";s:14:"Fasting (Sawm)";s:9:"the_topic";s:77:"Fasting (Sawm)";s:11:"the_excerpt";s:357:"The month of Rajab comes at an important time of the year for us. The coming of this month means that we are close to yet another Ramadan, God Willing. While the validity of certain narrations or specific acts of worship for this month are disputed, we as average Muslims can use this month with the intention to mentally and physically prepare for Ramadan.";}

a:12:{s:8:"is_video";b:0;s:6:"the_id";i:4466;s:13:"the_title_ORG";s:50:"Ten Principles for Those Seeking the Path of Allah";s:9:"the_title";s:50:"Ten Principles for Those Seeking the Path of Allah";s:13:"the_permalink";s:83:"https://www.islamicity.org/4466/ten-principles-for-those-seeking-the-path-of-allah/";s:8:"the_date";s:10:"Feb 9 2021";s:12:"the_date_ORG";s:42:"September 7, 2011 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:13:"the_thumbnail";s:177:"https://www.islamicity.org/wp-content/plugins/blueprint-timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/iStock-1146123689.jpg&w=500&h=281&q=100";s:10:"the_author";s:20:"Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali";s:14:"the_topic_text";s:5:"Allah";s:9:"the_topic";s:61:"Allah";s:11:"the_excerpt";s:49:"Imam Ghazali provides ten principles for muslims.";}

a:12:{s:8:"is_video";b:0;s:6:"the_id";i:6313;s:13:"the_title_ORG";s:23:"Heavenly Breeze of Hope";s:9:"the_title";s:23:"Heavenly Breeze of Hope";s:13:"the_permalink";s:56:"https://www.islamicity.org/6313/heavenly-breeze-of-hope/";s:8:"the_date";s:10:"Apr 1 2020";s:12:"the_date_ORG";s:41:"January 21, 2013 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:13:"the_thumbnail";s:182:"https://www.islamicity.org/wp-content/plugins/blueprint-timthumb/timthumb.php?src=/global/images/photo/IC-Articles/alwayshope__1024x576.JPG&w=500&h=281&q=100";s:10:"the_author";s:15:"Othman Mohammad";s:14:"the_topic_text";s:4:"Hope";s:9:"the_topic";s:59:"Hope";s:11:"the_excerpt";s:341:"It is a hallmark of depressed people that they give up on hope. Life for these people can seem void of color, so mundane that it is not worth living any more. Any energy spent on the face of earth seems such a waste for them. Hence, depressed people seem to care less about putting an effort to change, or to make meaning of their existence.";}

a:12:{s:8:"is_video";b:0;s:6:"the_id";i:8479;s:13:"the_title_ORG";s:50:"The Ramadan Nutrition and Workout Plan for Success";s:9:"the_title";s:50:"The Ramadan Nutrition and Workout Plan for Success";s:13:"the_permalink";s:83:"https://www.islamicity.org/8479/the-ramadan-nutrition-and-workout-plan-for-success/";s:8:"the_date";s:10:"May 4 2019";s:12:"the_date_ORG";s:38:"July 13, 2011 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:13:"the_thumbnail";s:175:"https://www.islamicity.org/wp-content/plugins/blueprint-timthumb/timthumb.php?src=http://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/iStock-687790102.jpg&w=500&h=281&q=100";s:10:"the_author";s:12:"Rehan Jalali";s:14:"the_topic_text";s:4:"Diet";s:9:"the_topic";s:59:"Diet";s:11:"the_excerpt";s:397:"I am frequently asked, "How can I workout and eat properly while fasting?" Most people see the blessed month of Ramadan as a time when they will lose strength and muscle mass; some think they can only "maintain" themselves during this month, while many women actually gain weight! If you use some of the strategies I am about to share with you, you can make some of your best gains during Ramadan.";}

