This is a compilation of the author's articles which appeared in his column "First Things First" in Muslim current affairs magazine Impact International. Covering a wide spectrum of Islamic topics of contemporary relevance, they aim at providing reflection, exposition, inspiration and intellectual stimulation. Inspired by renowned scholars such as Ashraf Ali Thanvi, Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi, Taqi Usmani, among others, the author makes the Qur'an and Sunnah of the Prophet as a guide to observe contemporary issues facing Muslims, both individually and collectively as an Ummah.