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My name is Aisha, I am from Melbourne, Australia and here is my story. I always found myself to be a person who liked to question things. As a little girl, I was always asking questions as children do and as I moved into my teenage years I found myself interested in philosophy and science. I wanted to understand how things work and to analyze the world we live in. Then I started to question the Catholic Church and its practices at the age of 15. I started to explore other faiths and after finishing a Bachelor of Science; so I traveled to Nepal and India where I was exposed to a side of humanity I had never faced in Australia: a humanity that lived amongst nature and away from the materialistic way of life we have in the modern world. A Sense of Equality This experience changed me in a way that I felt we are all one people and that we are all equal. I felt this sense of equality amongst humankind, from talking to the holy man in India to the orphan children in Nepal, the feeling w...

{Corruption has appeared throughout the land and sea by [reason of] what the hands of people have earned so He may let them taste part of [the consequence of] what they have done that perhaps they will return [to righteousness]}. ( Surat Ar-Rum 30:41 ). The international scientific community agrees that Planet Earth has a continuously- changing climate and that our globe has passed by several and different climatic ages throughout its 4.54 billion years. The major scientific institutions in the world also have a firm belief in the existence of evidenced indicators which prove there is a current climate change taking place on Planet Earth. Pillars of Climate Change First of all, there is a must to put some pillars about the matter of Climate Change to digest its idea and succeed in building a well-established opinion about it. Scientists are currently sure with scientific facts and indicators that there is a Climate Change taking place. Whether it’s a global warming or a glob...

Islamic History Month (Canada) and Islamic Heritage Month (Ontario) starts on October 1st, as mosques and Islamic centers host various events to celebrate Islamic culture, Muslim Link reported. Throughout the country, Islamic centers, mosques, and school boards are holding exhibitions, lectures, workshops and film screenings to mark the month. In Ottawa, the events will kick off on October 1 with a free public screening of CBC POV documentary  14 & Muslim . On October 8, Carleton University Centre for the Study of Islam will host an event titled  Humanizing Muslims and Islam Post 9/11 . Kingston will mark the History month with film screening of Wajd: Songs of Separation  as well as a family movie night of Bilal: A New Breed of Hero . Moreover, Toronto will celebrate the month with a rich program of events hosted by Toronto District School Board, Theatre center, Police Service, Public Library, ISNA Canada, and others. Other events will be also hosted in Vanco...

At last the time has come to move out of the parent’s house and on our own at university. Maybe somewhere far away; hopefully really far, right? We will be dealing with the opposite gender more often. New paths to explore. As a youngster, I remember how I wanted to leave home, be free, make my own decisions and well.. live the dream. Little do we know that by leaving our little haven, much more responsibility would be on our head. Our parents are no longer there to remind us of our duties to Allah. And every decision, every action, every movement, we are held accountable. Fun? No. Not really. At least for me it wasn’t. Allah the All Seeing The reality of knowing that Allah sees everything hit me harder than it had ever hit me before. Companion Kissed Woman & Wanted to Repent I had relative freedom by my parents to mingle with colleagues of the other sex. Nevertheless, I was always reminded that it was more suitable on school grounds, campus or workplace; if the need arise...

A magnitude 4 earthquake shook southwestern Turkey on Sunday, according to the country’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD). In the aftermath of the 5.8-magnitude quake that struck Istanbul on Sept. 26, the head of the AFAD said there are 2,864 earthquake assembly areas in the city. The post Fourth Earthquake Shakes Southwest Turkey appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/world-in-picture/fourth-earthquake-shakes-southwest-turkey/

Muslim superstar Sonny Bill Williams has received a warm praise in a documentary on American television, describing his concern for the Christchurch families after the March-15 mosque massacre as genuine and authentic, Stuff reported. “That was my time and I needed to step up,” Williams told the HBO channel’s  Real Sports program. “I know I represent the All Blacks, I know I represent a lot of different people, being a Muslim, being a Kiwi. We were all hurting. I had to get to Christchurch.” Documentary maker David Scott followed Williams’ efforts to help Christchurch Muslims after the March 15 tragedy. in the documentacy aired last week, he described Williams’ concern as authentic and genuine. “He’s not looking for publicity or credit for those things, it’s just who he is,” Scott told the Sydney’s Sunday Telegraph. “You have to admire the guy, whatever he has been through in the past, he’s found a way to genuinely contribute. “He’s the real thing. He has an authenticity.”...

