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Inviting 150 Muslim girls, the event aimed to promote inclusion and female leadership. The camp provided empowering activities, including guest speakers and soccer games. Seeking to empower young Muslim girls to join sport, Richmond FC opened its doors on the weekend to hundreds of people in a soccer-based event, promoting inclusion and offering role models to younger generations. Held on Sunday at South Arm Park, British Columbia, the one-day soccer camp was organized by youth soccer club Richmond FC (RFC) along with Voices of Muslim Women (VMW), Coho Commissary, and the City of Richmond. Read Also: Uniting People, Lancaster Muslims Set to Host Football Tournament According to RFC’s Marius Roevde, the aim was to “foster an environment where young girls can not only hone their soccer skills but also forge meaningful connections” to build towards female leadership,  Richmond News  reported. He added that the event “exceeded expectations”, “leaving a positive mark on al...

Rare phenomenon occurred on August 30 and will repeat tonight August 31 The last blue moon took place in 2009 and the next expected in 2037 “ Blessed is the One Who has placed constellations in the sky, as well as a ˹radiant˺ lamp, and a luminous moon .” Qur’an 25:61 A rare blue super moon dazzled stargazers on  Wednesday night as the glowing object illuminated the sky.  Read Also: How Small Are You to the Universe? The closest full moon of the year was the second full moon in August, therefore making it a ‘blue’ moon, France 24 reported. Saturn also joined the stunning celestial spectacle and was visible alongside the gleaming moon in parts of the world where skies were clear.  The Whole Earth witnessed the Super Blue Moon 2023 on the night of 30th and will have a chance to see it again on 31st August 2023. The previous super blue Moon occurred in December 2009, with the next set to come in quick succession: January and March of 2037. Re...

Health, cleanliness and hygiene occupy a great part of Islam’s attention. While some nations abandoned self-care and cleanliness to attain high spirituality, Islam made it obligatory to clean oneself in preparation for daily prayers. Caring for one’s hygiene is not only deemed a good habit in Islam but also rendered into rituals that constitute part of the faith itself. As mentioned above, a Muslim is required to be clean when performing daily Prayers, which includes properly cleansing oneself after using the toilet and practicing ablution. In some cases, a full body bath is obligatory such as after spouses’ intimacy. Moreover, the great encouragement for cleaning teeth as shown in the hadiths below reveals to which extent Islam was careful even for the details of personal hygiene. That is no strange for Islam cares about the wellbeing of the human both in the world and in the hereafter. A healthy strong believer is better in the sight of Allah than a weak one as the former is mo...

In this video, Mufti Menk shares with us a true life story that depicts how women are respected in Islam. Women today tend to be conscious of how they look, behave, and do things in order to seek attention from the opposite gender. Why do they do so? Click on this video to find out. Read Also: The Status of Women in Islam (Special Folder) The post “How Islam Liberated Me” – A True Story appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/videos/how-islam-liberated-me-a-true-story/

The sixth and last article of Islamic faith is belief in divine decree which means that everything good or bad, all moments of happiness or sorrow, pleasure or pain, come from God. 1- God’s Foreknowledge is Infallible  God is not indifferent to this world or its people.  He is Wise and Loving, but this should not make us fatalists, throwing up our hands and saying, ‘what’s the point of making any effort ?’ God’s foreknowledge does not compromise human responsibility. God holds us accountable for what we can do, what is within our capability, but  He does not hold us accountable for things we cannot do.  He is Just and, as He has given us only limited responsibility, judges us accordingly. We should think, plan and make the right choices, but, if sometimes things do not turn out the way we want, we need not lose hope or get depressed.  We should pray to God and try again.  If in the end we still do not achieve what we wanted, we should know we have trie...

