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It’s summer vacation when everyone wants a nice getaway, plans for trips, and searches for travel tips before heading to the planned destination. Let’s start packing our bags and leave the crowded and choking city with its hot, heavy, and stifling weather. Dua for Traveling Let’s go far away and head to a place where there’s a long blue beach and golden sand, a place of which every part speaks so delicately and beautifully of nature. Now we’re here! A nice chalet overlooking a garden and a beach. It’s wonderful, isn’t it? After that long trip, don’t you feel a little tired? Do you have a headache? OK, just look in your bags, and you’ll surely find some painkillers. You didn’t find any? Even in that little backpack? Never mind. A cold shower will melt your tiredness away, but where are the soap and the towel? Can’t you see that you’ve forgotten many important things while there is a lot of unnecessary stuff packed in your bags? Didn’t you prepare yourself well be...

Meet 15 year old Sam who converted to Islam after asking his friend about Muslims and Islam. What pulled him in was how we should be modest. He has a very important message to the youth! Check out his amazing story! Read Also : American Convert’s Amazing Qur’an Recitation! The post Conversion Story: 15 Year Old Sam’s Story and Message to Youth! appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/videos/15-year-old-sams-convert-story-and-message-to-the-youth/

Over the years, so many Muslims in the West have been faced with blatant Islamophobic acts and religious hostility, be it burning the Qur’an, tearing up the Qur’an, etc. In this video, Dr. Yasir Qadhi reminds us how the Prophet (PBUH) dealt with it and how we should act when things like this happen. Read Also: 5 Tips for New Muslims Facing Islamophobic Bullying & Intimidation The post Battling Islamophobia in the Face of Qur’an Burning appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/videos/battling-islamophobia-in-the-face-of-the-quran-burning/

After the immigration of Muslims from Makkah to Madinah, one may imagine that Makkah can live now in peace, away from Muslims. However, the people of Makkah have another opinion. For many reasons, they see a great danger in the fact that Muslims and Islam have found a new home in Madinah. What Prophet Said When He Arrived in Madinah – Madinah is on the road of business caravans to the Levant. – Muslims will build their strength and return to Makkah to take back their homes and wealth that they left behind when they migrated. They might also try to take revenge for the torture they went through in Makkah. – Muhammad and his Companions will never stop promoting their message and calling people to their religion; that will threaten Makkah’s leadership in Arabia and will, consequently, threaten Makkah’s financial sources. – Given the strength of the two main tribes of Madinah which is expected to increase significantly if the two tribes should unite, Madinah can form a ...

Plants have been sources of inspiration for Sue Wickinson, a botanical illustrator, since she was young. Her artistic goal is to record with accuracy the wide variety of colors, textures, and the tiny nuances of changing shapes During her exploration journeys to the Middle East, she was amazed by the descriptions of flowers and plants found in the Quran. She began to work with Dr. Shahina Ghazanfar, a scientist and author of the book, Plants of the Quran: History & Culture. The fruit of their project is a collection of 30 beautiful paintings depicting the botanic and floral flora of the Quran. Source: Craig Lidgerwood The artworks are exhibited in the Kew Royal Botanic Garden in London until mid-September. Watch the video for more images. Read more: Plants in Qur’an: Date Palm Muslim Nutritionist on Herbal Doctrine of Signatures The post The Plants of the Qur’an Collection Now in London appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/uncategorized...

For those of us living in the West, qadar (divine will or destiny) is a difficult topic to grapple with. The Western world is based on the idea that we make our own destiny and that we should push to reach our goals no matter what it takes. And this attitude has led to some amazing advances and discoveries that benefit mankind greatly. But, as Muslims, should we consider this attitude impetuous? How should we understand the destiny Allah has ordained for us? And how do we explain the fact that we have free will ? As Muslims, we know that whatever is written for us will unerringly come to us; whether it is fortune or calamity. But we also know that we must put forth the effort to try to reach our goals. Islam does not prohibit the Western “go get ‘em” attitude, it only tempers it with wisdom. Destiny and Free Will Never Give Up - The Power of Hope in the Quran Some of the wisdom Islam affords us is in knowing that: “What comes to us would never have missed us and what...