a:12:{s:8:"is_video";b:0;s:6:"the_id";i:6413;s:13:"the_title_ORG";s:55:"5 Skills of a Positive Genius that Prophet Muhammad Had";s:9:"the_title";s:55:"5 Skills of a Positive Genius that Prophet Muhammad Had";s:13:"the_permalink";s:88:"https://www.islamicity.org/6413/5-skills-of-a-positive-genius-that-prophet-muhammad-had/";s:8:"the_date";s:11:"Nov 16 2018";s:12:"the_date_ORG";s:41:"January 13, 2014 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:13:"the_thumbnail";s:192:"https://www.islamicity.org/wp-content/plugins/blueprint-timthumb/timthumb.php?src=/global/images/photo/IC-Articles/muhammad--apple-green__600x441.JPG&w=500&h=281&q=100";s:10:"the_author";s:12:"Jinan Yousef";s:14:"the_topic_text";s:16:"Madinah (Medina)";s:9:"the_topic";s:81:"Madinah (Medina)";s:11:"the_excerpt";s:257:"The Prophet (PBUH) focused on signals, meaning things that he could actually use. For example, if he focused on all the noise that was telling him that everyone was out to get them, he would not have been able to utilize the opportunities when they came up.";}

a:12:{s:8:"is_video";b:0;s:6:"the_id";i:5125;s:13:"the_title_ORG";s:30:"Love the Prophet? Follow Him.";s:9:"the_title";s:30:"Love the Prophet? Follow Him.";s:13:"the_permalink";s:60:"https://www.islamicity.org/5125/love-the-prophet-follow-him/";s:8:"the_date";s:11:"Dec 13 2016";s:12:"the_date_ORG";s:39:"April 17, 2012 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:13:"the_thumbnail";s:180:"https://www.islamicity.org/wp-content/plugins/blueprint-timthumb/timthumb.php?src=/global/images/photo/IC-Articles/muhsawsIC__600x328.JPG&w=500&h=281&q=100";s:10:"the_author";s:11:"Aisha Aijaz";s:14:"the_topic_text";s:10:"Excellence";s:9:"the_topic";s:71:"Excellence";s:11:"the_excerpt";s:466:"Love is a beautiful emotion. It encompasses all the most beautiful things in the world. Every relation and connection gets stronger and more durable when there is an element of affiliation and love added to it. Beginning from our first love as a child for our mother to choosing someone to spend our whole life with, love is what makes life worth living. And, like all precious things in the world, this priceless treasure demands guarantees to keep it flourishing.";}

a:12:{s:8:"is_video";b:0;s:6:"the_id";i:5179;s:13:"the_title_ORG";s:25:"30 reasons for redemption";s:9:"the_title";s:25:"30 reasons for redemption";s:13:"the_permalink";s:58:"https://www.islamicity.org/5179/30-reasons-for-redemption/";s:8:"the_date";s:10:"Aug 3 2016";s:12:"the_date_ORG";s:40:"August 24, 2011 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:13:"the_thumbnail";s:181:"https://www.islamicity.org/wp-content/plugins/blueprint-timthumb/timthumb.php?src=/global/images/photo/IC-Articles/brownduaIC__600x400.JPG&w=500&h=281&q=100";s:10:"the_author";s:14:"Muslema Purmul";s:14:"the_topic_text";s:3:"Sin";s:9:"the_topic";s:57:"Sin";s:11:"the_excerpt";s:215:"Ramadan is the opportune month to purify ourselves from our diseases, I wanted to compile a list of Quranic verses, ahadith, and sayings that remind us how Allah (swt) welcomes our returning to Him, our true tawbah.";}

