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5 Ways to Boost Your Spirituality Belief in the existence of angels is one of the fundamental articles of faith in Islam. Muslims believe that angels were created by God from light. They carry out God’s commandments in nature and the universe. What we usually call the “forces of nature” become active because of the presence of angels behind them, working at the command of God. The Unseen Creatures Angels belong to a level of existence beyond the perceptible world of phenomena, called `alam al-ghayb . As God’s creatures living within the physical world of mundane reality, we humans cannot overstep its confines; nor can we visualize beings that exist outside of it. Muslims believe in the existence of angels because God talks about them through His revelations. Though angels are generally invisible beings, they may appear to the outward eye if required, in forms suitable for the visible world. Angel Gabriel The Arabic word for angel is malak (plural mala’ikah ), and it...

Ripped hijab, spits, and hateful comments were some of the experiences Muslim councilors had to deal with in Glasgow streets. Councilor Fyeza Ikhlaq revealed she had her hijab ripped from her head, was spat on and was told to ‘go home’ in the wake of the 7/7 London bombings. Her colleague SNP councilor Zen Ghani also revealed he had once been asked if he was carrying a bomb in his bag by a group of men as he made his way home from his mosque. Read Also:   Muslim MPs: UK Gov’t Not Giving Islamophobia Proper Attention The testimonies were shared with members of the city council as they debated a motion adopt a definition of Islamophobia in order to tackle hate crimes in the city, Glasgow World reported. “Many Muslim citizens across Glasgow will be able to give their own experiences of Islamophobia,” councilor Ghani told the City Council. “It is important that we listen to their experiences so we can learn from them as being subject to Islamophobic abuse can be one of the mos...

During the time of `Uthman ibn `Affan (may Allah be pleased with him) differences in reading the Qur’an became obvious. After consultation with the Companions, `Uthman had a standard copy prepared from the  suhuf  of Abu Bakr that were kept with Hafsah at that time. The following is the report in the  Sahih of   Al –   Bukhari: Anas bin Malik narrated : Hudhaifah ibn Al-Yaman came to `Uthman at the time when the people of Sham and the people of Iraq were waging war to conquer Arminya and Adharbijan. Hudhaifah was afraid of their (the people of Sham and Iraq) differences in the recitation of the Qur’an, so he said to `Uthman, ‘O Commander of the Faithful! Save this nation before they differ about the Book (Qur’an), as Jews and the Christians did before’. How Was the Quran Collected? So, `Uthman sent a message to Hafsah saying, ‘Send us the manuscripts of the Qur’an so that we may compile the Qur’anic materials in perfect copies and return the manu...

Even righteous people can fall into the sin of backbiting. In this video, Sheikh Omar Suleiman tells us the story of a man who committed the act of backbiting at the time of the Prophet (SAW). What can we learn from this interesting story? Read Also: Backbiting: Causes and Remedy The post Backbiting Is a Major Sin appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/backbiting-is-a-major-sin/

Frequently, Christians say to me that “God is Love”, as if the God I know and love is not a loving God. They couldn’t be more wrong, because: {He (Allah) is the All-Forgiving, the All-Loving.} (Quran 85:14 ) One of the 99 names of Allah is “Al-Wadud” ( the All-Loving ). So, when they tell me that Allah is not a loving God, I am confident to correct them stating that Allah is the Most loving. The word “Al-Wadud” means that He loves and honors those that worship Him. He gives His blessings upon them out of His love for them.   {On those who believe and work deeds of righteousness, will (Allah) Most Gracious bestow love.} (Quran 19:96 ) Be Optimistic About Future - Trust in Allah's Plan The entire universe and everything in it is proof of Allah’s love for all of mankind. He loves us so much that He gave us an endless variety of foods, a vast array of wildlife, the ability to see changes in our surroundings by the changes in weather, and the sun, moon, and stars...

