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We all go through heartbreak at some point in our lives. It is inevitable. Whether it is because we lose a loved one in death, divorce or separation. Or a traumatic experience that happens to us can cause a heavy heart.  Recite this beautiful dua for heartbreak from the Quran.  Who, when disaster strikes them, say, “Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return. Quran 2-15 Allatheena itha asabat-hum museebatun qaloo inna lillahi wa-inna ilayhi rajiAAoon a الَّذِينَ إِذَا أَصَابَتْهُم مُّصِيبَةٌ قَالُوا إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ The post Beautiful Dua for Heartbreak appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/videos/beautiful-dua-for-heartbreak/

When she was growing up her and her family always went to church come rain and shine. She despised it though because she didn’t believe in anything that was being said.  When she was 16 she was obsessed with religion and started to watch lots of videos and lectures on YouTube. When she went to college she stopped all of her church-going lifestyle. She went out partying with her friends.  One night she was so drunk and got separated from her friends. A hijabi girl came over to her and offered her a drink of water. In her drunk state she forgot all of her xenophobic thoughts about Muslims and accepted it gladly. The girl took her back to her room and gave her more water.  Soon she started to talk to the hijabi girl and was amazed to find out that kindness is a huge part of Islam. The girl eventually gave her a Quran to read and she felt a real connection! The post How One Act of Kindness Led Her to Islam appeared first on About Islam . source https://about...

We, the physicians, have now come to accept a fact known to our patients for centuries: that healing is from God, and we are just an instrument of the Healer. Prayer is Not Only a Ritual We give the same medication to two different patients with the same type of medical problem or perform similar operations on two patients otherwise at the same risk and one will survive and the other one doesn’t. It is more than simple luck. As Socrates put it, “I dress the wound and God heals it.”? This was also acknowledged by Prophet Abraham (peace be upon him) as he was quoted in the Qur’an saying: “…and when I am ill, it is He who cures me” (Qur’an 26:80). God Himself attests to it by saying “If God touches thee with an affliction, no one can remove it but He” (Qur’an 6:17). Healing from the Qur’an The Qur’an is not a textbook of medicine, rather it contains rules of guidance that if followed will promote good health and healing. This is why the Qur’an calls itself a book of healin...

One of the greatest imams of Fiqh and Islamic Scholarship, Imam Abu Hanifah led a marvelous life of piety and knowledge seeking. Read Also: When a Prophet Is Jailed… How Prophet Yusuf (PBUH) Coped In this video Sheikh Navid Aziz explores the life of this great imams, recounting beautiful stories about his journey with knowledge, his dealings with average people, his care for students and his encounters with politicians of the time. – How imam Abu Hanifah started pursuing knowledge? How the Prophet (PBUH) Treated New Muslims – How did his partner in business help him in this endeavor? – Did Abu Hanifah really recite the Qur’an 70 thousand times? – And why was he jailed by the Caliph at the time? A very informative and interesting episode, full of inspiration and useful lessons. Do not miss it! More from Imam Navid Aziz: Prophet’s Duaa: 8 Situations the Prophet Sought Protection from The post Imam Abu Hanifah: The Affluent & Intelligent Scholar appea...

The enmity of Satan to Prophet Adam and his progeny is very ancient, going back to the very time of creating Adam (peace be upon him). So, Satan deceived our father and enticed him into disobeying Allah for the first time. Adam forgot the command not come close to the forbidden tree; he ate the fruit. Read Also: From Rabbi to Sheikh (Story) What did Adam do next? How did he handle this new experience? How did he knew about repentance? And what lessons can be learnt from Satan’s trap and Adam’s repentance to Allah? Join Sheikh Abdul Nasir Jangda in this inspiring video about the story of Prophet Adam (peace be upon him). Two Companions Failed to Immigrate to Madinah… How Umar Saved Them The post How Prophet Adam Survived Satan’s Deceit appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/shariah/refine-your-heart/advice/prophet-adam-survived-satans-deceit/

To my dearest lover, Before anything else, I want you to know how deeply I care for you. You are my life, and I share every bit of joy, every ounce of pain and every shred of fear that you feel. Your dreams are my hopes, your aspirations are my wishes, and your worries, I’ll willingly carry. I see you every morning, deep in slumber, completely unaware of the magical things that are surrounding you. I trace your face, and I smell your hair, and I make a silent but earnest prayer, for you. “Are you there?” I asked. You roll out of bed, some days more eager than the other, and you start your day. You read lines upon lines of messages, and emails, and statuses and you consume visuals and audios and I wished, just maybe, maybe, you’ll feel me. I waited for you. While you dress, while you sip your drink and chew your food, while you think of your to-do list for the day, while you make plans. Plans for lunch, plans with friends, plans for the future.Out the door you went, and that’s ST...

