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During COVID19 crucial decisions have to be taken. Some people will not like these decisions, such as no ummrah in Makkah and Madinah, but they are necessary to save lives. We have to remember that we are worshipping Allah by not putting people in danger.  It is good to make dua but we have to be responsible as well. If we are told not to gather in big groups to avoid spreading and getting Coronavirus then we must listen. We can’t just be irresponsible and say if it is written we will die from it. We must do what we can in order to prevent the spread.  Mufti Menk has some strong advice as well as an example that happened to him when he performed Hajj in the 1990’s.  The post Dua for Coronavirus; Is it Enough? appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/videos/dua-for-coronavirus-is-it-enough/

This is a beautiful dua we should recite often before Ramadan! اَللّٰهُمَّ سَلِّمنِیْ لِرَمَضَانَ، وَسَلِّمْ رَمَضَانَ لِیْ، وَسَلِّمهُ لِیۡ مُتَقَبَّلاً ياَ أَرْحَمَ الرَّاحِمِينَ  Allahumma sallimni liramadana, Wasallim ramadana Li Wa Sallimhu li mutaqabbala.Ya Arhamarr Rahimin. “Oh Allah! Safeguard me for Ramadan, safeguard Ramadan for me and accept it from me. O the most merciful of all those who show mercy!” The post Ramadan Dua appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/videos/ramadan-dua/

As the UK records more coronavirus infections, the lockdown is expected to be extended. COVID-19: Canadian Muslims Launch "Neighborhood Helper" In the UK , there are 22,141 COVID-19 cases. The virus has killed 1,408 so far in the country. This lockdown is expected to have severe effects on many vulnerable and needy families. As Islam puts deep emphasis on an individual duty to help neighbors, a Muslim youth group has launched coronavirus relief effort. The Ahmadiyya AMYA group, which has a membership exceeding 8,000, has introduced new initiatives to support people in need during the pandemic. Muslim volunteers help buy and deliver groceries for those in need ( Noor Hadi/AMYA UK ) “Our key objective is to serve and contribute to society at all levels through active integration and engagement.” Noor Hadi, one of the UK youngest imams, told The Standard . “Under AMYA’s motto ‘Love for All Hatred for None’, our purpose is to engender the spirit of...

Days and nights are rough, Everyone seems distraught. Major cities on lockdown, Tourist spots are now like ghost towns. Disinfectants here and there, Is there really any cure somewhere? The money of the rich became useless, Researches have become endless. Even those in power have been struck, The world all at once become stuck. Indeed a global panic, Over a killing pandemic. Aren’t the scenarios familiar? Have we forgotten the past’s trials? Or we hadn’t really learned any, We keep transgressing inspite of Allah’s mercy. Things to be pondered upon, To Allah we all belong and shall return. The post Strange Days Pondering (Poem) appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/blog/strange-days-pondering-poem/

{It is You we worship and You we ask for help.} (Al-Fatihah 1:5) A Muslim recites Surah Al-Fatihah multiple times daily. The words roll easily off our lips. But do we really understand the words we’re saying? In this series, Dr. Yasir Qadhi breaks down Surah Al-Fatihah in bite-size pieces. He explains the Surah in a way that both the beginner and the more learned Muslim can reflect upon. Read Also: Dr. Brown Recounts His First Experience with Quran The essence of worship To properly worship our Creator, we need to understand the true meaning of worship – to serve Allah (Subhanahu wa ta`ala). To attain worship level 100, this requires ibadah. What is ibadah, you ask?  Do you know there are 3 levels of ibadah? Or that you can turn the mundanest of tasks into rewarded acts of worship (HINT: It has to do with your heart)? Rewarded for prayer and sleep? Struggling to Stay Hopeful? Read This Today, try this exercise. Everything you do, from household chores to p...

As a result of a steady increase of confirmed COVID-19 classes, mosques and Islamic centers across the world have closed in recent weeks. How You Can Avoid Missing Prayers Muslims all over the United States have been affected by this, especially with the result of halting congregational prayers and communal activities. However, locked Masjid doors and virtual Friday sermons are becoming the new norm for the international Muslim community with several mosques now going online to provide services. Muslims are turning to online platforms and resources to build a sense of community during this time. Local Imams, scholars, and organization leaders are hosting webinars, conference calls, and video chats to continue a culture of connection amongst fellow worshippers.  “Our community is already planning a virtual Ramadan at Roswell Community Masjid. Our plan is to continue our online programming, offer weekend nightly halaqas using our digital platform, and encourage virt...