Izzeddin Hamdi saves 17 people, including a baby, from burning building He is now being hailed as hero and social media users say he deserves a Legion of Honor, France’s highest order of merit A catastrophic loss of life has been averted, thanks to efforts of a young Muslim man who managed to save 17 people, including a baby, from fire in France. Izzeddin Hamdi, young baker, risked his life after entering a burning building in Romans-sur-Isere in southeastern France on Friday, Anadolu Agency reported. One of the firefighters said when his crew arrived at the burning building there were already flames 5-6 meters high. Read Also: Muslim Neighbor Praised for Saving Family from House Fire As the first erupted in the area of his job, he rushed into the building through the window and managed to save 17 people from the fire, including a baby, before firefighters arrived. Hailed as hero in his neighborhood, numerous Twitter users said he is deserving of a Legion of Honor, F...

Islam places importance on friends, peers, and companions because they have a great influence on our children. Their thoughts, passions, and behaviours always rub off on them. Explore these tips with Sheikh Ibrahim Hindy, as he tries to help your child overcome peer pressure and choose friends that elevate them in this life and the next. Read Also: Can Muslims Be Friends with Non-Muslims? The post Tips for Parents: Friends Influence Your Children appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/videos/friends-influence-your-children/

Ensuring freedom of expression for all is crucial, as is avoiding selective implementation that disregards certain groups. In Islam, burning any of the Holy Books sent by Allah (SWT) is very unacceptable. So why burn the Qur’an? Instead, let’s prioritise learning the Qur’an in order to build a harmonious society. Click on this video to find out more! This is the Excerpt below Freedom of expression ought to apply to everyone, but it should not be used selectively to please some parties while disregarding others. How then can we build a harmonious society, even with the diversity of our religion? Watch this video to learn more. Read Also: How to Understand Quran Correctly The post Burning of The Holy Book appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/uncategorized/burning-of-the-holy-book/

Event is part of the annual National Muslim Soup Kitchen Day Muslim volunteers pack 3000 free meals for the homeless and the poor Launched in 2016, this is the Muslim Soup Kitchen Project’s eighth year. Muslim volunteers from all ages gathered on Saturday, July 29, to pack and serve around 3000 free meals for delivery in sites in Albany, Schenectady and Troy. The effort came as part of the Muslim Soup Kitchen Project’s participation in the annual National Muslim Soup Kitchen Day, when volunteers prepare meals for the homeless and the poor. Read Also: National Muslim Soup Kitchen Day Feeds Hungry The effort “is the true meaning of faith in action,” said Sohaib Chekima, principal of Annur Islamic School, Times Union reported. “The organizers and their volunteers know nothing about the beneficiaries other than their appreciation for a fresh homemade meal.”  Launched in 2016, this is the Muslim Soup Kitchen Project ( MSKP ) eights year. The effort, which began in...

When the lifestyle of one who is working solely for the material gains of this world is compared with that of a person who is striving for the everlasting rewards of the Hereafter, there is seemingly very little difference. In both cases, each person seems to be striving to maintain a quality life. The Qur’an , however, states that the two parties are far from equal: {Is then the one who believes equal to the man who is a transgressor and wicked? Not equal are they.} (As-Sajdah 32: 18) What Is the Difference? It is clear that the non-believer, limited to himself and feeding upon his own desires, cannot compare with the true believer. The non-believer may fulfil all his worldly desires, but his accomplishments will only bring temporary satisfaction; {To him who desires only this fleeting life, We grant him only here and only as much as We please, only to whomever We will: but in the end We consign him to Hell.} (Al-Israa’  17: 18.) Time Flies, But You Are The Pilot ...

Friends can make or break us. It’s true! And even backed-up by the sunnah and science. So, how do we find good friends, and how do we keep them ? If anyone relieves a Muslim believer from one of the hardships of this worldly life, Allah will relieve him of one of the hardships of the Day of Resurrection. If anyone makes it easy for the one who is indebted to him (while finding it difficult to repay), Allah will make it easy for him in this worldly life and in the Hereafter, and if anyone conceals the faults of a Muslim, Allah will conceal his faults in this world and in the Hereafter. Allah helps His slave as long as he helps his brother.” -Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), narrated by Abu Hurairah [Muslim]. Showing mercy to a fellow believer is a big deal. Some examples: listening to the heartaches of your friend’s family drama; helping your friend with homework; or giving feedback on your friend’s draft resume. Where to find good friends The Ch...