This topic is slightly controversial and that is praying in shoes! There are numerous authentic reports that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) used to pray with his shoes on. This seems to be a forgotten sunnah! Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) not only prayed with his shoes on but he encouraged his Companions to pray with their shoes on as well. We have to remember that the masjids back then were not like they are today. They didn’t have nice clean carpets like we do now.  However, we must understand, that we shouldn’t go into our masjids wearing shoes because we should keep them clean. But if we are outside praying, then yes we can pray in our shoes as long as any impurity is removed.  The post Forgotten Sunnahs – Praying in Shoes appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/videos/forgotten-sunnahs-praying-in-shoes/

YouTuber Rukia Dagtan listens to Surah Al-Mursalat, the Emissaries, and records her reaction to this Quran verse. She listens to the Arabic recitation with English translation.  She remarks that the way that the verses are recited is very poetic and this is beautiful. However, it can be difficult for someone, who doesn’t know the Quran to understand the deeper meaning.  She then goes on to explain how she interprets this verse and what could be the meaning behind it.  The post Reaction to Surah Al-Mursalat (The Emissaries) appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/videos/reaction-to-surah-al-mursalat-the-emissaries/

How do we speak to non-Muslims about the Quran? How can we introduce the Quran to non-Muslims? Revealed in Bits – This is How Quran was Compiled Because, you know, there is a lot of nonsense out there spoken about the Quran. There are a lot of misconceptions, there is a lot of deliberate mischief. Well, I want say what Muslims believe about the Quran. I’ve been Muslim now for 14 years or so; and the more I know of the Quran, the more ignorant I realize I am, but the more beautiful I see the Quran to be. Even recently, I was in London not long ago, and I heard a talk from a Muslim scholar about the Quran; he gave a very beautiful idea which I will share with you. Like a Building Site He said: “Imagine a building site, you go to visit a building site; and all you see on the building site are heaps of sand, cement, buckets of water, and bricks here and there; people rushing around and moving about… You would have no idea looking at the building site what the building is ...

Every fiber of your being knew that you were making the right decision, to embrace the Islamic faith. You recited Shahadah , at the mosque with love for our Creator in your heart and tears of joy for your salvation. You are now a new Muslim. 5 Tips to Increase Self-Confidence in Worship After repeating those words, “I bear witness that there is no God worthy of worship except Allah; and Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the last messenger,” your heart could finally bask in the peace that overtook it. But what happened next? If you embraced Islam many years ago, then you know the answer to this question. If you are a new Muslim, you might just be experiencing the side-effects of changing your faith now. Hold tight to the rope of Allah and exude the self-confidence you need to fortify your faith with a few simple tactics to get started. Put Your Faith First One of the best things you can do, as a new Muslim, is put your faith first . You are a student of Islam; you need ...

“I was there when you used to be called little Umar; days passed by and you were called Umar; and days passed by and you are now called the leader of the faithful. So, fear Allah when dealing with your subjects and remember that whoever fears death will avoid sins.”  How did Umar react to these powerful words coming from an old lady? Have you heard of these 9 Muslim Teen Leaders? What was his response to this woman mentioning some embarrassing moments of his life? In this beautiful story, we see the second Caliph and Leader of Muslims getting schooled by a woman in public, in the street. Umar’s companion, Al-Jarud, was upset. The advice sounded harsh for him and therefore he tried to stop her. But Umar had a different opinion and reaction. Join Sister Lobna Mulla as she recounts and comments on this amazing story. 5 Hadiths About Caring for Daughters Lady Aishah: Piety and Critical Mind The post Old Woman Advises Uma...

With coronavirus  now plaguing the whole world, killing hundreds and infecting thousands, this video, provided by Newsy, shows us how hookah is equally deadly and can be much more harmful to your body than 25 cigarettes. Hookah also poses a huge risk of transmitting deadly coronavirus. Deadly Coronavirus: Here Is How to Protect Yourself Researchers found that hookah — now more popular than cigarettes among teens — is much heavier on tar, smoke, nicotine and carbon monoxide. Hookah, aka Pneumatic Water Pipe, Narghile, Arghileh, Qalyan, or other names is a single or multi-stemmed instrument for vaporizing and smoking flavored tobacco called shisha. In hookah, the vapor or smoke is passed through a water basin—often glass-based—before inhalation. A new meta-analysis shows that hookah smokers are inhaling a large load of toxicants. Health risks of smoking hookah include exposure to toxic chemicals that aren’t filtered out by the water. Also, the risk of infectio...

Depression is more than just occasionally feeling “blue”. There are life situations that may cause us to feel sadness, sometimes profound, like the death of a loved one (grief). However, if that response stretches over a long time, the person’s response is no longer considered “normal” and a diagnosis of depression might be made. Exercising Depression Away Major depression is marked by the person’s inability to function. A diagnosis must include five of the following symptoms that occur simultaneously over a two-week period: Fatigue, loss of energy Feeling worthless or feelings of guilt Inability to concentrate Significant change in weight or appetite Depression lasts all day or most of the day Lack of interest or enjoyment in everyday activities Excessive sleep or daily insomnia Suicidal thoughts Interestingly, I have found that many people who really are depressed are not aware that they are. They have always felt that way, so they do not consider it abnormal....

