An "expensive" bridal gift ( Mahr) and Prophet Musa AS

Quranic guidance on the bridal giftMany Muslims see the Mahr (The bridal gift) as an unnecessary obstacle for men to get married. I have heard a number of Sheikhs who rightfully condemn parents who marry their daughters for very large amounts which puts greats difficulty for the future husband to be....

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Reading Arabic fluently without harakat (Vowel marks)

بسم الله الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ Asalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu A common question I get asked by students is "How can I read and understand Arabic fluently without the harakat (Vowel marks)?". It will probably come as little surprise to most students that this process will take years...

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