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Curious why people do not soar towards their Lord, on the wings of longing, rather than being driven to Him by whips of fear? Ignorance of God and His Religion is surely the cause behind this cold or alienated feeling – although humans will never find one who is kinder and more merciful to them than their Lord. Allah’s Kindness His kindness and tenderness are completely pure, untainted by any interests or aims, being attributes of His absolute perfection and exalted Self. The story of mankind shows that God created men and women to honor them, not humiliate them, and to empower them, not overpower them on earth: {And surely, We gave you authority on the earth and appointed for you therein provisions (for your life). Little thanks do you give. And surely, We created you (your father Adam) and then gave you (human) form, then We said to the angels, “Prostrate to Adam.”} (Al-‘Araf 7: 10-1 ) The role of religion in humans’ lives is to steer their course away from evil, towards goo...

Though visiting Madinah is not part of Hajj, many pilgrims ensure they never miss it Muslims dearly love the “Prophet’s city”. Here he lived, spread the message and passed away. These are the 4 top-visited places in Madinah after the Prophet’s Mosque. 1. THE PROPHET’S GRAVE The Prophet was buried in a room close to his mosque. Later expansions of the mosque attached the grave to it. Muslims visit and greet the Prophet and his two Companions, Abu Bakr and Umar, buried beside him. 2. THE BAQI’ CEMETERY Visiting graves is a great, spiritual experience. It softens the heart and reminds us of the next life. Baqi ‘ includes most of the Prophet’s wives and many of his Companions 3-QUBA MOSQUE It was built by the Prophet when he approached Madinah in the course of his Hijrah (migration). According to a hadith, you gain the reward of an Umrah if you cleanse yourself at home and pray in Quba mosque 4- MOUNT OF UHUD It witnessed the second battle in Islam when polytheists tried to inva...

In this inspiring lecture, Imam Siraj Wahhaj speaks about the goal that each and every one yarns for; happiness. Sharing reflections on different -stories and real life stories, from the past and present and offers his prescription to achieve happiness. In this Video When the Prophet’s child died Marrying a pretty girl is the answer? Story of a famous singer Dunya is the prison for a believer Why 5 school postponed midterms in Norway? A father deprived of his daughter A dip in the Hellfire and another in Paradise Real life is not here More on Happiness: With Tears in Eyes, Taxi Passenger Repents (Story)   Fight Your Depression with Surat Ad-Duha (Video)   Why Are Young Muslims So Unhappy?   The post Imam Siraj: Happiness Takes Work appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/shariah/refine-your-heart/advice/imam-siraj-happiness-takes-work-video/

How would the Prophet (PBUH) celebrate? Celebrations are a time to gather, eat, and connect with others. Here are some lessons we can take from the Prophet ﷺ on how to celebrate and feast, particularly during Eid and weddings. Read Also: How Did Prophet Muhammad Celebrate Eid? (video) The post How Would Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Celebrate Joyous Occasions? appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/videos/how-did-the-prophet-pbuh-celebrate/

A video showing former Chelsea Muslim star N’Golo Kanté holding the crutches of Algerian midfielder Ismael Bennacer as both men perform hajj has gone viral, with many praising the French midfielder for his humility. كانتي يحمل عكازات إسماعيل بن ناصر أثناء أداء مناسك الحج pic.twitter.com/SAjsFgsSeI — موقع جول السعودي – GOAL (@GoalSA) June 27, 2023 Kanté, a French Muslim of Malian descent, has recently signed for Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittihad. Read Also: Chelsea Star Has Dinner with Fan He Met at Mosque Algerian midfielder Bennacer was injured at the end of last season while playing with AC Milan. Audience regarded the video as a testament to the atmosphere of humbleness and equality that hajj represents. Al-Ittihad signed World Cup winner Kanté on a three-year deal worth £86.2 million earlier this month. Ibrahima Konaté Other Muslim Players in Hajj Kanté is not the only Muslim superstar performing hajj after news revealed that Liverpool FC’s Ibrahima Kon...

Inspired by his nephew to help others fighting cancer, Abbas Ibrahim, a Muslim man from Bolton, will be running the Ironman 5K Night Run on Friday. Ibrahim was inspired to run the charity event as his nephew, Muhammad Eesa Ibrahim, is currently undergoing chemotherapy after a successful removal of his brain tumor. The 7-year-old was diagnosed in January 2023, The Bolton News reported. Read Also:   Resilience & Restraint: How to Be Patient Like Prophet Muhammad “He has been through a lot this year and looks up to me as a role model,” Abbas said. “I am the youngest uncle, so I spend a lot of time with him. He’s my little lion.” Young Eesa, who cannot attend school due to fear of infection, will attend the end of the run for his uncle. Thank You Creating Legacy for Late Son, Couple Give Toys to Children Hospital The uncle sees the run as a chance to thank NHS staff at The Christie and Manchester Children’s Hospital for their treatment of Ee...

