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Yet another year has come to an end, leaving behind both the good and the bad. How can we capture more of the goodness this year? What went wrong and what needs to change? As we approach 2023, what new intentions or  niyah  can we make to further our self-development? Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) advises us to “Take the benefit of five before five: your youth before your old age, your health before your sickness, your wealth before your poverty, your free time before you are preoccupied, and your life before your death.” (Ibn Abbas) This hadith emphasizes the importance of time and how we should always strive to be in a constant quest to improve at all levels: spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social. What goals can we set at the end of this year to develop ourselves as the Prophet advises? Spiritual Development It goes without saying that the spiritual aspect is the most crucial of all. For a more balanced and harmonious life, we need to strengthen our...

After a year full of developments on various levels, curtains are now being drawn slowly on 2022. During this year, many news articles caught your attention, and we believe below are some of them, because they are among the best-performing news stories of the year. World Cup 2022: Here Are 6 Muslim Countries to Follow Falling to Cold & Flu Viruses While Fasting France vs Argentina: Muslim Players to Follow in World Cup Final Van Damme Says He Follows Prophet Muhammad World Cup 2022: Top Muslim Players to Watch in Qatar (Series) Birds in the Quran: The Hoopoe Muslims in World Cup 2022 (Special) Morocco’s Hakim Ziyech Donates World Cup Earnings to the Needy Debunking the Belly Button Oil Myth Ramadan: Why You Need to Break Your Fast with Dates The post Best of 2022: AboutIslam Top 10 News Stories appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/muslim-issues/special-coverage-news/best-of-2022-aboutislam-top-10-news-stories/

In Part 1 of this series, we discussed the importance of studying the Quran collectively. In this Part, we will provide you with some guidelines that should help in making the collective Quran study effective. Quran Study Circles Participants One: The number of participants should be 3-10; with no great divergence in the levels of their knowledge and intelligence. Anything less will make it a dialogue, anything more may hinder the active participation of everyone. Two: The stress should always remain on the message, context and what guidance and lessons are to be drawn. Never get entangled in fine points which have no relevance to real life. The Study Quran: Book Review Three: All members should be fully aware of their aims, limitations and procedures. Four: All members should have the necessary commitment to their task. They should also realize that time, attention and hard work will be required. It is especially important that regular preparation and attendance...

Shock, surprise and sympathy are the reactions we normally show with regard to someone experiencing domestic violence. But sometimes, this might come too late. Sister Reena Vanza, a registered psychotherapist, advises us on how to recognize signs of domestic violence and intervene in an appropriate way. Read Also: Domestic Violence: What Should the Victim Do? The post How to Help Someone Experiencing Dometic Violence appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/videos/how-to-help-someone-experiencing-dometic-violence/

The teachings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) changed the lives of the Arabs fourteen centuries ago. Before him, they were merely Bedouins with no civilization, as compared to the civilization that they themselves made after becoming Muslims. The message and teachings of the Prophet (peace be upon him) are for every time and place; they are for everyone to benefit and learn from. So how can the teachings of the 7th century fit in the modern world of the 21st century? Reading Islam presents a folder that will shed some light on the character, teachings, lessons, and leadership of the Prophet (peace be upon him). What Would Muhammad Do?     Refugees : What Would the Prophet Do? It was through this declaration of brotherhood that Prophet Muhammad successfully solved two major problems that immigrants, in any era face, housing and food. He asked the helpers to share their houses with their brothers, and they did. They also shared their food and livelihoo...

El respeto y educación que quien sería mi futuro marido me inspiró a aceptar el Islam. Me crié en una familia católica tradicional en Ecuador. El servicio dominical y la Virgen María eran partes importantes en mi vida. Fui una niña y una adolescente obediente. No cuestioné mi religión y seguí lo que me decían mis padres y familiares mayores. Y aun así disfrutaba de la vida. A la gente en Ecuador le gustan las celebraciones, juntarse y comer. Me gustaba bailar y cantar. Pero también quería tener éxito en la vida. Terminé el bachillerato y, como fui una de las que obtuvieron las mejores notas, solicité varias becas en el extranjero. Entonces, estaba interesada en la ingeniería y las cosas técnicas. Cuando me seleccionaron para una beca en Alemania, estaba muy emocionada. Compré un pequeño libro para aprender alemán. El único disponible en ese momento en la librería. Tres meses más tarde comencé mi nueva vida en una pequeña ciudad universitaria en el oeste de Alemania. Muchos estudian...

