If one takes a just and unbiased look at the current condition of mankind in general and the Muslims in particular, in an era where technology is at its most advanced and civilization is at its most developed in economic, medical, military and informational terms, they will find that …
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Abu Huraryah (ra) narrated that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “When one of you sees someone who has been blessed more than him in money or appearance, then let him look at someone lesser than him, whom he has been preferred over.” (Bukhari) What is Envy? Envy is …
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In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate All praise be to Allah, and may peace and blessings be upon the most noble of the Prophets and Messengers The Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) said: “Take benefit of five before five: your youth before your old age, …
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Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported Allah’s Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) as saying: There was a dispute between Hell and Paradise and it (Hell) said: “The haughty and the proud would find abode in me”. And Paradise said: “The meek and the humble …
Read More »Productive Life Coaching : Conscious/Mindful Breathing
Breathing. Easy, right? We all do it. It’s the first thing we do when entering this world and the last thing we do as we depart. For most, it is something that, as humans, we do not think about. It is a natural, innate part of our being. We …
Read More »Sexual Diversity in Islam
Question RESPONSE TO ‘SEXUAL DIVERSITY IN ISLAM’ Answer In the Name of Allah, Most-Beneficient, Most Merciful As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. Introduction: The purpose of the following research paper is to understand the Quranic narrative of the story of Lut (alayhis salam) in its proper context and to present authentic …
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The Messenger of Allah Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “To smile in the company of your brother is charity. ” (Bukhari) It seems that nothing has more power to elevate a mood than the impact of a genuine smile. The benefits of a smile extend not only to the recipient …
Read More »Nabi Muhammad: the Greatest Teacher of Optimism (sall Allāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam)
In Pursuit of Optimism Part 2: Prophet Muhammad (sall Allāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam): the Greatest Teacher of Optimism Click here for part 1 In the direst of times, the Prophet (sall Allāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam) would persistently raise morale, boost confidence and steer attention to the bright side of any situation …
Read More »The status of one who considers homosexuality to be permitted
By: Mufti Muhammad Zubair Butt Source: IlmGate Question: If a person practices homosexuality, and believes that this is acceptable [and not forbidden], does this person still remain a Muslim? The person says that the verses in the Qur’an are all related to lust and fashion rather than sincere love between 2 …
Read More »In Pursuit of Optimism
Part 1 When one studies the traits which the prophets and messengers possessed, he finds that they were given characteristics which enabled them to lead, inspire others and guide. They were given characteristics which enabled them to plant the seeds of Islām in the hearts of nations, making Muslims the …
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