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What do you do when you miss Fajr prayers? Here are 3 things Saad Tasslem reminds us to do whenever we find ourselves in this situation. Very informative! Read Also: Waking up for Fajr Prayer: Any Tips? The post Things You Should Do If You Miss Fajr Prayer! appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/3-things-you-should-do-if-you-miss-fajr-prayer/

[And mention] when the angels said, “O Mary, indeed Allah gives you good tidings of a word from Him, whose name will be the Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary – distinguished in this world and the Hereafter and among those brought near [to Allah ]. (Quran 3:45 ) An Important Hadith for Our Christian Friends It’s a common misconception amongst many non-Muslims that Muslims do not believe in Jesus (peace be upon him). Misinformation and assumptions are the fuel that feed into this myth. The reality is that Muslims do believe in Jesus and love him just as much as Christians do , probably more! The primary difference is in the role of Jesus. Christians, depending upon who you ask, believe that he is either God incarnate or the son of God. Muslims, however, reject the notion that God has a son or is part of a “ trinity ”. As Allah tells us in the Noble Quran: And say, “Praise to Allah, who has not taken a son and has had no partner in [His] dominion and has no [need of a] pr...

Sheikh Sheikh Omar Suleiman reminds us of a beautiful Dua which Allah (SWT) will never reject whenever we call on Him. He also cites a hadith of the Prophet (SAW) about the importance and effectiveness of that Dua. Very enlightening! Read Also: 5 Tips to Take Your Dua to the Next Level The post Allah Will Never Reject This Dua appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/allah-will-never-reject-this-dua/

“ I mean, I know he’s the final messenger and all, but why do I HAVE TO love him? To be honest, forcing me to love Prophet Muhammad just because I’m Muslim makes the whole belief system a bit sketchy!” I’ll never forget this day. It was Ramadan and my teen client had prepared a whole debate, to which her final verdict was: “ I love Allah but I don’t like His Prophet very much. ” What !?!? How Did Prophet Muhammad Look Like? I swear I felt the ground shake under my feet. You see, I come from a generation born and raised loving the Prophet from the heart with no questions asked. I didn’t think it was debatable until that mini earthquake drove me to see how so much has changed. And from a neutral, objective perspective, my client had a point (don’t mind me clenching my jaws when I say that). In fact, if you think about it, I was the rigid one with all the bias. Who Do You Love? “ Have you ever loved someone you’ve never met?” I must have asked this question a hundre...

El conocimiento de que nada en absoluto en este universo puede escapar del alcance de Dios -la creencia en el decreto- derrama paz y tranquilidad en el corazón del creyente. Confía en el plan de Dios No importa cuán problemáticas sean las circunstancias o cuán oscura sea la situación, siempre suceden bajo la Voluntad de Dios: Allah es Invencible en Su mandato, sin embargo la mayoría de los hombres no lo saben. Corán 12:21 Ésta es la confianza que un musulmán deposita en su Señor después de haber cumplido con lo que él tenía que hacer. El musulmán pone su confianza en Dios y se siente tranquilo con lo que le depara el futuro después de completar el trabajo, la planificación y las precauciones necesarias que Dios le ha confiado. No tiene sentido sentir estrés y ansiedad por circunstancias de la vida que están más allá de nuestra capacidad. Quizás uno se arrepienta de las omisiones y se culpa a sí mismo por la negligencia, pero los giros del destino en los que uno no tiene nada qu...

In this video, Mufti Menk draws our attention to some bad habits which we overlook. He advises us to be strong and get rid of those bad habits. Read Also: Cutting Bad Habits To Become A Better Young Muslim The post Getting Rid of Bad Habits appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/getting-rid-of-bad-habit/

Prophet Muhammad: A Man of Charisma Through his character, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) inspired people to change their lives. Through his message, the Prophet (peace be upon him) empowered his followers to find purpose in their lives, and through his leadership , became motivated to work as a team to serve humankind. The Prophet (peace be upon him) transformed his environment within 23-years, and his followers changed the world less than 50-years after his departure in 632 CE. What was so unique in Prophet Muhammad’s (peace be upon him) character, message, and leadership? Why did people respond to his message and continue to do so today? Monotheism was not a new idea. Leadership was never absent in any community, and the philosophers and sages were always present to guide humans. Yet the Prophet (peace be upon him) did what others could not in recorded human history of nearly 7,000 years. Inviting to the Truth A man who stood alone on a mountaintop, inviting...

