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Expect the best from Him

Allāh said: أنا عند ظن عبدي بي؛ فليظن بي ما شاء “I will be as my servant expects me to be, so let him expect in me what he wishes.”[1] Those who expect the best from Allāh in every circumstance have not only exercised an act of worship that is …

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Nosey Parker

The term ‘nosey parker’ refers to a person who is overly inquisitive and pries into other people’s affairs. While there is no consensus regarding how the term was coined or who the original and proverbial Mr. Parker may have been, what we DO know is that every society has its share …

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“Even if I Die Trying”

  Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) owned a slave whose work was to earn an income for Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu). One night, the slave presented Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) with some food that he had earned. As soon as the food was placed before him, Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) …

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The Right Choice

  In the fast developing world of today, a lot depends on “Making the Right Choice” Making the incorrect choice is sometimes detrimental, depending on the venture at hand. Conversely, at times one can live with its consequences or even make up for the loss. Din is delicate When it comes …

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Increasing our Losses In Marriage

A husband complained that he was always angry with his wife, and they continuously argued. …There are so many such cases : If it is not the husband complaining of his wife, it is the wife complaining of her husband. In this case, having been informed of the weaknesses of …

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7 Steps to Becoming Debt-Free

Many people, at some point in their lives end up in financial debt. Nobody likes it, but it just happens sometimes through no fault of the person. Taking loans is perfectly permissible in Islam, as long as it doesn’t entail riba (usury) and it isn’t for a purpose that is …

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Consumer or Consumed?

Smash burgers, freak shakes and Wagyu steaks… Just 10-15 years ago, these words would have been meaningless to most people. Yet, with the passage of time and progression of social media, there are now few people who are NOT acquainted with these words. Not too long ago, eating takeout food …

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The problem of women, education, and marriage

by Maryam Hedayat Source: muslimvillage.com   Although we always talk about the advantage and equality of education for both men and women, yet when it comes to the point of marriage, men usually prefer to have less qualified women than they are. We live in a society more equal than ever …

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Object of Life

Al-Haadi The expedition of Tabook was looming ahead. Madinah Munawwarah was in the grip of famine. The Muslims had merely a few animals available for riding. Provisions were extremely low. Yet, an army of thirty thousand Sahaaba (R.A.) had to be equipped to undertake this expedition. Rasulullah (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) …

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Ten Things a Muslim can do to become a Better Muslim.

1) Do Things/ Make Intention In The Name Of Allah. “Muslim” means “those who submit to the Will of Allah”. So, with اللَّهُ Subhana wa Ta’ala in mind, a Muslim should begin the day & end the day with doing deeds according to His Will. That is ideally how each …

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