‘Do you sleep with it?’ ‘Do you take a shower in it?’ ‘Are you forced to wear it?’ ‘Do you wear it at home?’ ‘Do you feel hot?’ ‘Is it waterproof?’ So, which of these funny questions you’ve got? The Hijab Challenge For many Muslim girls, wearing a hijab in the west is a challenge . These are some of the frequently asked questions about hijab Muslim students get asked at school or campus. Sometimes, it’s funny; other times it’s challenging and most of the times it takes patience and understanding to be able to deal with such questions and educate people about Islam and Muslims. This picture is drawn by members of the Muslim Student Association (MSA) who are also students of their local Catholic School during a club activity. T he purpose of the MS A is to enlighten non-Muslim students on the behaviors and qualities of what it means to be a Muslim student.  First published: June 2019 The post Funny Questions Muslim Girls Often Get on Hijab appeared ...

I mentioned earlier that I did not think that freedom from racism was a human right. Islam Towards Racism, Discrimination and Bigotry By this, I meant that I did not believe it to be anyone’s guaranteed right, that is by mere dint of being human, that they not be looked upon with contempt, or not be looked down upon based on the color of their skin or the ethnic genealogy. What I did not mean, however, was that racism or predatorists’ ethnocentrism were good or morally defensible. In fact, my beliefs are quite the opposite. But the way to deal with these diseases is not simply through legal prescriptions and sanctions. And we might remind ourselves that law is the primary and premier most favorite mechanism through which human rights advocates routinely operate. Dealing with Racism Rather, racism, and such ills , belongs to the province of what MacIntyre and others, including myself, would refer to as the virtues, and what Muslims such as Al Qarafi would have known a...

They ask thee, (O Muhammad), of new moons. Say: They are fixed seasons for mankind and for the pilgrimage… (Quran 2:189 ) The Islamic or Hijri calendar is based on a lunar month of 29 to 30 days, with the day starting at sunset. What Are the Islamic Sacred Months? The new moon announces the arrival of a new month, but due to differences in the weather (rain and fog, etc.) that may prevent a clear view of the moon, or due to great distances between countries, the start of a new month is neither definite nor conclusive. Therefore scientists have developed a number of norms to help predict when the first sighting of the crescent moon will be, but there will be small discrepancies between countries when determining the birth of the crescent heralding the month of Ramadan and the first day of the following month, indicating the end of the fast. The Islamic year consists of twelve months: 1- Muharram 2- Safar 3- Rabi’ Awwal 4- Rabi’ Thani 5- Jumada Awwal 6- Jumada Tha...

Many of us have adhan apps on our phones so we know when to pray next. Is the adhan on a phone the same as the adhan in the masjid? As a general rule, we should only follow the adhan when we hear it live, so when we are in the masjid or near the masjid and we hear it being said. We shouldn’t follow the adhan on our phones because they are not coming from a live masjid. The post Is the Adhan on a Phone the Same as the Adhan in the Masjid? appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/videos/is-the-adhan-on-a-phone-the-same-as-the-adhan-in-the-masjid/

We are two months of less now from the holy month of Ramadan. Rajab proceeds the month of Shaban and after Shaban it is Ramadan. The month of Ramadan is a month that requires preparation. Preparation begins in advance. The month of Rajab is the month that we should till the hardened soil. The soil of our hearts have become hard so we now need to loosen that soil. How do we till the harden soil on our hearts? Through istaghurillah. We must start from now to start seeking for forgiveness. May Allah bless our month of Rajab, our month of Shaban so we can arrive for the month of Ramadan! The post Two Months Before Ramadan – Prepare Yourself in Rajab appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/videos/preparing-ramadan-till-soil-rajab/

Karimia Institute is a Muslim charity working across the United Kingdom. It has been working to help individuals and families learn life skills and develop moral and spiritual values through education, worship and recreation. Founded in 1990 with the support of the local community in Nottingham, the charity has been offering a range of services and projects. It has developed centers for worship, education, training and self-development in various locations around the United Kingdom. British Muslim Awards 2020: Winners Revealed In addition to the religious activities, Karimia Institute also offers counseling and education for children and adults. In addition, it provides services related to marriage, death and more. Moreover, the charity has also been working with many organizations to help contribute towards improvements in education, health provision, environment, and community cohesion. Services and activities offered by the Muslim charity include: – Eight Quran sch...

Finding a reliable source of religious education might be a challenge to some Muslim youths living in the West. Finding Happiness: US Muslim Woman Shares Thoughts Yet, British Muslim youths are finding their long-sought target in a new faith community that has been established in London recently. Founded by three young Muslim men one year ago, Faith offers a community space that facilitates spiritual growth while prioritizing fellowship, openness, accessibility, and relevance. The spiritual community hub for Muslims offers Qur’an classes as well as tafsir , or Qur’anic exegesis. With many youth feeling neglected by their mosques, Faith was set up to foster spiritual and social community growth among millennial Muslims beyond the traditional mosque environment. Faith community co-founders Adel Chowdhury, center, and Imam Shabbir Hassan, right, chat during a break in a session, Jan. 27, 2020, in the group’s new permanent space in London. RNS photo by Aysha Khan “The r...