New rules meet the dietary needs of Muslim students and promote a sense of belonging and inclusion. CAIR encourages Muslim families to contact schools to express dietary preferences. A local Muslim civil rights group has welcomed the decision by Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) to Muslim students halal dietary options. The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) also encouraged Muslim families to express dietary preferences to BCPS and MCPS school cafeteria managers, urging other school systems to adopt similar policies. Read Also: ‘Eat Pork or Go Hungry’: Muslims Criticize Single Menu in French Schools “By offering halal meal options, school systems enable observant students to uphold their beliefs while participating fully in school activities, including lunchtime,” CAIR’s Maryland director Zainab Chaudry said in a  statement . “We welcome these developments as the availability of halal meals i...

Mayor Eric Adams takes the historic decision to foster inclusivity and respect for all faiths. The new rules apply to Fridays and at sundown during Ramadan. Mosques across New York will be able to broadcast Adhan, or Muslim call to prayer, freely every Friday and throughout Ramadan under new guidelines announced Tuesday by Mayor Eric Adams to foster a spirit of inclusivity. Under the new rules, commissioned by Mayor Adams and New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Edward A. Caban, mosques will not need a special permit to publicly broadcast the Islamic call to prayer, or adhan, on Fridays, and at sundown during the holy month of Ramadan.  Read Also:     The Dream That Sparked The Adhan “For too long, there has been a feeling that our communities were not allowed to amplify their calls to prayer,” said Mayor Adams in a  statement . “Today, we are cutting red tape and saying clearly that mosques and houses of worship are free to amplify their call...

When we mention the religion of Islam, often the first word that comes to mind is peace.  The word Islam is derived from the infinitive ‘ sa-la-ma ‘ which also is the root for the word salam , which means peace. Islam is a way of life that promotes peace, dignity, respect, tolerance, justice and mercy. All of these qualities are tempered with serenity (calmness) that comes from submission to Allah. Perhaps the greatest of these qualities is mercy. It is one of the overriding themes throughout the Qur’an. {Certainly, We have brought them a Book (the Qur’an) which We have explained in detail with knowledge, – guidance, and a mercy to a people who believe.}   (Al-A`raf 7: 52) Mercy for all Mercy is that ethereal quality that embodies gentleness, piety, care, consideration, love, and forgiveness.  When these qualities are observable in this world, they are a mere reflection of Allah’s mercy towards His creation. These 9 Lovely Hadiths Show Prophet’s Care for Chi...

Gossiping and backbiting are very bad attributes of human nature which Islam frowns greatly upon. As such, we need to double check the news or information we spread out in order not to pass the wrong ones. How can we do this? Here is a quick test to help you avoid falling into this destructive sin. Read Also: How to Overcome Guilt of Gossiping The post Gossiping: Will You Pass The Triple Filter Test? appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/videos/pass-the-tripple-filter-test-before-gossiping/

In the textile of life, he was the vibrant thread that wove through the fabric of my existence. “ That is what friends are for “; that is what he would always say to me. His words were like a soothing balm for every ache in my heart. Each time I sought his wisdom, simply the solace of his brilliant mind to untangle the knots of my troubles, Mohammed would always be there, as my steadfast friend. And that continued to be the case for over 15 years. Brilliant Young Muslim Science Journalist Passes Away Through the retreat and flow of life, we weathered the storms of separation: my relocation to different cities, his demanding and active schedule, the tango of family commitments. But never did our bond fray; it remained unbreakable, a lifelong stretching across time and distance. He was my confidant, a guardian of my secrets, guiding me through life’s maze without a grain of judgment. The year 2007 painted an ordinary day with extraordinary shades, as my relationship with M...

Thousands are expected to attend the first MuslimFest in Ottawa on September 3. The festival will feature live shows, concerts, comedy, a bazaar, food, an art exhibition, and a fun village. MuslimFest is an annual cultural festival that brings together Muslims from all over Canada. The largest and the Top 100 festival in Ontario is coming to Ottawa, Ontario for the first time on Sunday, September 3. The full-day event will include LIVE shows, concerts, comedy, Bazaar, food, an art exhibition, a fun village, and more. Read Also: MuslimFest 2023: Thousands Attend Colorful Event in Mississauga It will take place at Ottawa Uyghur Center, 3555 St Joseph Blvd, from 1:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Those attending the event will have the chance to browse and shop at many unique vendors over the weekend. They will also enjoy special art performances by Muslim musicians and performers. Ottawa festival is the latest in a MuslimFest tour across Canada. The annual festival took place earlier in Lon...

