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An American university has launched a new center to highlight American Muslim experience and contributions to the society as well as to build belonging for Muslim students in campus. Launched this week, the Arizona State University’s Center of Muslim Experience (CME-US) aims to advance research and deepen public knowledge on the understudied history of Muslims in the US and their many contributions to American society and culture. Read Also: Muslim Youth & Campus Life Challenges ​​“In creating the vision of CME-US, we were inspired by ASU’s mission of being ‘measured not by whom we exclude, but rather by whom we include and how they succeed’,” Chad Haines, associate professor of religious studies at the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies and co-director of CME-US, said in a statement . “These values connect with Islamic ethics of acceptance and working for the social good that is evident in Muslim American communities and their experiences, providing...

After two years of COVID restrictions, more than 250 mosques across the UK are finally opening their doors to visitors this weekend, inviting people to a tour and helping them understand their faith. The national initiative will see mosques opening doors and welcoming people of all faiths on September 3-4. “Visit My Mosque day is a national initiative facilitated by the Muslim Council of Britain encouraging 250+ mosques across the UK to hold open days to welcome in their neighbors from all faiths and none and build bridges across communities,” the Muslim Council of Britain wrote in a statement . Read Also: Irish Mosque Opens Doors to Public This Weekend “Whilst mosque open days in Britain have been taking place for decades, Visit My Mosque enables mosques to be a part of a nationwide event where mosques across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are able to open their door together on the same day.” The annual Visit My Mosque Day event went virtually over the past two ...

Love is among the most glorious of human feelings. Imagine if it is love for sake of Allah. Many hadiths speak about the dignified status of those whom Allah blesses to possess such love . But what does it mean to love for sake of Allah? In this short video, Sheikh Ammar AlShukry highlights the meaning and fruits of such a selfless love. When love revolves around Allah and forms the basis for our relationships, many problems can be overcome. Source: Faith IQ How to Balance Activism with Spirituality Why Difficult Times? 7 Verses Tell the Answer 8 Situations the Prophet Sought Protection from The post What Does It Mean to Love for Sake Of Allah? appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/shariah/refine-your-heart/advice/love-for-sake-of-allah/

Moments of Romantic Love Between Prophet Muhammad & Aisha Who doesn’t like talking about love? It’s one of the most popular topics among youth. We like to read love stories and watch romantic movies. We get amazed by how the lover treats his beloved and how deeply the couple loves each other. Sometimes, these stories are unrealistic, sometimes exaggerated… However, if we examine the life of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), we’d find it full of instances that we, most of the time, forget to look at and hardly follow. We know how much he was respectful towards women , and he usually ordered the companions to treat women with respect and kindness. He led by example when he said: “The best of you is the one who is best to his wife, and I am the best of you to my wives.” ( Ibn Majah)   So, let’s look at how Prophet Muhammad showed his wives love and tender care? Here are some tips from the Sunnahs of the Prophet (peace be upon him): 1- Express Y...

“Let me show you”, she said. She stood at my front door smiling. I smiled back and inquired, “How is that possible?” She turned the pages with confidence, holding the book with one hand. Her friend, standing next to her, looked on as if she was about to pull a rabbit out of the book. In slow motion, she moved her index finger across the page and said, “You see. Here it is.” Her friend’s smile got wider. “What? What is it?” I inquired. She said, “You see. You do believe in the trinity. Right here, in the Quran, God refers to Himself as ‘We’.” Precise and Unspecific Verses The Quran in Focus (Special Folder) The Quran , although claiming to be clear, recognizes that its clarity does not preclude it from being misinterpreted. It is a fact that its clarity is divinely authored and delivered, but its interpretation still relies on human endeavor. The Quran presents the reader with two kinds of verses: precise and unspecific. Precise verses are definitive; they do not leav...

Mercy is love that seeks to forgive, and care for others in time of need. Mercy is an act of love done without expecting anything in return. When we show mercy to people, Allah in return shows us mercy too. Read Also: Servants of the Merciful: How These 5 Verses Inspired Me The post Show Mercy to People appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/show-mercy-to-people/

Se sentir fier d’être musulman, se distinguer en public comme soi et se débarrasser de tout complexe d’infériorité, comment ?! Imam Ismaïl Mounir vous propose 10 astuces, à savoir : garder le sourire, respecter le voisin, tenir à la parole donnée, être honnête, agir avec douceur, bien travailler, s’embellir de patience, rester scrupuleux et dire le bien sinon garder le silence , et ce pour rendre votre Islam visible sur l’espace public. Vu que c’est par son éthique et son bon comportement que le musulman doit se faire remarquer. 1. Soyez Souriant Conseils Pour Construire L'amour Divin A vrai dire, le sourire, spontané ou volontaire, existe dans toutes les cultures. Il est universel. Ainsi, le Prophète (Salah Allah Alayhi Wa Sallam) , malgré ses lourdes responsabilités et ses nombreuses épreuves, était un homme de mine bien souriante. Il nous a enjoints de garder toujours le sourire, précisant que c’est une forme d’aumône. En cultivant tous cette sunna prophétique, o...