a:12:{s:8:"is_video";b:0;s:6:"the_id";i:4395;s:13:"the_title_ORG";s:22:"The Coming of the Dawn";s:9:"the_title";s:22:"The Coming of the Dawn";s:13:"the_permalink";s:55:"https://www.islamicity.org/4395/the-coming-of-the-dawn/";s:8:"the_date";s:11:"Jun 14 2016";s:12:"the_date_ORG";s:38:"July 27, 2011 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:13:"the_thumbnail";s:185:"https://www.islamicity.org/wp-content/plugins/blueprint-timthumb/timthumb.php?src=/global/images/photo/IC-Articles/SinaisunriseIC__600x407.JPG&w=500&h=281&q=100";s:10:"the_author";s:14:"Yasmin Mogahed";s:14:"the_topic_text";s:14:"Fasting (Sawm)";s:9:"the_topic";s:77:"Fasting (Sawm)";s:11:"the_excerpt";s:206:"According to a well-stated proverb, the darkest hour is just before the dawn. And although astronomically the darkest point is much earlier, the truth of this proverb is metaphoric-but in no way less real.";}

a:12:{s:8:"is_video";b:0;s:6:"the_id";i:4240;s:13:"the_title_ORG";s:29:"Identifying the Straight Path";s:9:"the_title";s:29:"Identifying the Straight Path";s:13:"the_permalink";s:62:"https://www.islamicity.org/4240/identifying-the-straight-path/";s:8:"the_date";s:11:"May 12 2016";s:12:"the_date_ORG";s:38:"April 4, 2011 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:13:"the_thumbnail";s:182:"https://www.islamicity.org/wp-content/plugins/blueprint-timthumb/timthumb.php?src=/global/images/photo/IC-Articles/al-fatihaIC__600x400.JPG&w=500&h=281&q=100";s:10:"the_author";s:18:"Abdul Sattar Ahmed";s:14:"the_topic_text";s:8:"Guidance";s:9:"the_topic";s:67:"Guidance";s:11:"the_excerpt";s:111:"When we examine these verses, we find that it has some very interesting qualities that make it a unique prayer.";}

a:12:{s:8:"is_video";b:0;s:6:"the_id";i:4218;s:13:"the_title_ORG";s:17:"Pedagogy of Mercy";s:9:"the_title";s:17:"Pedagogy of Mercy";s:13:"the_permalink";s:50:"https://www.islamicity.org/4218/pedagogy-of-mercy/";s:8:"the_date";s:11:"Apr 18 2016";s:12:"the_date_ORG";s:39:"March 23, 2011 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:13:"the_thumbnail";s:184:"https://www.islamicity.org/wp-content/plugins/blueprint-timthumb/timthumb.php?src=/global/images/photo/IC-Articles/quraninhands__1024x619.JPG&w=500&h=281&q=100";s:10:"the_author";s:11:"Suhaib Webb";s:14:"the_topic_text";s:10:"Compassion";s:9:"the_topic";s:71:"Compassion";s:11:"the_excerpt";s:320:"When I was in the masjid, I would find that the adults did not want to come to the masjid. And when they would see me, when I was dressed in my big beard with my topi and stuff on, they would see me and think, "Oh my God, here comes a mawlisaab, man. Do you see a stick?" Because their whole childhood was built on this.";}

a:12:{s:8:"is_video";b:0;s:6:"the_id";i:4694;s:13:"the_title_ORG";s:19:"The Crow Looking In";s:9:"the_title";s:19:"The Crow Looking In";s:13:"the_permalink";s:52:"https://www.islamicity.org/4694/the-crow-looking-in/";s:8:"the_date";s:11:"Apr 10 2016";s:12:"the_date_ORG";s:39:"March 20, 2012 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:13:"the_thumbnail";s:182:"https://www.islamicity.org/wp-content/plugins/blueprint-timthumb/timthumb.php?src=/global/images/photo/IC-Articles/crowdmecca__1200x400.JPG&w=500&h=281&q=100";s:10:"the_author";s:13:"Ahmed Zaafran";s:14:"the_topic_text";s:11:"Forgiveness";s:9:"the_topic";s:73:"Forgiveness";s:11:"the_excerpt";s:282:"Discussions regarding Islamic thought that were once considered sacred and adorned with manners (adab) between scholars, are now left to the internet blogs and vlogs, loaded with cursing, name-calling, and street-side fatwas (rulings) condemning entire groups of people to the fire.";}

