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A brother describes how he went from the dark part of life into the light and became a Muslim. Here is another amazing revert story to inspire people. The brother was living a life of drugs before he found Islam and then he found Islam. The post From Drugs to Deen appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/videos/from-drugs-to-deen/

If you are a Muslim in the West, have you gone through the ‘purity test’? Basically, have you ever been in a situation where you felt you have to compromise some Islamic value in order to fit in, and prove you as American or British as the next citizen? Depending on whether you are born in the country or have migrated there, you may answer the question differently.   Muslims in the West who are children of immigrants often have to juggle three distinct identities. The first is the cultural roots of their country of origin, which in many cases is the parental baggage. The second is the way of life in the host Western country, normally more liberal and secular in the mainstream. And lastly is one’s religious identity, assuming one takes Islam as a lifestyle seriously.   Recent studies have suggested that Western-born Muslims still retain a strong link with Islam, as high if not higher than their immigrant Muslim counterparts. A Pew Research poll of US-born Muslims and Musl...

Stunning, heart-touching verse of the Quran! Listen to Ayat An-Noor, the verse of light! You will feel so much comfort in this verse!   Only Allah’s Light Can Defeat the Darkness The post Ayat An-Noor – The Verse of Light appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/videos/ayat-noor-verse-light/

A US Muslim basketball star has become an inspiration for many, launching new camps for basketball to change the game for young athletes, especially Muslim girls. “Apparently nobody has ever seen Muslim girls play basketball, especially wearing the hijab and our traditional clothing. And so that’s why it got so much buzz,” Jamad Fiin said in a video by The BBC . “A lot of people now see a Muslim girl doing sport and they’re not surprised any more. No one automatically thinks we don’t go outside the house or just the stereotypes that are put upon us already, people don’t think like that as much,” she added. Read Also: With Incredible Dribbling Skills, Young Hijabi Basketballer’s Video Goes Viral Earlier in 2020, the American-Somali Muslim basketball player broke the internet with her incredible dribbling skills. A video of Fiin showing off her skills went viral on Twitter, gaining over a million views in a day. Since then her videos have racked up millions of views online. The c...

In this episode, we learn about one facet of Islam’s practicality and universal relevance. Islam does not neglect people’s customs and cultures. Rather, it recognizes the legal effects of customs on actions, relationships and transactions, with certain conditions and regulations. Join Sheikh Kutty as he explains the fifth grand legal maxim, “Custom is arbiter.” Islamic Legal Maxims (Al-Qawa`ed Al-Fiqhiyah) Series Islamic Legal Maxims: Overview What Are the Five Grand Maxims? Islamic Legal Maxims: Intentions and Actions No Reward without Good Intention Doubt Cannot Overrule Certainty Hardship Begets Facility Harm Must Be Removed Custom Is Arbiter The post Custom Is Arbiter: Islamic Legal Maxims appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/shariah/shariah-and-humanity/shariah-and-life/custom-is-arbiter-islamic-legal-maxims/

A Canadian Islamic foundation has awarded a grant of $100,000 to Edmonton’s Canadian Islamic Centre (Al Rashid Mosque) to support victims of Islamophobia. The Olive Tree Foundation’s grant was suggested after a year which witnessed many Islamophobic hate attacks targeting Muslims in Canada. Some of these attacks were violent and have led to the survivors sustaining physical injuries, in addition to being severely traumatized.  “The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) is proud to work with Olive Tree Foundation and the Al Rashid Mosque to ensure that victims of Islamophobia get the support they need,” said Faisal Khan Suri, Community Development Officer of NCCM in a statement published by Olive Tree website .  Read Also: Charity Gives Grant to Support 14 & Muslim Engagement Initiative “The time is now to make sure that those who are victimized are cared for.” This pilot program will support victims of Islamophobic attacks on their journey of healing by providi...

In the previous four articles we discussed Prophet Muhammad’s advice to his followers in the 7 th Century CE. We discovered that it aligned closely with best practice guidelines in the 21 st century; for infection control, hygiene practices, in managing mental health and achieving happiness. Prophet Muhammad: A Man of Charisma In this final article, we are going to look at Prophet Muhammad himself and discuss why he is a man for all seasons and one we can easily describe him as the man of the century, century after century. A Man for All Seasons The term “a man for all seasons” is made by 20 th century playwright Robert Bolt’s portrayal of Sir Thomas More as the definitive man of conscience; one who stands firm and true to himself and his beliefs under extraordinary pressure. It is a title Bolt borrowed from a contemporary of More’s who wrote about him in 1520. It is an idiom that describes a person who is very successful in many different activities. Prophet Muhamma...