Often when we are facing tough times, we focus on the time of ease that comes after: a good grade after studying, good health after exercise, a paycheck after work, comfort after a trial. This is the pattern of life. We work hard: then we rest. We suffer: then we experience relief. Without the thought of rest and relief, many of us would find the tests and vicissitudes of life very difficult indeed. Allah Almighty tells us that this is how life works: {Allah will bring about, after hardship, ease .} (Quran 65:7 ) Ease Comes after, but also with, Hardship The Pursuit of Happiness in Islam But ease does not only come after hardship. This is something we often forget. Ease and indeed happiness also comes with, during, in the midst of hardship. So, it’s not that we have to endure and wait until the (often) unspecified time hardship ends to enjoy ease. The Most Merciful allows us to enjoy ease, to be happy in the midst of the struggle. Allah says: {For indeed, with har...

Generally, patience is one of the most beautiful virtues of life. In Islam, patience is one of the great attributes a believer must possess. This is important because, not only does patience as an attribute keep us on an easy page with other creatures, but it also endears us to Allah, our Creator who is As-Sabūr (The Absolutely Patient). And Allah loves those who are patient.” (Sūratu Aal- I’mraan :147) 3 Kinds of Patience Patience in a simple sense implies the ability to remain reasonably calm, and or persistent during periods of trials or challenges. It is depicted in our reactions to our environments and life when we are faced with hardships or unpleasant experiences. In Islamic scholarship, three broad categories of patience have been identified. These are 1) Patience in the worship of Allah, 2)) Patience through abstinence from haram, and 3) Patience on calamities (and when they first occur). Patience in our ‘ibadah (worship) as an Islamic virtue is situated in our pe...

“The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, was more than just a great historical person. He was a father and friend, a husband, a companion, and above all he was a human being. “The Prophet’s unique physical appearance, his high character, and willingness to sacrifice for others, are often at the essence of any description of him.” – Hamza Yusuf 3 of Your Favorite Stories About Prophet Muhammad The beautiful thing is that we can follow the Sunnah of Allah’s Messenger (PBUH), and through this description, we can try to emulate the way He (PBUH) looked. Hamza Yusuf is an Islamic scholar, teacher, and co-founder of Zaytuna College in Berkley, California, the United States. More from Hamza Yusuf: I’m Counting On Love -Shaykh Hamza Yusuf Shaykh Hamza Yusuf Meeting His Wife Spiritual Evolution – Shaykh Hamza Yusuf | Powerful The post How Did Prophet Muhammad Look Like? appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/family-life/culture/prophet-mu...

L’air s’abat sur ma tête. Je sens le mouvement des hélices de mon vieux ventilateur berçant mon Khimâr (voile). Mes yeux fixent le tapis rugueux couleur d’avoine et je ressens comme un massage sous mes pieds. 8 Bienfaits De l'Istighfâr Cités Dans Le Coran Des Distractions A L’infini Je me lève, m’incline, me prosterne. Et je recommence. «Que vais-je préparer pour le dîner? Est-ce que ça sera bon?» Pourtant, je dois me concentrer. Je m’incline. «Est-ce une tâche ou une punaise sur le tapis?! J’ai beau nettoyer, je n’y arrive jamais?» Concentration. «Si je dois me lever tôt jeudi, à quelle heure dois-je me coucher. Dois-je simplement boire plus de café? Dans tous les cas, mon esprit sera brumeux donc qu’importe!» Concentration! Je me prosterne. Mon téléphone vibre dans l’autre pièce. Qui est-ce? Concentration!! C’est difficile de se concentrer pendant la prière avec des enfants qui courent autour de vous. CONCENTRATION. Je me lève, j...