a:12:{s:8:"is_video";b:0;s:6:"the_id";i:5049;s:13:"the_title_ORG";s:44:"Why We Plead "Guide Us To The Straight Path"";s:9:"the_title";s:44:"Why We Plead "Guide Us To The Straight Path"";s:13:"the_permalink";s:75:"https://www.islamicity.org/5049/why-we-plead-guide-us-to-the-straight-path/";s:8:"the_date";s:10:"Apr 7 2016";s:12:"the_date_ORG";s:42:"November 19, 2012 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:13:"the_thumbnail";s:177:"https://www.islamicity.org/wp-content/plugins/blueprint-timthumb/timthumb.php?src=/global/images/photo/IC-Articles/path2__1024x577.JPG&w=500&h=281&q=100";s:10:"the_author";s:14:"Shafiur Rahman";s:14:"the_topic_text";s:8:"Guidance";s:9:"the_topic";s:67:"Guidance";s:11:"the_excerpt";s:245:"Muslims plead to be guided to the straight path at least seventeen times a day due to the obligation of reciting surat al-Fatiha in salah. How many of us have reflected on the nature of this guidance and the path that we are supposed to be upon?";}

a:12:{s:8:"is_video";b:0;s:6:"the_id";i:4313;s:13:"the_title_ORG";s:25:"All You Need To Do Is Ask";s:9:"the_title";s:25:"All You Need To Do Is Ask";s:13:"the_permalink";s:58:"https://www.islamicity.org/4313/all-you-need-to-do-is-ask/";s:8:"the_date";s:10:"Mar 4 2016";s:12:"the_date_ORG";s:37:"May 25, 2011 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:13:"the_thumbnail";s:187:"https://www.islamicity.org/wp-content/plugins/blueprint-timthumb/timthumb.php?src=/global/images/photo/IC-Articles/Prayer_by_BluwiC__600x406.JPG&w=500&h=281&q=100";s:10:"the_author";s:12:"Jinan Yousef";s:14:"the_topic_text";s:5:"Heart";s:9:"the_topic";s:61:"Heart";s:11:"the_excerpt";s:167:"For whatever problem we have, whatever difficulty we find ourselves in, we have the most powerful weapon to ward off the pain that plagues us. It is the weapon of dua.";}

a:12:{s:8:"is_video";b:0;s:6:"the_id";i:4276;s:13:"the_title_ORG";s:11:"Forgiveness";s:9:"the_title";s:11:"Forgiveness";s:13:"the_permalink";s:44:"https://www.islamicity.org/4276/forgiveness/";s:8:"the_date";s:11:"Dec 10 2015";s:12:"the_date_ORG";s:36:"May 6, 2011 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:13:"the_thumbnail";s:179:"https://www.islamicity.org/wp-content/plugins/blueprint-timthumb/timthumb.php?src=/global/images/photo/IC-Articles/duasunIC__600x394.JPG&w=500&h=281&q=100";s:10:"the_author";s:12:"Jinan Yousef";s:14:"the_topic_text";s:5:"Heart";s:9:"the_topic";s:61:"Heart";s:11:"the_excerpt";s:186:"When we commit sins, they weigh heavily on our hearts. Imagine a spiritual darkening of the heart due to the wrongs we commit - is it any wonder that we cannot pinpoint why we feel down?";}

a:12:{s:8:"is_video";b:0;s:6:"the_id";i:5760;s:13:"the_title_ORG";s:17:"A river in heaven";s:9:"the_title";s:17:"A river in heaven";s:13:"the_permalink";s:50:"https://www.islamicity.org/5760/a-river-in-heaven/";s:8:"the_date";s:10:"Oct 6 2015";s:12:"the_date_ORG";s:39:"April 22, 2011 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:13:"the_thumbnail";s:178:"https://www.islamicity.org/wp-content/plugins/blueprint-timthumb/timthumb.php?src=/global/images/photo/IC-Articles/stream__1024x669.JPG&w=500&h=281&q=100";s:10:"the_author";s:11:"Suhaib Webb";s:14:"the_topic_text";s:6:"Heaven";s:9:"the_topic";s:63:"Heaven";s:11:"the_excerpt";s:134:"Some scholars gave it the name "the Chapter of Sacrifice." Kawthar is the name given to the surah in the old and new copies of Qur'an.";}