The Quran contains many narratives ( qisas , singular  qissah ), referred to in the Quran itself: Why Did Caliph `Uthman Burn the Qur'an? { We do relate unto thee the most beautiful of stories } ( Yusuf 12:3 ) These narratives, which illustrate and underline important aspects of the Quranic message, fulfill their functions in a variety of ways. The following are some of the more common patterns: 1. Explaining the general message of Islam 2. Giving general guidance and a reminder 3. Strengthening the conviction of the Prophet and the believers 4. Reminding of the earlier prophets and their struggles 5. Indicating the continuity and truth of Muhammad’s message 6. Providing arguments against some opponents of Islam, such as Jews and Christians Quran Stories: Stories of the Prophets: Exemplary Patience of Prophet Ayub (PBUH) These Prophets Were Separated from Families Too… What to Learn from Them? Learn Ethics of Teamwork from Prophets Musa and H...

In this interesting nasheed, Omar Esa reminds us of the need to be mindful of the source of our wealth. We must refrain from any source that makes us earn haram money because it will turn us against Allah (SAW). Choose the righteous path by strengthening your connection with Allah (SWT) and trusting in His provision for our needs. Read Also: Computer Bought With Haram Money: Permissible To Use? The post Haram Money – (Nasheed by Omar Esa) appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/haram-money-nasheed-by-omar-esa/

Knowing limits and balances and honoring them is key to following Islam. There are many demands in life that sometimes appear to be in conflict with each other. Nevertheless, one has to negotiate carefully with different needs and tread a middle path. One such balance to be maintained is acting on free will while having faith in fate. Some people out of arrogance say that they make their own fate, as if God has no role. And some go to the other extreme of saying that free will is an illusion, suggesting that our lives have no point. Seeing Fate in a Positive Light We experience the consequences of our actions as well as situations that we did not create ourselves. Sometimes we pay for some of our mistakes. At times, we feel like we’re paying more than our due. We feel that we couldn’t have done much to avert this situation; we’ve just run into this. At those times we look to God for guidance and mercy. The best approach in such situations is to maintain patience and pray for help...

“Don’t cry, get over it. Where’s your iman anyway? We’re Muslims – we don’t get depressed. Trust Allah. In fact, you should fear Allah – what are you going to say on Judgment Day?” 4 Ways to Rise Above Depression Depression and anxiety are buzzwords of current times. Nearly everyone knows someone who is struggling with extreme sadness for a myriad of reasons. It is impossible to categorize those who go through difficult times in boxes; everyone has their own journey to traverse. But feelings of grief , sorrow and sadness are normal challenges that every person faces. This is something that Allah has already put in us. Sadness becomes dangerous when it spirals out of control into depression and anxiety. But still, as far as the Quran is concerned, there is always a way out. Going down that path is not an irreparable representation of one’s level of faith. In fact, rising from it is a sign of one’s determination and effort to make amends in a bad situation. The Challen...

I was speaking to a young man and through the conversation I heard him say, “I don’t make  du`aa’ anymore.” I asked him, “Why not?” and he replied, “I made du`aa’ for some things and I never got them so I just gave up!” I asked him if he was happy in his life, he said, “Not really.” Then I asked him if he felt he needed the mercy of Allah in his life, and at that he replied very enthusiastically, “Of course I do!” Think About It! Now this made me think very deeply about some things in life. Is it right that we (mankind in general) go on expecting things from our Creator while we sit down passively, mostly just observing life and hardly doing anything for anyone else unless it somehow fits in with our scheme of things? Is it right if a kid wants something from his mum and dad but he is doing and saying things they do not like, going out without their permission, dressing in an unacceptable way, not pulling his weight around the house, and so on, then he just come right out an...