What is our purpose of existence? This is a question that has been asked by people, philosophers basically, from the beginning of time; Why are we here? What is our purpose? Why were we put in this world? And what we are intended to accomplish? Essence of Worship While this is an issue that has been discussed by many philosophers., Allah, exalted is He, has actually given us the answer to this question, a very clear answer. He tells us in the Quran: I created the jinn and humankind only that they might worship Me. ( 51: 5 ) So Allah explains in this verse that He has not created jinn and human beings except for one single purpose: to fulfill worship to Allah. So the reason why we exist, the reason why we were created is for this one singular purpose. The construction of this verse  is important as you notice the ayah begins with a negation, it says that Allah doesn’t just say that He created mankind for this purpose. How to Feel God's Peace in This Life? ...

Eid mubarak to all dear brothers and sisters! We hope that you are having a blessed holiday season with your family and loved ones. Take a look at this image gallery and watch how other Muslims are celebrating these days around the world. Barcelona – Spain Source: Centre Cultural Islamic Catala Sevilla – Spain Source: Mohammad Idrissi Liverpool – UK Source: Liverpool Echo News London – UK Muslims gather to perform the Eid al-Adha prayer at the Highbury Park in London. (Photo by Rasid Necati Aslim/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Source: My West London Luton Source: Eid Luton Manila – Philippines Source: Manila Bulletin Madinah – Saudi Arabia Source: Marroquies y Musulmanes New Jersey – United States Source: Yeni Safak Nigeria Source: IPNA Pakistan Source: Kamranfareed-oficial Source: Sameer Shoukat Read More About Eid: Don’t Feel Like Celebrating This Eid? Eid Al-Adha -(Nasheed By Dawud Wharnsby) Eid al Adha – Following the Footsteps of Abraham ...

In this enlightening video, Ustadha Yasmin Mogahed emphasizes the presence of Allah (SWT) in our lives, particularly during difficult and complicated moments. She reminds us of what is required of us in such trying times and how exercising patience, placing trust in Allah, and maintaining unwavering faith can help improve the circumstances. Read Also: Hardships in Life; A Blessing in Disguise The post Finding Peace in Hardship – Yasmin Mogahed appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/videos/finding-peace-in-hardship-yesmin-mogahed/

We’ve been discussing the Beautiful Names of Allah Almighty and today I’d like to discuss the Name As-Salam which is translated to the word peace. This word salam is derived from the root word s-l-m and its various derived forms and it’s presented over hundred times in the Quran . This word connotes safety, peace, security, well-being, contentment, tranquility, and also perfection. 10 Tips for Finding Inner Peace in a Turbulent World When we’re talking about the Name As-Salam, the perfection is because of Allah’s perfection in His essence and all of His attributes and actions. He has no imperfection so this Name also embodies that. Inner Peace So let’s start thinking about inner peace. Allah is As-Salam, the Source of Peace, in fact He is the only source of peace. So when it comes to human beings and our psychological make up or our emotional make up, all of us, what are we seeking other than peace in our lives? We see people striving for to get a better job so t...

This article explores the rituals of the final day of Hajj (Dhul-Hijjah 11-13). For a full guide of Hajj rituals, click here . After finishing the rituals of the first day of Eid , you are done with the major rituals of Hajj – the pillars of Hajj – and therefore you are totally absolved of the state of ihram . These rituals of Hajj remain: 1- Spending two or three nights in Mina 2- Throwing the pebbles 3- Making the Farewell Tawaf 1- Spending Nights in Mina Mina: What Are the Mistakes Pilgrims Often Make? You have to spend two or three nights following the first day of Eid in Mina. If you intend to spend just two nights in Mina, you have to leave before the Maghrib Prayer of Dhul-Hijjah 12. Throughout the three days following the first day of Eid, you are not obliged to stay in Mina in the daytime, yet staying in Mina is the sunnah . These three days are called the Days of Tashreeq . The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “ The Days of Tashreeq are da...

US President Joe Biden and Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have joined the chorus of world leaders congratulating the world’s Muslims for Eid Al Adha celebrations. Stressing the significance of `Eid as a “great holiday” of Islam, Biden  conveyed  his and Jill Biden’s best wishes to all Muslims celebrating the feast – particularly in the US. “In the United States, we are proud to be home to millions of Muslims who enrich our nation’s cultural fabric and contribute to our shared prosperity,” Biden said. Read Also: All About Eid Al-Adha 1443/2022 (Special Collection) “We value the countless contributions American Muslims make to our society, from education and healthcare to business and public service.”  Biden added that the presence of Muslim communities strengthens America’s commitment to cultural diversity and religious freedom. “We value the countless contributions American Muslims make to our society, from education and healthcare to business and public se...