Mufti Menk reminds us of a statement Allah (SWT) teaches us to say whenever we have lost a loved one or anything precious to us. What is that statement? And how does that statement soothe our hearts? SubhanAllah! Read Also: Losing A Loved One The post What To Do When a Beloved Passes Away appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/what-to-do-when-a-beloved-passes-away/

During the 7th century, Islamic civilization opened its doors to new ideas from the East and from the West, introducing Islamic art, architecture, astronomy, chemistry, mathematics, medicine, music, philosophy and ethics to the world. In light of this, Muslim physicians, geographers, and scientists have all left huge contributions in the world civilization. In this folder, we celebrate some of those figures and their contributions to humanity. Al-Battani (Albategnius): The Trigonometrical Genius Here’s A Muslim Geographer You Should Know   Omar Khayyam: Poet With Flair for Numbers   Az-Zahrawi: The Great Muslim Surgeon  Great Muslim Scholars: Avicenna Ibn al-Haytham (Alhazen): Master of Optics Averroes & the European Renaissance Jabir Ibn Hayyan – The Father Of Chemistry Al-Kindi: Genius Bridge Between Civilizations Al-Idrisi: A Muslim Pioneer of Modern Geography The post Meet Genius Thinkers ...

His works are still studied today in many universities around the world! Find out more about Jabir ibn Hayyan, the Father of Chemistry! The post Jabir Ibn Hayyan – The Father Of Chemistry appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/videos/jabir-ibn-hayyan-father-chemistry/

In this interesting nasheed, Muad and Zayaan remind us of the love that ensues between parents and their children. A love that is priceless, unconditional and incomparable, a love, worth more than diamonds and pearls. SubhanaAllah! Very interesting! The post Diamonds and Pearls – (Nasheed by Muad and Zayaan) appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/videos/a-love-worth-more-than-all-diamonds-and-pearls/

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...

Is it just me or does the time seem to be passing more quickly lately? One minute it is 2021 the next we are in the final half of the other year. No matter how badly we want the time to slow down it just moves forward, one second, one minute, and one hour at a time. Days go by and it feels like minutes. Before the day’s work even starts it is night time. God mentions this phenomenon in various places throughout the Quran. {They will say: “We stayed a day or part of a day. Ask of those who keep account.} ( 23:113 ) {…A speaker from among them said, “How long have you stayed (here)?” They said, “We have stayed (perhaps) a day or part of a day.” They said, “Your Lord (alone) knows best how long you have stayed (here)…} ( 18:19 ) Your Life is the Product of Your Thoughts Time passes swiftly, and when we stand before God on the Day of Judgment it will seem as if we have lived, dreamed and hoped for less than a day. It will seem as if we have worshipped our Creator...

El sueño hace que cierres los ojos, pero la fuerza continúa corriendo por tus venas y nervios, sosteniendo la vida en tu cuerpo, nunca para ni se debilita. La fuerza de agradecimiento es similar. ¿Quién mantiene tus venas y nervios vivos, activos y vigilantes por ti? ¿Quién los creó y los puso a funcionar de la nada? No fuimos creados porque lo pedimos, ni se nos proveyó cuando éramos un embrión y un bebé porque lo pedimos. Sino que fue el Generoso Otorgador y el Glorioso Hacedor quien lo hizo por ti, por Su Gracia. Verdaderamente es más misericordioso contigo que tú mismo. El significado del agradecimiento El agradecimiento es una palabra que, al igual que la gratitud, significa alabanza y exaltación, y en esto radica su valor y mérito. El origen fue la misericordia, no el pecado Lo importante es que la lengua exprese gratitud mientras el corazón la siente y reconocer en lo más profundo que Dios, como fuente de todo bien que acaece, merece todo el agradecimiento que s...

We have all heard the expression, “the glass is half full or half empty”. How you perceive it tells you something about your own perception of life. Finding Meaning and Optimism Through Hardship Do you choose to be optimistic and feel gratitude for the half-full glass, or do you choose pessimism and feel disappointment that the glass is half empty? This glass can represent your career, your marriage, or even your faith. Optimism is more than just having a sunny disposition. It embodies an attitude of perseverance, patience, and not giving up in the face of difficulty. An optimistic person will notice opportunities instead of focusing on the hardships. This all describes positive thinking patterns, which in turn make your emotions more stable. This cycle of positive thought patterns and emotions will undoubtedly lead to better behaviors. Can You Be Overly Optimistic? Some will say that being optimistic opens people up to disappointment and greater letdowns. While ...