February 2012
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“The day you complete half of your deen, just remember, she is not only your wife...”
– (via prayingforabrighterday)
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“The words “shams” (sun) is feminine, and “qamar” (moon) is masculine. The sun...”
– Sheik Abdullah (via yasmina91)
January 2012
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A little dua' for today
May God lighten your burden and make things easier for you. May he guide you from this life to hereafter and bless you with peace in your heart. May he open your eyes so that you can see that this world is truly a beautiful creation, but what comes after it is what really matters. May God put love in your heart so that you can feel sympathy to all of His creations. May He remove the veil of...
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Watch”Tajwīd (Arabic: تجويد taǧwīd) is an Arabic word for elocution, meaning proper pronunciation during recitation, as well as recitation at a moderate speed. It is a set of rules which govern how the Qur’an should be read.
Here is a man I found on Hamra street with an incredible voice. He sits there, on the sidewalk and recites the Qur’an. He says it is to spread spirituality, peace and Islam to...
Gender Equality in Islam
I shall not lose sight of the labor of any of you who labors in My way, be it man or woman; each of you is equal to the other (Quran 3:195)
Equality in Islam between men and women has been scrutinized greatly, especially in the decade post 9/11 and during these “Anti-Sharia” crazes. But what does the Quran really say about gender equality?
Adam and Eve
When looking for examples of how Islam...
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“Does he not know that Allah sees?”
– Surat al-‘Alaq (via thelittlephilosopher)
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I think we worry too much about the outcome of...
December 2011
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“An Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-Arab has any superiority...”
– Prophet Muhammad عليه السلام (via farhaaan)
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“Modesty is the way you deal with beauty not the way you avoid it.”
– Dr. Tariq Ramadan at the RIS Knowledge Retreat 2011 (via yasmina91)
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“As the Koran promises, patience is rewarded, and there are many surprises — a...”
– Lesley Hazleton sat down one day to read the Koran. And what she found — as a non-Muslim, a self-identified “tourist” in the Islamic holy book — wasn’t what she expected. Listen to her luminous thoughts in her TED talk. (via mehreenkasana)
“Most couples express their love by saying “I’ll be with you until death do us...”
– Imam Mohammad Joban (via contentments)
November 2011
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“Many years ago, our father Ibrahim (alayhissalam) made a choice. He loved his...”
– Yasmin Mogahed
October 2011
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“A calamity that makes you turn to Allah is better for you then a blessing which...”
– Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
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You are the author of the book you will receive...
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September 2011
6 posts
If Not You, Then Who? →
If you’ve been putting off your dreams because you feel that you don’t have enough money to get started, or don’t have the necessary education or qualifications, I’ve got news: you may never have what you need to feel ready.
Do you think any of the Prophets felt ready when they were chosen? The Messenger of Allah Muhammad (sws) received the first revelation, then ran home and hid under a...
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