When will Safar 1441 take place? Safar is the second month in the Hijri Calendar. Normally, a Hijri day starts at sunset. Thus, observing the crescent of a new Hijri month occurs during the sunset. Like all the other Hijri lunar months, the month of Safar spans over 29 or 30 days; and for that reason, we conduct the lunar astronomical observations and calculate the lunar months to know their exact dates every year. The Hijri Calendar is a lunar dating system, and its months begin when the lunar phase called First Crescent of a new moon is sighted. The year of the Hijri lunar calendar is 11 to 12 days shorter than the solar year. Thus, Safar and all other lunar months migrate backward throughout the seasons, during a cycle of about 33 solar years. New Moon The Astronomical New Moon (conjunction) was on September 28, 2019 (Saturday) at 18:26 UT. On September 28, it was not possible to see the moon anywhere in the world by the naked eye or even binoculars, Moon...

According to a recent survey (1) young people are becoming increasingly less religious in North America and Europe. There are no statistics to explain exactly why this is the case; but we need only to look at modern life to understand the steady decline. If I consider my own childhood, a great portion of my life revolved around the church in front of the house of my grandmother. We spent a lot of time with Granny and so it was natural that we would all attend church activities just across the road. Sunday School, Girls’ Brigade, and family services, religion was a central theme in our lives. We rarely came into contact with people of other faiths, and we certainly had no idea what these faiths were about. There was no reason to question anything. Global Village When I consider my own journey to Islam , I went to a bookstore, learned the basics from a book, then met with a real person (!) to discuss any questions I had. Fast forward to today, and, thanks to the internet, we are li...

The amount of action and the amazing stories that took place during the hijrah grabbed the attention away from the roles played by some Companions before the hijrah and away from the hijrah scene. I want to take you back 3 years before the hijrah when the Prophet was going around the camps for the Hajj talking to different tribes about Islam asking them to believe in him, host him and support him and his message. He met the tribes that attended hajj, one tribe after another, and presented his offer to the leaders of the gathering. While coming back from a long discussion with Bani Shaiban as mentioned in a previous article , he met six people. Those six were from a tribe called Al-Khazraj, one of two main tribes in Madinah, a city north of Makkah known then as Yathrib. He presented Islam to them and they all accepted Islam. He did not ask them to support him or host him because they were only six ordinary people. These six went back to Madinah and came back next year to meet the Pro...

At the age of 10, my mom told me, “You are what you consume, so be careful what you fill your head with.” I didn’t take my mom seriously. It’s just a comic book about Archie falling in love with Betty. I know they aren’t Muslim but I am aware of what Islam says about love and marriage. I scoffed at her advice. It didn’t make sense to me at that age that the continual consumption of mainstream media without any representation of my identity would later affect my love life. Eventually I saw how mainstream media ruined my reality of love. The Oft Advice “If two people are alone the third person is shaytan… Keep your chastity till marriage… Stay away from anything that will lead to Zina ” The stern warning of my mother and that of my teachers at the weekend Islamic school would often ring in my head every time I got to know someone. In theory, every Muslim should follow these guidelines but in reality that’s not the case. As I got older and interacted with Muslims from various backg...

How did Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) convey Islam to Arabia and beyond despite his people’s hostility? How was he able to communicate with neighboring Arab tribes while suffering a near-siege situation in Makkah? One short-term solution was for him to meet pilgrims coming to Makkah from different parts of the Arabian Peninsula. So, in the 10th year of the revelation, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) met pilgrims from several tribes. He arranged for these meetings to be held at night, away from the surveillance of the Quraish. One night in Mina, outside Makkah, he met six men from Yathrib. These men were from the Khazraj, one the two big tribes of Yathrib (a city later known as Madinah). Several Jewish tribes had settled there, and their religious books mentioned that this was the time of God’s last prophet. The Jews told the people of Madinah that they would follow God’s last prophet once he appeared. So, with this background information, the six men were curious to lea...

