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The Reward of Haj

  There are several deeds  which Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam has equated to the reward of Haj. Those who are not undertaking the Haj journey, may reap the reward of Haj by virtue of the following deeds:    1. Wudhu at home before attending Congregational Salaah: Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi …

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‘Hijab is for men too!’

Ebrahim Moosa – Cii Radio | 02 September 2014/07 Dhul Qa’dah 1435 The usage of the word Hijab nowadays tends to immediately conjure up imagery on Islamic clothing obligations for women, the jilbab, niqab, abaya, headscarf etc. and the uphill battle many Muslim women face in embellishing themselves Islamically. What, I …

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Addictions Anonymous P4: Alcohol and gambling – Sisters in Vice

Bint us Salaam | 02 September 2014/07 Dhul Qa’dah 1435 Users or addicts in most cases are not anonymous to the crowd they share their addictions with. They forget themselves and their surroundings to the extent that anonymity becomes unimportant. But addiction recovery associations have always been anonymous. In most …

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16 Qualities That Allah Loves

islaaminfo.co.za   1) Patience: “And Allah loves as-Sâbirun (the patient).” (Surah Imran 3:146)   2) Justice and Dealing with Equity: “O ye who believe! Be steadfast witnesses for Allah in equity, and let not hatred of any people seduce you that ye deal not justly. Deal justly, that is nearer to your …

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Hijabi horde mobs Muslim YouTube artist in London

 Sad state of the Muslim ummah today especially the youth.   By Ameera Al Hakawati, 7:00 pm Tuesday, 5th August 2014   There’s nothing quite like a herd of hijabis behaving horrendously to start a debate amongst Muslims, writesAmeera Al Hakawati. But maybe it’s time “modern” Muslimahs realise they need to turn …

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50 Characteristics of Healthy Relationships

Putting social psychology to work for you by Alice Boyes, Ph.D. What you know and like about your marriage partner should tell you a lot. If you can say yes to most of these, it’s very likely you’re in a healthy relationship:  1. You can name your partner’s best friend …

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Addictions Anonymous: Drugs, what goes up eventually comes down

Cii News | 28 August 2014/02 Dhul Qa’dah 1435 Bennies, boo, beans, apples, doves, bubbles, bounce, meow – meow, Charlie, super K, Skag, ganja and spliff – they sound like the names of games that kids play. They’re actually the names of “games” that both kids and adults indulge in. …

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Muslim girls have eating disorders too

  The article hereunder was submitted by a sister who requested its publication for the benefit of the Muslim community.   When I was put to the task of writing an article related to counseling, I wracked my mind for an idea. What could I write, after possibly, a five …

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