The Prophet (SAW) said; “Whoever possesses the following three qualities will have the sweetness of faith. The one who Allah and His Prophets become dearer to than anyone else. The one who loves a person and he loves him only for the sake of Allah. The one who hates to revert to atheism (disbelief) as he hates to be thrown into the fire.” (Bukhari:16) Allah (SWT) has used the word “ love ” as a central figure in Islam. We all know that the true meaning of love is complete sacrifice, and also letting go of your ego to be happy for your loved ones in the time of their own happiness. The Sufis are the best example in this regard. They devote their time for the sake of Allah’s love without any expectation and complaint. Why do they do so? It is because before our birth, we have taken a promise to love Allah (SWT) more than anyone else. Allah (SWT) further said: Allah will surely ascertain who are the believers and who are the hypocrites. (Annkabut) So, as Allah has sent u...

Food is an integral part of celebration when it comes to any festival! And  Eid Al-Adha ,   which literally means the “sacrifice feast”, is celebrated across the world by Muslims preparing traditional Eid Al Adha food. During Eid al-Adha, meat lovers will enjoy a variety of tasty dishes and amazing smells! We bring to you 7 mouth-watering traditional Eid dishes from around the world . Eid Mubarak! Egyptian Fattah Slow Cooker Beef Curry Kabsa Recipe Lamb Ribs Recipe  Bukhari Rice  Baked Beef Kofta Kebab Pastry Stuffed Beef  The post 7 Traditional Eid Recipes From Around The World (Videos) appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/family-life/get-cooking/prepare-delicious-eid-recipes-video/

Have you ever wondered why we celebrate Eid? In this video, Mufti Abdur-Rahman Ibn Yusuf sheds light on the reasons behind observing the celebration of Eid, providing a detailed an explanation about the two Eids. Read Also: What Are the Rulings and Etiquettes of Eid? The post Why Do We Celebrate ‘Eid? appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/videos/why-do-we-celebrate-eid-2/

Eidun Mubarak is a festive celebration that harmonizes hearts, rejuvenates faith, and fortifies the bonds of love and compassion. Thrill yourself in this capitvating Eid nasheed by Brother Muad! Read Also: ‘Eid Takbeer – ‘Eid Mubarak! Read Also: 4 Easy Eid Desserts You Must Make! The post Eidun Mubarak – (Nasheed By Muad) appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/videos/eidun-mubarak-nasheed-by-muad/

Well, you may have some valid reasons behind your feelings: 1- Eid Al-Adha is different from Eid Al-Fitr. Here, you did not fast for 30 days and break your fast on the day of Eid. There is no change of habits. You don’t get that happiness that accompanies your first breakfast among family and friend after four weeks of fasting. 2- Even on the spiritual side, in Eid Al-Adha you don’t get the sweetness of achievement after fasting Ramadan. Ramadan has been always a turning point in the life of many. The first real test for that change occurs usually on the first day of Shawwal. Once again, we don’t get all of that in Eid Al-Adha. 3- You may have a completely different argument: brother! How can I enjoy my Eid while My Muslim brothers and sisters are suffering? Some people even quote Salah Eddine Al-Ayyubi when he was asked to smile but he said “how can I smile while Al-Aqsa Mosque is a hostage”? All About Eid Al-Adha 1443/2022 (Special Collection) 4- In some communities, ...

One thing didn’t happen last ‘Eid Al-Adha that I hope I don’t forget to do again this year. It’s the most basic of Islamic manners and was lost on all of us. A European ‘Eid  In a small Swedish city called Linköping, I was listening to last year’s ‘Eid khutbah in Arabic. Like many non-Arabic-speaking Muslims, I don’t have Arabic as my first language. I grew up in an Arabic-speaking country, but my Arabic is still rusty and limited. I use a bilingual Qur’an to understand most of the text, but some I can translate off the top of my head. There were several gaps in my understanding of the khutbah by our local Moroccan imam.  I am not so familiar with the Moroccan accent, intonation, and vocabulary. Tips for an Enlightening Eid Al-Adha I was sitting by myself in a packed hall of worshippers from several nationalities and language communities. The prayers take place in a sports hall of the university, as the smaller mosques in our city do not have enough space. E...

As Muslims around the world prepare to welcome `Eid Al-Adha, Canadian Muslims have set different venues for celebrating the religious holiday, organizing large gatherings in Greater Toronto Area. `Eid Al-Adha, or “Feast of Sacrifice”, is one of the two most important Islamic celebrations, together with `Eid Al-Fitr. It begins with  special prayers  to mark the day, Muslims then offer  udhiyah , a ritual that commemorates the great act of sacrifice Prophet Ibrahim and his son Isma`eel were willing to make for the sake of Allah. Here follows a list of main events planned this `Eid as assembled by MuslimLink . Toronto Region: Downtown Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) Toronto Chapter Location: Woodbine Park, 1695 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON, Canada M4L 1G7 For details, click here Madinah Masjid   Address: 1015 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON, M4J 1M1 For details, click here Islamic Information and Dawah Centre   Address: 1168 Bloor St West, Toronto...