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The Month of Ramadan 2026: Complete Guide on Ramadan Basics

The blessed month of Ramadan 2026 is just around the corner, expected to begin on February 18. This is a special time for Muslims to grow closer to Allah. From waking up for Sehri before sunrise to breaking the fast at Iftar, every moment of Ramadan is filled with worship. Before the month begins, it’s…

January 22, 2024
40+ Most Important Duas for Daily Life + Free Dua eBook

Dua (دعاء) is a beautiful form of worship that connects us to Allah. It is a powerful way to seek protection, peace, and mercy in our lives. Our beloved Prophet ﷺ taught us many important duas for daily life so we remain in the remembrance of Allah from morning until night. These everyday duas include:…

January 8, 2024
The Month of Shaban 2026: Importance, Dos and Don’ts

Shaban is the eighth month of the Islamic Hijri calendar. It comes just before the most blessed month Ramadan, marking as the preparation time for Ramadan. Shaban 2026 starts on 20 January. This month holds great significance in Islam. Our beloved Prophet ﷺ would fast more in the month of Shaban than in any other…

December 28, 2023
The Month of Rajab 2026: Significance, Do’s and Don’ts

What is the month of Rajab? It’s the seventh month in the Hijri calendar and one of four sacred months in Islam. Rajab 1447H begins on 21 December 2025. This blessed month is a time of spiritual preparation before Ramadan. It’s a great opportunity to renew your connection with Allah, leave behind sins, and do…

December 20, 2023
Impact of Your Support: Q3 2023 Insights 🚀

Dear Brother/Sister, Assalamualaikum wa rahmatullah, We pray that you are doing well. Accept our heartfelt thanks for your continuous support. Jazak Allahu Khayr. We are writing this to share some notable achievements from July to September 2023. During this period, 1.5 million users have spent 30 minutes each week on average using our Quran, Dua…

November 23, 2023
Impact of Your Support: Q1+Q2 2023🚀

Assalamualaikum wa rahmatullah, Dear GTAF Family, Hope you are doing well. Accept our heartfelt thanks for your continued support, without which we couldn’t have come to this point. Jazakallahu Khairan. We are writing this to share a few of our notable achievements that we have done from January to June 2023. App Updates 1. Quran…

November 20, 2023
Track Your Quran Streak to Build Quran Habit + Some Helpful Tips to Read Quran Daily

We want to build connections with Allah. One simple and proven way for that is to read Allah’s words, the noble Quran daily. We often find it difficult to maintain it due to our busy schedules. That’s why we’ve introduced the Quran Streak feature in our Al Quran app to improve your Quran reading habit.…

November 1, 2023
Marriage to Khadijah (RA): Pre-Prophethood [Seerah Ep 9]

Muhammad ﷺ, as had been the way of the Prophets before him, worked as a shepherd for Bani Sa‘d in Makkah. He would tend his flock on the mountainside, at times gone for the duration of the day. At the age of twenty-five, he was employed by Khadijah (RA), daughter of Khuwailid, a merchant and…

October 26, 2023
The League of the Virtuous: Pre-Prophethood [Seerah Ep 8]

During Muhammad ﷺ’s childhood a telling incident revived the old conflict between the Ahlaf (the Confederates) and the Mutayyabun (the Scented Ones) and showed how dramatically the fortunes of Hashim had plummeted when Abdul Muttalib was an old man. After the conclusion of the Fijar wars, a Yemeni merchant had sold some goods to one…

October 23, 2023
The Death of Abdul Muttalib: Pre-Prophethood [Seerah Ep 7]

It would have been somewhat easier on the orphaned boy had Abd al Muttalib lived longer than he did, but with the decree of Allah, the Prophet’s grandfather passed away at the age of eighty whilst the Prophet was eight years old. The charge of Muhammad ﷺ now fell to Abu Talib, his uncle. Abu…

October 2, 2023

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