a:12:{s:8:"is_video";b:0;s:6:"the_id";i:4743;s:13:"the_title_ORG";s:35:"Introduction to the Status of Dhikr";s:9:"the_title";s:35:"Introduction to the Status of Dhikr";s:13:"the_permalink";s:68:"https://www.islamicity.org/4743/introduction-to-the-status-of-dhikr/";s:8:"the_date";s:10:"Aug 9 2015";s:12:"the_date_ORG";s:37:"May 21, 2012 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:13:"the_thumbnail";s:179:"https://www.islamicity.org/wp-content/plugins/blueprint-timthumb/timthumb.php?src=/global/images/photo/IC-Articles/ZikrwcIC__600x363.JPG&w=500&h=281&q=100";s:10:"the_author";s:10:"Huda Shaka";s:14:"the_topic_text";s:29:"Dhikr (Rememberance Of Allah)";s:9:"the_topic";s:107:"Dhikr (Rememberance Of Allah)";s:11:"the_excerpt";s:345:"Dhikr is what cleanses and polishes the heart; it is medicine for the heart when it falls ill. The more the worshipper increases her focus in her dhikr, the more the Remembered increases in love and yearning to meet her. If the heart is in harmony with the tongue in dhikr, it forgets everything else; and God preserves for it everything else.";}

a:12:{s:8:"is_video";b:0;s:6:"the_id";i:5527;s:13:"the_title_ORG";s:32:"Ilm Al-Suluk, Science and Itikaf";s:9:"the_title";s:32:"Ilm Al-Suluk, Science and Itikaf";s:13:"the_permalink";s:64:"https://www.islamicity.org/5527/ilm-al-suluk-science-and-itikaf/";s:8:"the_date";s:10:"Aug 1 2015";s:12:"the_date_ORG";s:41:"October 22, 2013 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:13:"the_thumbnail";s:191:"https://www.islamicity.org/wp-content/plugins/blueprint-timthumb/timthumb.php?src=/global/images/photo/IC-Articles/itikafmosqueshadowIC__700x523.JPG&w=500&h=281&q=100";s:10:"the_author";s:11:"Suhaib Webb";s:14:"the_topic_text";s:17:"Islam And Science";s:9:"the_topic";s:85:"Islam And Science";s:11:"the_excerpt";s:163:"Ilm al-sulik is the method of putting knowledge into action so that theory comes to life. It is the lifeblood of sincerity. The word salaka means "to walk or go,".";}

a:12:{s:8:"is_video";b:0;s:6:"the_id";i:6558;s:13:"the_title_ORG";s:22:"Awakening of the Heart";s:9:"the_title";s:22:"Awakening of the Heart";s:13:"the_permalink";s:55:"https://www.islamicity.org/6558/awakening-of-the-heart/";s:8:"the_date";s:10:"Apr 8 2015";s:12:"the_date_ORG";s:42:"February 10, 2014 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:13:"the_thumbnail";s:183:"https://www.islamicity.org/wp-content/plugins/blueprint-timthumb/timthumb.php?src=/global/images/photo/IC-Articles/paint_heart__1024x666.JPG&w=500&h=281&q=100";s:10:"the_author";s:14:"Reehab Ramadan";s:14:"the_topic_text";s:5:"Heart";s:9:"the_topic";s:61:"Heart";s:11:"the_excerpt";s:311:"Whether we realize it or not, we have all built barriers around the walls of our heart. They may be walls that have accidentally been placed there, over time without our realizing. But sometimes these are intentional walls, which we have built up to protect ourselves from what we conceive to be potential harm.";}