In our minds, we live most of our lives in the future. 4 Ways to Find Joy and Happiness in Life But thinking too much about the future is like buying furniture for a house that has not yet been built. Then when the furniture is in our possession, we have no place to put it, and it crowds our life in the present. In other words, we fill our days with thought, concern, anticipation and anxiety with a tomorrow we may never see. We Rush to the Future for the Good it may Hold As children, we are eager to be older so that we can be one of the “big kids”. As teenagers, we cannot wait to be adults and free from our parents’ restrictions. As adults, we dream about retirement when we will be able to enjoy all our free time. As human beings, we have a tendency to rush to the future for the good we perceive to be there. But we are not guaranteed tomorrow , nor are we guaranteed anything from it. When we place too much hope in tomorrow, we risk dangerous outcomes. We can start to ...

In this video, Sister Nafisa elaborates on 7 factors that can lead to a decline in our Iman (faith). She thoroughly discusses each of these points and emphasizes on the importance of addressing them to safeguard our Iman from weakening. Read Also: What’s The Beauty of Iman? The post 7 Signs of Decreasing Iman appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/videos/7-causes-of-falling-iman/

Described as “one of the brightest stars in the British Muslim community”, tributes have been pouring to mourn Dr. Shabir Akhtar who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 63. Dr Akhtar, a well-known poet and philosopher,  rose to national prominence as a spokesperson for the Bradford Council for Mosques during the Rushdie affair, The Telegraph and Argus reported. During the period, he debated with the likes of Ian McEwan, Melvyn Bragg and Michael Ignatieff.  Read Also: Muslims Pay Tribute to Irish Singer Sinéad O’Connor Imran Khan, the President of Bradford Council for Mosques, said: “We are extremely saddened by the sudden and sad death of Dr Shabir Akhtar. “Dr Shabir was a man of exceptional intellect and prowess. “His death at a relatively young age is an enormous loss to the Muslim and the wider intellectual community.” “Dr Shabir served Bradford Council for Mosques throughout the Rushdie Affair which was perhaps one of the most difficult episodes in the l...

The Muslim prayer (Salah) plays a very important role in the life of every Muslim. Here are 10 fascinating facts about the prayer. These facts include the Adhan (call to prayer), Wudu (washing before prayer), etc. Watch this video to find out more! Read Also: Postures of Muslim Prayer Explained The post 10 Surprising Facts About Muslim Prayer appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/videos/10-surprising-facts-about-muslim-prayer/

How to overcome laziness? This is a troubling question for many people. Laziness is a disease of the heart which can paralyze the potential of a person. In the modern era of fast-food, high-speed internet, 4G data on our phones, it’s difficult to live an active lifestyle and beat procrastination. Overcome Laziness What are some tips from the life of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) on conquering laziness? How to live an anti-lazy lifestyle? Brother Murphy shares a few tips. More from Brother Murphy: Hitting a Speed Bump in Your Duaa? Here is One Useful Tip Keeping Ramadan Alive: Forgive and You'll Be Forgiven The post Tips from the Prophet’s Life to Overcome Laziness appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/shariah/refine-your-heart/tips-and-steps/tips-conquer-laziness/

We suggest three different approaches to keeping your brain well-running this summer: online courses, planning ahead, and/or educating yourself. There are plenty of free ways to study while still enjoying your summer break! 5 Tips for Better Use of Summer Time If you were thinking these are your study-free months, wait! There are lots of good reasons and science that encourage learning during the summer months. And there can even be some fun in studying over the summer. Research has shown most students experience the “ summer slide ,” falling behind in reading ability and academic skills when they don’t read or study over the summer. Meanwhile, savvy students use the time off to get ahead. With so many excellent and free resources available, why not gift yourself with some new knowledge, or at least stay the course and don’t fall behind?  Traditional Free Classes Online Courses Maybe you are behind on a certain subject or just not that into it. Taking...