It is Halloween; if you are a Muslim parent you may be thinking about many questions. – Is it OK to participate in this occasion ? – Should I let my kids go knock the doors to collect candy? – From where did all these practices come in the first place? – And how can Mosques and Islamic centers make use of this occasion? Join Dr. Shabir Ally for a useful answers. More about Muslims & Halloween Can Muslims Celebrate Halloween? Muslims Celebrating Halloween : All Trick No Treat The post Muslims & Halloween: Celebrate or Not? appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/shariah/shariah-and-humanity/shariah-and-life/muslims-halloween-celebrate-not/

Many in our Muslim society including myself at one point believed that Halloween is nothing more than a harmless festival that allows kids to collect candy. But is it? No. It is not. Reading up I learnt that the Druids who were a religious order amongst the Celts would try to appease their Lord of Death. These Druids also believed that witches rode on broomsticks and that ghosts were the cause of supernatural occurrences. On Halloween or  October 31, the souls of the dead people were presumed to roam the land of the living. The Devil, spirits and witches were also believed to be moving about and at the height of their power. There were games and rituals which involved fortune-telling. Young people, for instance, would try to see what their marriage prospects were. Its origins lie deeply rooted in the belief of the supernatural world therefore, Muslims should stay away. Christian and Jews practicing their religions have also advised so. Freedom In most western countries we hav...

Est-ce peu de chose que vous sortiez de chez vous en serrant vos deux mains, en marchant d’un pas régulier, en remplissant vos poumons du bon air frais du matin et en jouissant du lever de soleil  qui se reflète sur vos yeux ? Si vous êtes insouciant de la santé de votre corps, de l’intégrité de vos organes et de la perfection de vos facultés… réveillez-vous rapidement. Nos Bénédictions Inestimables Dans cette vie, votre capital n’est pas l’or et l’argent que vous possédez. Votre vrai capital, votre vraie richesse, ce sont les facultés dont Allah vous a dotées, telles que l’intellect, la capacité, la liberté et le plus précieux de ces dons, c’est la bonne santé. « Vendriez-vous vos yeux pour un milliard de dollars ? », Dale Carnegie s’est demandé : « Que prendriez-vous en contrepartie de vos jambes et vos mains ? Votre faculté auditive ? Vos enfants ou votre famille ? » Faites la somme de vos actifs! Vous constaterez que rien de ce que vous avez ne vaudr...

A veces me pregunto si nuestros antepasados ​​experimentaron los mismos niveles de estrés y ansiedad que experimentamos hoy. Parece que el estrés y la ansiedad son una señal de la vida en los tiempos modernos, donde somos conscientes y estamos en guardia contra cada microbio, cada fanático, cada estado que tiene el potencial de destruirnos. Tal vez esté romantizando las vidas de nuestros antepasados ​​con menores cargas de ansiedad. Pero no puedo dejar de pensar en todo el estrés y la ansiedad que se nos vende diariamente, lo que nunca antes había sucedido. Si no compras el producto “x”, no estarás sano y la muerte será inminente. Si no está atento al virus “y”, te infectará y matará. Si no temes al país “z”, atacarán tu tierra natal. Y así sucesivamente. La mayoría de nosotros estamos en un estado de estrés elevado y sostenido y de ansiedad, y en el límite de nuestra capacidad. ¿Cómo podemos, como musulmanes, hacer frente a esto? ¿Qué podemos hacer cuando (más allá de las tácticas ...

Sisters, we all wish to look and feel good about ourselves. Here are 6 natural beauty tips for Muslimahs that will give our skin and health a good boost!   How ‘Natural’ are Natural Beauty Products? The post 6 Natural Beauty Tips for Muslimahs! appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/videos/6-natural-beauty-tips-muslimahs/

Mufti Menk discusses a topic that we all take for granted. Our health and free time! The post Health & Free Time appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/videos/health-free-time/

As October comes to an end, we are surrounded with jack-o-lanterns and ghost filled yards. From Trick or Treat to a parade, it is an event, which attracts young Muslims significantly. Even as simple as walking into the grocery shop becomes difficult, for these celebrations are very prominent and promoted in the west. Being unaware of its origin, people fall into its deceptive cult. Accepting Our Children’s Different Personalities When kids come home from school they beg their parents to take them out, dressed as witches and monsters they go from door to door asking for mouthwatering treats. The question lingers in the minds of many Muslim parents; How to deal with our kids who are tempted to celebrate Halloween ? Involve Them in Your Discussions As parents, we should incorporate Halloween and every other un-Islamic events in our family discussions since it affects us greatly in western society. We need to make our spouses and more importantly our kids aware of what is g...

Back in 2012, when I was in high school, I had an opportunity to take courses at a local community college for both college and high school credit at the expense of my school district. It was called dual enrollment. I was excited to get ahead in my college career, but dual enrollment presented a new challenge I never expected—I would now have to pray on a college campus. You see, the two courses required me to be on campus from Dhuhr until Isha. So three of my five prayers would have to be performed on campus. What was once an intimately private act performed at home was now on display in front of strangers, many of whom were not Muslim. I was embarrassed. In several instances, I found myself praying in an empty hallway only to begin sweating out of fear when someone unexpectedly walked by. My focus during Salah (what is termed Khusu` in Arabic) was regularly disrupted by the thought that someone would see me. In fact, in full honestly, sometimes I would place my red folder on...