As the city of Leicester came under rounds of violence between Hindu and Muslim communities, with online misinformation fueling the tension between both sides, a Muslim activist stepped in to save the life of a Hindu man who was attacked in the clashes. “He saved my life,” Ram Keshwala, 32, told Sky News . “Because of that, I’m still here.” Keshwala was in his car in Leicester when he was attacked amid accusations he tried to run over a Muslim crowd. Read Also: Young Muslim Named Hero for Losing Life While Defending Elderly Woman As men tried to get Keshwala out of the vehicle, Muslim community activist Majid Freeman stepped in to say “leave him”, closing the car door to stop the attack. Freeman recalls: “It was just mayhem. Everything was happening so fast. “Other people were trying to come, and I was just shouting ‘stop, it’s done now’. “But I don’t think there was anyone who was physically stopping it because the situation was so hostile… anyone could get hurt.” Bilal Mang...

Muslim pupils from across Burnley mosques, Lancashire, came together to play football and compete for the Inter Madrasah Football tournament. The Stoneyholme Community Project hosted their first Inter Madrasah Football Tournament at Crow Wood Soccer. “It was incredible to see all the Mosques coming together for the betterment of the community,” organizer Noor Miah said, Asian Image reported. “You could see the smiles on the children who have been talking about the tournament for weeks. Read Also: Stoke Mosque Hosts Free Islamic Archery Sessions “It was nice to witness some excellent talent and sporting rivalry between teams.” Queensgate Islamic Centre came out winner after beating Jamia Masjid Ghausia Burnley in the final. Read Also: West Ham, MCB Unite to Engage Muslim Youth Through Football “A special thanks to all the volunteers who gave their valuable time. Without their support and dedicated we would not have been able to host such a successful event,”...

The biggest lesson I learned from my mother is that kindness can be taught. As parents, we strive to teach our offspring about life, about ourselves and about others. Learning Prophet Muhammad's Kindness and Compassion We teach them how to read, write, cook, and clean, hoping that they will be able to become independent. Teaching them about God and His attributes, teaching them how to read the Qur’an, and telling them about the Hadiths of the Prophet (SAW). We hope they see us practicing what we preach and what we teach them about the Sunnah and Islamic principles. As much theory is taught in madrassahs and homes, the best way is to see in practice the kindness of Islam. The Other Teachers I personally have very fond memories of the madrassah. It was a place I went to and enjoyed hanging out with my friends and learning. I learned more from one particular teacher than I learned from the others. This particular teacher [May Allah shower him with His rahma] was...

Does Allah ban intellectualism, the concept of gaining knowledge? Dr. Shabir Ally answers this question, explaining the importance of understanding the context of the verses of the Qur’an, as being revealed to Prophet Muhammad (SAW). He says that the Qur’an encourages the use of intellect and in fact connects the use of the mind with being able to discern the truth and accept God’s message Read Also: Who Are The Ulul Albab? The People Of Intellect In The Quran The post Is the Qur’an Against Use of Intellect? appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/is-the-quran-against-the-use-of-intellect/

What is Sunnah? When we speak about the Sunnah, what does it it mean? In this video, the scholar tries to explain that, dissecting the concept of Sunnah and how it relates to Prophet Muhammad (SAW) The post What Is Sunnah? appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/videos/what-is-sunnah/

It’s amazing to reflect upon that moment when the revelation came to the Prophet (peace be upon him). And to reflect on how people begin to embrace Islam and begin to follow the Prophet (peace be upon him). In a very real way, Islam comes as a human but also as a disruptive force to the Arabian Peninsula. The nature of true religion is that it agitates a society. It highlights the negative things in that society that need to be remedied. And it acts as a refuge for people in that society that maybe suffering from the ills that are prevalent in it. This was very much the case when Allah brought the final revelation to our beloved Prophet Muhammad. So people begin to embrace Islam, at first in smaller numbers. And they’re congregating in Dar Al-Arqam , in Makkah. As time passes, more and more people embrace Islam. Reflect for a moment upon the idea that the Prophet (peace be upon him) and his closest companions were there for people as they embrace Islam. There was a very well o...