We are all going to go through difficult times, Allah has promised us this. Being tested is a big part of this life. Do you know what will help? The medication of patience! The post The Medication of Patience appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/videos/the-medication-of-patience/

A questioner asks can we watch TV series, movies and sports? Dr. Shabir Ally discusses that it depends on the content of what you are watching. The post Can We Watch TV Series, Movies And Sports? appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/videos/can-watch-tv-series-movies-sports/

You have to learn to rely completely on Allah. At times when you are worried about certain things, you need to remember Allah will take care of you! Beautiful reminder from Mufti Menk. The post Allah will Take Care of You! appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/videos/allah-will-take-care/

Even though circumstances are different, youth challenges remain the same. This includes young Companions during the Prophet’s time and youths today. In this video, Sheikh  Hussain Kamani reflects on the connection between the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and his young Companions. Finding Solutions What did the Companions do?  Who did they return to? What examples to solve problem these days should we follow? Learn why you should connect with the Prophet, Deen and Companions when facing youth challenges.   Muslim Youth: Get Strong If You’ve to Be Different   Muslim Youth in the West… How to Change Current Paradigm   How the Prophet Empowered the Youth (5 Stories)   The post Youth Challenges: Today and During Prophet’s Time appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/shariah/refine-your-heart/advice/youth-challenges-today-prophets-time/

At the age of 19, Iowa Muslim teenager Ugbad Abdi is already making huge steps in the fashion world, going from Iowa high schooler to the world of fashion, Wall Street Journal reported. “There are women in the world that look like Ugbad and dress like Ugbad and our business of fashion should really be concerned with addressing all people that consume clothes and beauty,” said Kyle Hagler, president of the New York division of Next Management, which signed her last year. The life of Abdi, who had been posting shots of herself in different makeup looks, changed forever last year when her photos drew the attention of a top modeling agency. Ever since, the Somali-born hijabi Muslim has walked the runway for brands. These brands include, Burberry, Chanel, Fendi and Marc Jacobs. She was in Vogue in April, August and its all-important September issue. At Burberry in London. “Ugbad’s grace on the runway or in front of the camera is evident, but that is only part of what makes her an ex...

Over the past years, a growing number of celebrities have been converting to Islam, joining the fastest-growing religion in the world. In Nigeria, Nollywood celebrities are also part of this, with many of them making decision to accept the faith, The National Online reported. In this article, we shed light on some of the Nollywood stars who have taken  Shahadah  over the recent years.   Vivian Metchie Vivian Metchie was born to a Catholic father and a Deeper Life Mother. She married a man who was a member of the Redeemed Church but the marriage eventually failed, leaving her with four children. “I was probably looking for peace. Yeah! That was what I was looking for and I found it in the Qur’an,” she told Nairaland earlier. Vivian Metchie Liz Da Silva Born and raised in Obalende, popular actress, Liz Da Silva was born a Christian. In 2013, she converted to Islam after getting married to a Muslim man. Because of the birth of her son, Roheem and her new family,...

The latest protests for climate action, which builds on last week’s marches by millions of kids around the world, culminates in a rally in Montreal with teenage activist Greta Thunberg. The post Children March in Second Week of Climate Strikes appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/world-in-picture/children-march-second-week-climate-strikes/

Definitely, it is one of the most contentious subjects in the whole world at least in the past 15 years. The matter expanded and exceeded the scientific community to gain attention from wide masses, governments, and international organizations. Tell us your views by clicking on the poll below Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Sharing and discussing this topic with our readers, we have for you the following comments and views: One reader, Abdulazeez Murtala claimed: Yes, I believe in it. In my opinion, the warming or cooling depends on which part of the world you are. Rose Marwa said, Yes and climate is already changing in Europe and turning warm. Asia is getting colder with a few degrees. Da’watul-Islaam said The fact that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) referred to this ice age in his hadith: “Until the land of the Arabs once again becomes meadows and rivers. Sapiah Ahmad as...

People use money every single day. It is an essential of life. Has one ever wondered about the coins or money used by Muslim predecessors? Did they ever use something such as money or did they have different ways of transactions. Let’s go back in time and learn of the earlier Muslims way of transactions. During the time of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) there were two main superpowers. The Byzantine empire and the Persian empire. Both empires were ruled by Kings and had a government system which people living in the respected areas followed. However, in Arabia life was governed differently. For instance, tribal leaders were elected to make decisions and tribes played an essential part in the lives of people who resided there. Arabia was best known for business, which means people there would travel and barter goods. They would travel in caravans to different lands by foot or an animal and exchange goods as a kind of trade. For instance there were two valuable fragrances, frankincense and ...