Doctors worldwide are on the frontline playing critical roles in the fight against the novel coronavirus . Struggling to Stay Hopeful? Read This Sad news came out this week from the UK with three Muslim doctors losing their lives to coronavirus in the space of a week. The medical practitioners were immigrants of Muslim backgrounds, according to media reports. Dr. Amged El Hawrani Sudanese-born ear, nose and throat specialist Dr. Amged El Hawrani died in Leicester in central England, after being tested positive for the Covid-19 illness. The 55-year-old had been on life support for nearly two weeks. Dr. Habib Zaidi Hawrani’s passing followed that of Sudanese surgeon Adil El Tayar and Habib Zaidi, a GP of Pakistani origin. Dr. El Tayar, 63, previously worked in Sudan and Saudi Arabia, before returning to the UK to help the NHS cope with the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Adil El Tayar “He wanted to be sent where he would be most useful in the crisis,” Zeinab Badawi, ...

Some people have problems reconciling the following truths. First, it is rightly said that you can never love a person whom you fear (a statement often ascribed to Aristotle). There is no room in the heart for both fear and love towards the same person or thing. It is either one, or none. Taqwa - Should We Love God or Fear Him? Second, the highest level of one’s piety is to fear God as He should be feared (Al ‘Imran, 102 ). Whenever God is mentioned, the hearts of true believers become full of fear (Al-Anfal, 2 ). Third, believers are expected to love God more than anything else. Not doing so is a serious spiritual deficiency (Al-Tawbah, 24 ). Fourth, true believers, who follow the heavenly guidance, are supposed to have neither fear nor grief (Al-Baqarah, 38 ). All of the above assertions are correct. The best way to reconcile them is to carefully analyse the Quranic concepts of piety , fear, love and man’s relationships with God, the Creator, and His creation...

Few weeks separate us from the blessed and beloved month. Do you want to achieve a really successful Ramadan? 1st Step for Successful Ramadan The first step is to have a burning desire and great passion for success. That is the starting point. Read Also: Preparing for Ramadan in a Time of Uncertainty Cherish the intention to make the upcoming Ramadan the best in your life. Start developing this motive inside you from now. This intention will make you more industrious. Let Sheikh Yaser Birjas explain more about this. Please stay tuned. Read Also: Ramadan is Around… Time Robbers Are Getting Ready More tips for a successful Ramadan: 8 Steps to Recharge Your Battery for Ramadan 15+ Ramadan Tips for Western Muslims The post Want to Have a Successful Ramadan? Here is Step #1 appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/shariah/refine-your-heart/tips-and-steps/want-successful-ramadan-step-1/

A day after the governor of Massachusetts declared a state of emergency, our family of seven began our coronavirus lockdown. That was March 12. As of this writing, we have spent over two weeks inside our home. Well, or in nature with only each other and local wildlife (squirrels, birds, wild turkeys, geese, and foxes) for company. My husband and I go into town very sparingly, and only to shop for essential groceries. Contact with anyone outside of our immediate family takes place solely via computer screens and phones.  Our brood of children has a large range of ages: from 19 years old down to 4. The oldest two are now studying remotely. They must attempt to sleep, study, and listen to online academic lectures despite their younger siblings’ constant hubbub. They contact their friends online, but definitely miss meeting up with them in person. However, they take the pandemic seriously and don’t even ask to go out and mingle with others.   How Much Active Time i...

The beard typically indicates that someone is a practising Muslim, they do this in imitation of the Prophets (pbut). In many depictions of Prophets in Semitic traditions they have a beard.  Some Muslims interpret the following hadith as an obligation, yet the language used does not imply that it is an absolute requirement with a punishment for not complying.  “Cut the moustaches short and leave the beard.” (Bukhari) Alhamdulillah beards are very fashionable right now so it’s easy for men to grow their beard without being singled out. But if a brother struggles to grow a beard or it is not compatible with his work then there is no blame on him. The post What’s the Deal with the Beard, Bro? appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/videos/whats-the-deal-with-the-beard-bro/

Sister Yasmin Mogahed discusses using an Islamic lens. In a sahih hadith the Prophet (saw) said “The matter of a believer is strange, everything is good for him or her”.  This is only for a believer. If a believer gets something they want and they respond with gratitude, then it is good for them. If they get something they don’t want and they respond with patience it is good for them.  The lens that a believer should use to see their life is a good one. Everything is good. It doesn’t mean a believer will never feel pain or never face hardship or struggle. The Prophets were tested the most! Despite the pain and struggle, in the end it is good for you. That is how a believer must view life, the challenges are here to make us stronger. The post An Islamic Lens? appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/videos/an-islamic-lens/

A short reminder regarding the recommended times of dua . And I think what you need to know here is that the recommended times of dua or recommended things that can cause your dua to be accepted, can be divided into two sort of large groups: Am I Good Enough to Make Dua for Myself? Situations where your dua is accepted. Times where your dua is accepted So I’m going to very briefly mention them one after the other as much as possible. As for situations where your dua has been accepted: – The person who has been wronged or oppressed . – A person who finds themselves in severe difficulty after a calamity has struck. – The person who is traveling. – Someone who is fasting. – The one who is reciting the Quran or has just recited the Quran – Someone who is performing Hajj or Umrah or jihad. – The one who is making dua for someone in their absence . Because we know that when you make dua for someone in his absence an angel says: “ Ameen and to you”. – A person...

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