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The Supreme Court in the USA displays a rendition of Prophet Mohamed (peace and blessings upon him) holding a Quran. While we do not create statues and artistic renditions of prophets, this act acknowledges the fact that he (PBUH) is considered to be one of the most influential leaders in history, even by non-Muslims. His life was recorded in hadith and is practiced when we strive to do acts of sunnah, but how well do you really understand his day to day life and how it can improve yours? I see many successful professionals, students and youth who are reading self-help books or looking to the daily life of Fortune 500 CEO’s to understand productivity. This is great, but why not also look at one of the most influential and revered leaders in history? Yes, we can learn how to lead a productive day the Prophet’s (PBUH). Morning Routine It is almost fajr , still dark outside and the Prophet Mohamed (PBUH) is either awake in voluntary prayers or taking a nap after spending much of the...

Often, when we want to start a new page in our life, we tie such a wish to some favorable circumstances in the unknown future, a turnabout in our career, or a special date or event. Never Give Up - The Power of Hope in the Quran This postponement is accompanied by the belief that power will come to us at that time to invigorate us after a period of indolence and reawaken hope after despair. But this is merely an illusion; renewal of life springs, above all, from within the self. When life is faced with purpose and insight, there is little danger of succumbing to one’s surrounding circumstances, no matter how bitter they may be. Rather than being swept along by their currents, one would benefit from them, retaining one’s real self in the face of them; just as flower seeds buried under heaps of earth cleave their way up to the light where they release their refreshing fragrance. They transform the soil and muddy water into joyful colors and pleasant scents; we can do the...

We ask ourselves why aren’t our duas answered sometimes. Are we blocking them? This is how not to block your dua!   Dua is a Gracious Gift of God – Use it Wisely The post How Not to Block Your Dua appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/videos/not-block-dua/

Friday is the best day of the week in Islam. Here are 10 Sunnah acts for Friday that we must try to take care of. The post 10 Sunnah Acts For Friday appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/videos/10-sunnah-acts-friday/

Getting kids back to school in person this year was a blessing for many parents weary of and worried about the impact of remote learning thrust upon them last year as COVID spread across the United States. Two American Muslims recently recounted their experiences of their children returning to face-to-face schooling and, in some cases, if some would head back while others continued to learn from home. Mona Assal talked about the change the return to school brought to her five children, three of whom are under 12 and attend public school; the older two live in dorms at their university. Read Also: Covid-19 Back to School: How Do Your Children Feel? All of her children are on campus this year, but the three youngest returned to in-person learning last spring. All wear masks when indoors on campus, as is required by their schools. “My kids are happy to be back and it’s been a fairly easy adjustment, Alhamdullilah,” she told AboutIslam .net.  In Assal’s opinion, the shift wa...

For the second year in a row, service providers, academics, Islamic scholars, and disability advocates came together on September 25 for the second major online conference on disability and Islam , joining efforts for a day of learning, sharing and networking. “Allah did not leave us behind – He is giving everyone the chance to fulfil Amanah towards us,” Sa’diyya Nesar, Hong Kong based disability advocate told audience of the 2nd Annual Global Conference on Disability and Islam held online on Saturday, Iqra.ca reported. Read Also: How Should Muslims Look at Disability? Sa’diyya Nesar “All humans – whether disabled or not – belong to Allah and return to Him,” Nesar added in her keynote address to the conference titled,  ‘The Right to Belong and Heal – Amanah towards People with Disabilities. ’” “Our right to belong can never be taken away from us. A lack of belonging in one gathering does not mean we do not belong in any gathering.” Nesar is a disability advocate, TEDx s...

Did you know that March 20 th was International Happiness Day? In the second decade of the 21 st century, in 2012 to be exact, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously passed a resolution declaring that the conscious pursuit of happiness is a fundamental human goal. Being Muslim: Will Islam Bring Me Happiness or Hardship? Part of the rhetoric surrounding this day included a High Level meeting on Happiness and Well Being. In this meeting the following religious figures, Jesus, Abraham, Moses and the Prophet Muhammad, were mentioned as among those who theorized about the purpose and meaning of life as well as the definition of happiness. [1] In this series of articles we are referring to Prophet Muhammad as a “man for all seasons”. A man for all seasons is one who very successful in several different areas. Because of Prophet Muhammad’s success in life and his knowledge over a wide variety of topics he is a perfect guide for those of us who desire happiness and su...

When I first encountered Islam, like many from a Christian background I was drawn to the story of Mary the mother of Jesus (PBUH), known to Muslims as Mariam. Alongside Asiya , the wife of the Egyptian Pharaoh, Mary is considered one of the most important women in history. The Prophet Muhammad Himself (PBUH) even cited her as having reached “perfection” in faith. I remember thinking: “How can a religion that denies the divinity of Jesus Christ hold his mother in such high regard?” This was one of the elements of the Quran and the Islamic faith that drew me to question. Islam Is Easy - Don’t Make It Difficult Eventually, a new perspective and love for the Virgin Mary helped me see Islam as the true faith and become the Muslim that I am today. Many devout Christians throughout history have found their way to Islam through a new vision of Mary. How the Quran presents her in comparison with the narrative of the Gospels is, therefore, the focus of this article. Continuity w...

Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), was a pioneer in emphasizing the importance of caring for the elderly irrespective of sex, color, or religion. He himself set a great example in practicing the principles he taught. This article highlights Islamic teachings related to treating the elderly, and gives glimpses of how the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) put them in effect. A Duty of the Young Anas ibnMalik (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “ If a young man honors an elderly on account of his age, Allah appoints someone to honor him in his old age. ” (At-Tirmidhi; ranked hasan by Al-Albani) The Prophet here advises the young of the Muslim society, who will be tomorrow’s elderly, to honor the elderly. Continuous application of this Prophetic advice helps bridge the gap between generations and spreads an atmosphere of love and understanding between the young and the old. Consider here also the...

La purificación espiritual es una de las bases del Islam y una de las tareas principales con la que fueron enviados los profetas y que nos han transmitido los eruditos. La fe es un sentimiento vivo La fe es un sentimiento vivo en el corazón que se manifiesta a través de las palabras y de las acciones.  La razón por la que a veces puede parecer que la fuerza de nuestra creencia dista de ser ideal es porque la fe es algo vivo, que hay que alimentar y mantener vivo. Y hay que hacer un esfuerzo consciente para ello. La ciencia de la purificación espiritual en el Islam trata sobre cómo hacer este esfuerzo.    Una guía para principiantes sobre meditación islámica La purificación espiritual La purificación espiritual, que a menudo encontramos ausente, debería ser una de las tareas principales para todos los musulmanes y sobre la que se fundamenta todo lo demás.  Una de las misiones más importante de los Profetas, la paz sea con ellos, es trasmitir...

10. As-Sadaqah – La Charité: Le Prophète Mohammad était connu pour faire fréquemment la Sadaqah . Il donnait régulièrement aux pauvres. Il a dit: «Il n’est pas croyant, celui qui est rassasié alors que son voisin a faim.» 9. Le Sourire: Le Prophète Mohammad était toujours souriant. `Abd-Allah ibn Hârith a rapporté: «Je n’ai jamais rencontré une personne qui souriait autant que le Prophète. Celui-ci considérait le fait de sourire à un frère comme un acte de charité.» 8. L’autoréflexion Comment Developer Sa Relation Avec Le Coran Le Prophète faisait beaucoup d’autoréflexion. Il avait l’habitude de se rendre à la grotte de Hirâ’ pour s’isoler et prier. 7. L’hygiène Dentaire: Le Prophète Mohammad nettoyait toujours ses dents à l’aide du Miswâk (Une baguette en Bois d’Araq servant à frotter les dents). 6. Boire L’eau Lentement: La science actuelle affirme que boire l’eau d’un coup, pourrait causer des maux de tête ainsi que le déséquilibre. Le Prophète a dit dans c...

Shaykh Abdul Nasir Jangda discusses keeping a pure heart and how important that is. If we corrupt our hearts then out of our bodies will come bad things. But keep the heart good then out of our bodies come good things. It is very important to keep the heart connected with Allah. The post Keeping A Pure Heart appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/videos/keeping-pure-heart/

There is a differences between the sick heart versus the dead heart. When you commit a sin it doesn’t feel good. You feel bad.   Is There Any Cure for a Diseased Heart? The post The Sick Heart Versus The Dead Heart appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/videos/sick-heart-versus-dead-heart/

Are you a “ stay-at-home ” mom who finds herself overwhelmed with household responsibilities? Are you bored of everyday chores that you have to undertake? Do you feel like trapped in your own house? If you are a stay-at-home wife or mother, if you feel like you are stuck in a boring daily routine, you have to make urgent changes in your life so that you become an energetic happy individual once again. Being a housewife does not mean that you have signed up in a lifetime boredom boot camp. However, you shouldn’t wait until you hit the rock bottom to regain your life. You have to set priorities for yourself. Any typical mom will automatically say: my children come first in my life and this is a fact for all of us. But let me ask you here: would you be able to take good care of your children if you are in a bad health and mood? Sure you won’t, which means you have to sharpen the saw of your both physical and mental health. Working on improving a better “You “must become your first...

It so happens that whatever we like doing, or whatever makes us apparently happy, we tag it as the food for our soul. 6 Things That Harden the Heart A couple of days back, I attended a live video conference of Sheikh Yaser Birjas, who brought up a really good point. He mentioned in his talk that “man is made from two components: an earthly one (dirt) and a heavenly component (the soul ). So both of these need nutrition from their origins. Our body being an earthly entity needs it from the Earth (fruits and vegetation) and our soul needs it from the Heavens (spirituality from the Divine commandments). Depriving any one of these from its source nutrition, it weakens and dies.” This particular reasoning makes a lot of sense. So anything that takes you off the track is the reason why your heart is not in the right place. It is the reason why you haven’t cried in a long while in your prayers . The reason why nothing moves you. And your spirituality is at standstill. That’s ...