This is a hugely inspiring speech by Sheikh Omar Suleiman, which we can all learn from. How can we move forward and shape the future through faith and vision? Through the love of Allah and not our own egos. We can also learn from the vision of Prophet Ibrahim (PBUH) and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).   Read Also: Keeping The Faith Strong In Hard Times The post Shaping the Future Through Faith and Vision appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/videos/shaping-future-faith-vision/

Whether you are living in dorms or staying at home while going to campus, college presents a new set of challenges for Muslim youth. This type of environment has a lot of dating, casual sex, drugs/alcohol, and challenges to Islamic rules of interaction for genders. It doesn’t mean this environment is always a struggle and it doesn’t mean you can’t attend college. Like any struggle in life, it is better to prepare yourself mentally and be ready for what will likely cross your path. To begin with, always make dua and ask Allah (the most revered, most honored) for guidance and help on this path. Pray istikhara often and turn to your Quran for answers. Integration vs. Isolation It is completely natural to seek acceptance and a sense of belonging. In our hierarchy of psychological needs to attain happiness, feeling secure and accepted is part of that base. However, it is important to remember that you don’t have to follow every move someone else does in order to connect with them...

When you join a new field – studies, work, religion, even some social clubs – you have to learn a whole new lingo before you can understand what your colleagues are talking about. All of us converts face this, and the problem is sometimes aggravated by poor translations that don’t really say what the translators think they say. Prayer Contentment with Allah’s Decree I can think of several amusing misunderstandings in my early months as a Muslim (many years ago!). I first learned to perform salah (ritual prayer ) from a book. The instructions said that I should not let a stranger walk in front of me while praying and I took that very literally. I was then a graduate teaching assistant and shared an office with four other students. When it was time to pray, I would spread a prayer rug between our desks and pray. There was only a small area where I could face the qiblah , and it did not leave any space for someone to walk around or behind me. My colleague John would oft...

Les imams ne font rien pour les célibataires! Mais, ce n’est pas vrai; car maintes initiatives sont déjà entreprises. Dans cette vidéo, Pr. Ismaïl Mounir commence par identifier quatre types de célibataires. Ensuite, il nous propose sept conseils pour sortir du célibat et mener à bien un projet de mariage. Quel Type De Célibataire Etes-Vous? En fait, il y a quatre types de célibataires. Cette catégorisation pertinente est, en fait, tirée du livre de thérapeute de couples et de familles, Ali Habibbi , intitulé « Le Célibat: Liberté & Souffrance » . 1 er type: Qui Choisit Le Célibat C’est la personne qui choisit le célibat sans en souffrir aucunement, comme les  jeunes gens de 20-23 ans préoccupés par leurs études. Ils ne sentent pas encore le besoin de se marier, tout en envisageant d’entreprendre ce pas vers la fin de leurs études. 2 ème Type: Qui Désire Le Mariage Sans En Etre Capable 3 conseils pour des vacances réussies C’est la personn...

Barakah was the first woman to ever physically touch Prophet Muhammad (SAW) during the time of his birth. She was the first woman to ever declare such good words on the Prophet (SAW). She lived a life of selflessness, that even at the time the Prophet’s mother (Amina) was dying, she entrusted the Prophet (SAW) to her care, to be his mother when he was just six years of age. Read Also: Story Of Barakah- Prophet Mohammed’s Ethiopian Mother The post Barakah – First Woman to Physically Touch the Prophet (SAW) appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/barakah-first-woman-to-physically-touch-the-prophetsaw/

It is a fact that our children face bullying at school, as well as Islamophobia. We have to stand up to bullying and get the schools to stop this kind of behaviour. Read Also: How Bullying Affect Mental Health The post Stand Up to Bullying – Very Powerful appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/videos/stand-up-to-bullying-very-powerful/

Hijab Stories - 8 Women Speak Out on Hijab Maya was a convert to Islam.  It had taken her a great deal of courage to start wearing a modest Islamic wardrobe, including a headscarf. She was the only one in her family and circle of friends who dressed that way. It made her feel like an outsider almost everywhere she went. It had felt awkward to show up to work with a headscarf and to answer the questions of dozens of co-workers and clients. And nowadays, strangers on the street — who had always ignored her before — frequently stared at her with hostility or made rude comments. Nevertheless, Maya persevered.  She truly wanted to please her Creator and was convinced that hijab was a necessary part of her deen . She came to accept that most non-Muslims would not understand or support her, but she was counting on the encouragement and guidance of her new Muslim sisters. Maya was shocked, therefore, when it was two Muslim sisters who managed to shake her confidence...

You cannot hide your sins from Allah, for He knows what we do, and He takes a record of everything you do in life. Because of every sin that we commit, we shall be held accountable for it. Read Also: Deserting Sins Is Difficult; Here Are Some Useful Tips The post You Cannot Hide Your Sins From Allah appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/you-cannot-hide-your-sins-from-allah/

La confianza en Allah es lo que nos mantiene estables y puede ayudarnos a enfrentarnos a la ansiedad. La mayoría de nosotros tenemos una rutina. Nos despertamos a una hora determinada, nos cepillamos los dientes, hacemos el mismo trabajo, comemos los mismos alimentos, etc. Pero la vida está llena de incertidumbres. La vida misma es incierta. Y de vez en cuando la falsa sensación de certeza que nos da nuestra rutina se retira y experimentamos la incierta realidad de la vida. Esta incertidumbre de la vida ha sido un factor definitorio de mi vida últimamente. Desde que me mudé de mi casa, y mientras mi esposo y yo buscamos los medios para construir una nueva vida, hemos estado en constante cambio. Nuestra vida juntos ha sido una serie de empaquetar, desempaquetar, volver a empaquetar, mudarse, desempaquetar y repetirlo otra vez. Amarrarse a Allah El amor en el Islam: un ingrediente necesario Todo esto puede sonar como una bonita aventura para quienes se sienten atrapados en...