There are many examples in the Qur’an and Hadith of the virtues of a positive mental attitude, perseverance, and optimism in the face of adversity. However, did you know that patience and a positive outlook on life are two of the greatest healing tools that you can use? Surat Al-Baqarah in the holy Qur’an says in its 155th verse :   “Give glad tidings to those who exercise patience when struck with adversity and say, ‘Indeed, we belong to God and to Him is our return.’ Such ones receive [the] blessings and mercy of their Lord, and such are the guided ones.” Read Also:   Alhamdulillah – The Islamic Word of Praising God According to the findings of modern science, it appears that this mercy may often come in the form of improved health. Bernard Jensen says, in his book The Science and Practice of Iridology, “The doctor of the new day will recognize that a man’s most important workshop is not the physical body, but the mind that controls it.” Dr. Ted M. Morter confirms...

The role of spirituality can not be underestimated in our religion (Islam). You might be doing good things that are required of you as a Muslim, but but if you don’t infuse them with spirituality, it’s worthless. This is what Imam Tom Facchine tries to explain to us in this video. The post What is the Role of Spirituality in Islam? appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/videos/what-is-the-role-of-spirituality-in-islam/

Read part one Once you’re one half of an intercultural marriage, you are set to experience all the challenges and blessings it brings. 3 Strategies for Successful Intercultural Marriage While intercultural marriages can have their difficulties, one of the blessings of Islam is that sharing a common religion can smooth over some of the rough edges. Having a shared religion makes it easier to choose how to raise the children and which holidays to celebrate, and it takes the pressure off of participating in un-Islamic activities. When a couple shares Islam, it becomes easier for them to find common ground. An intercultural Islamic couple can turn to the teachings of their religion and people of knowledge to get answers to any questions that come up. Ensuring Deen Comes First Allah commands us to look to the Quran and Allah’s Messenger Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, for guidance. Allah says, “O you who have believed, obey Allah and obey the Messenger and th...

In the twenty first century, our knowledge about mental health has grown in leaps and bounds. Slowly the stigma attached to mental health issues is being eradicated and people are more able to talk about issues surrounding mental wellbeing. How to Control Our Love for This Dunya? This is most likely due to the fact that, in today’s constant hustle and bustle, more people are suffering from stress and its close associates, anxiety and depression . Islam is constantly referred to as a way of life that is perfectly applicable to all situations in all eras. However, many people, while acknowledging this, fail to turn to Islam as the solution to the psychological problems and mental health issues that afflict them. In Islam, and in modern western thinking, gratitude is acknowledged as one of the best ways to promote mental and spiritual wellbeing. When reading the Quran, we find that God mentions gratitude regularly. Thus we cannot fail to see that gratitude is a commandme...

Allah, quien mueve los corazones en cualquier dirección que él quiere, movió mío tras una larga búsqueda hacia Él. Esta es mi historia. Sentada en la gran mezquita de la Universidad Islámica Internacional en Malasia escucho el Adhan . Las lágrimas corren por mis ojos. No puedo creer que Allah me haya traído hasta aquí y me haya permitido escuchar la llamada a la oración todos los días, cinco veces al día, siete días a la semana. Y siento una gratitud enorme dentro de mi corazón que me hace difícil respirar. Allah me ha salvado, pienso una y otra vez. Y pido para que todos los que estamos sentados en esta mezquita y todos los miembros de la Ummah musulmana alcancemos este éxito al que Allah nos llama en cada Adhan. Falah! Y me inclino ante Él, ante mi Creador, ante mi amigo cercano e íntimo. Hace más de diez años que Allah movió mi corazón a aceptar su llamada y convertirme en Su sierva. No sé por qué me eligió para guiarme, por qué puso la luz del Islam en mi corazón. ¿Por qué...