Islamic Lifestyle

Secrets of Surah Al-Kahf

Source: http://ilmfeed.com/  Posted by: MV Media   Ever wondered why Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) asked us to recite Surah Al-Kahf every Friday? This surah has four stories in it, let’s explore what lessons can be learned from them: 1. The people of the cave It’s the story of young men …

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Weighing in on the spare the rod, spoil the child debate

“The flesh is yours the bones are mine” – Weighing in on the spare the rod, spoil the child debate umm Abdillah, Radio Islam Programming – 2014.08.20 | 24 Shawaal 1435 The CEFUPS Academy, a private boarding school, was established in 1992 with an aim of making a remarkable impact …

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Addictions Anonymous: Hubble Bubble, full of trouble

Sakeena Suliman – Cii News | 20 August 2014/24 Shawaal 1435 Smoking a hubb is not a new fad, but it’s still very fashionable. Hubbly bubbly, hookah, shisha – call it what you like – it’s been around for a while masquerading as a harmless pass time. This popular water pipe …

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The Illusion of “Perfect”

As someone who has struggled with depression my entire life, I’m grateful that it’s finally being talked about. It is, of course, tragic that it took the suicide of a comedian to make it happen. In an age of selfies and photoshopped Facebooks, it’s hard to resist the impending need …

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Palestine: Part 2

What can Muslims do? But leaving all this history aside, if one were to ask, “What did we Muslims learn about the dangers of internal conflict and how is this learning reflected in our lives,” we would be hard put to find an answer. It is almost as if we …

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Benefits of Miswaak: everything you need to know!

MISWAAK – twigs of certain trees that are used on a regular basis by Muslims for centuries (and all Prophets Peace upon Them) to maintain oral hygiene and gain the pleasure of Allah SWT. It is a “natural toothbrush.” Not only does it provide spiritual benefits, but it is also …

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Anti-Muslim bigotry destroyed in a single tweet

In a single tweet, one man beautifully destroys the hypocrisy of Anti-Muslim bigotry by Sophie Kleeman Source: http://mic.com/articles  Posted by: MV Media   In July 2013, Ryan Carr tweeted what he thought was a “funny joke” and then probably forgot about it. One year later, Asishpal Singh stepped in. His comeback, posted …

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6 toxic behaviors: how to find them and fix them

 Posted by: MV Media By: Kathy Caprino Source: huffingtonpost.com In my line of work, I hear from hundreds of people a month, and connect with professionals in a more public, open way than ever before. Through this experience, I’ve seen scores of toxic behaviors that push people away (including me). And I’ve witnessed …

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Eid – A blessed gift scarred by mockery

Faizel Patel – Cii News It’s been months in the planning. The exotic fabrics specially imported from Dubai, Swarovski crystals of every shape and colour, ready to line a designer abaya to leave you breathless. The fancy cars line the road around the sanctuary. From Aston Martins to BMW’s, Mercedes …

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