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We have many heroes who set examples in terms of bravery and self-sacrifice throughout our Islamic history. These 9 young Muslim leaders are inspiring. A few days ago, while waiting for a bus to take me downtown, I met an elderly Canadian lady. She wore a red poppy as a sign to remember the members of the armed forces who died in the line of duty during the past world wars. Spontaneously, I said, “This is a great thing about you, Canadians!” Enthusiastically she asked, “What is it? What do you mean?” Read Also: 5 Lessons from Malcolm X Life I said, “You, unlike many other people, never forget your heroes; those who have sacrificed themselves for the sake of their country! That is why, when your soldiers go to battle, they do their best as they know they would always be remembered!” While on the bus, I thought of the many heroes who have been exceptional examples in terms of bravery and self-sacrifice throughout our Islamic history. But almost no one remembers them or cares abo...

What defines happiness in this modern world? Many young Muslim women struggle with understanding how to safely pursue happiness without compromising their own values. 6 Avenues of Happiness The definition of happiness has shifted over the last few decades, as cultural norms have drastically changed in American society.  According to Positive Psychology, happiness is a state, not a trait. In other words, it isn’t a long-lasting, permanent feature or personality trait, but a more fleeting, changeable state. Happiness is equated with feeling pleasure or contentment, meaning that happiness is not to be confused with joy, ecstasy, bliss, or other more intense feelings. Happiness can be either feeling or showing, meaning that happiness is not necessarily an internal or external experience, but can be both. The idea that happiness is defined by pleasure makes many young Muslim women nervous. We are often told to restrain our desires and be mindful of constantly seeking p...

Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended the entry of foreigners for Umrah pilgrimage and tourism purposes over coronavirus fears. Deadly Coronavirus: Here Is How to Protect Yourself The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the decision on Thursday as health authorities take precautionary measures to prevent COVID-19 from reaching the kingdom. The government is “suspending entry to the Kingdom for the purpose of Umrah and visiting the Prophet’s Mosque temporarily”, the foreign ministry said in a statement quoted by Agence France Press (AFP). #Statement | Proactive Preventive Measures to Prevent the Arrival of the New Coronavirus ( #COVID19 ) to the Kingdom pic.twitter.com/fuBAWq19Du — Foreign Ministry (@KSAmofaEN) February 26, 2020 Saudi Arabia has not reported any cases of the new coronavirus, according to the World Health Organization’s latest situation report. The kingdom urged its citizens to “exercise caution before traveling to countries experiencing Cor...

It is an established and undeniable fact that the Prophet Muhammad , (peace and blessings be upon him) was unlettered. The Quran which was revealed to him has challenged all mankind with all their literary geniuses, non-Muslim scholars and scientists, from the first day of its revelation to the Last Day, to produce something like it. There is no other book like it. It is absolutely perfect in the Arabic language. It has no mistakes in grammar, meanings or context. Moreover predictions in the Quran have come true; and its teachings are clearly for all people, all places and all times. In this video Sheikh Sohaib Saeed brings to light verses from the Quran as evidence that the Quran is an absolutely formidable, extraordinary and unconquerable stronghold which the hand of heaven established on the earth. Check the other parts of this series: The Eternal Challenge: What is the Quran? Eternal Challenge: Prophet and Book of Allah The Prophet Didn’t Make Quran… Rather, Quran Made...

A wise old man was sitting at the riverbank. He saw a cat that had fallen into the water. It was flailing around trying to save itself from drowning. Did You Really Forgive That Person? So, the man decided to save the cat. He stretched his hand out, but was scratched by the cat. He pulled his hand back in pain. However, a minute later, he stretched his hand out again to save the cat, but it scratched him again and again. He pulled his hand back in pain. Another minute later, he was yet again trying for the third time. Forgive Those Who Hurt You A man watching nearby yelled out: “Oh wise man! You have not learned your lesson for the first time, nor the second time, and now you’re trying to save the cat for a third time?” The wise man paid no heed to the other man and kept on trying until he managed to save the cat. He then walked over to the man and patted his shoulder saying: My son, it is in the cat’s nature to scratch, and it is in my nature to love and have sympat...

Although most know quite a bit about the world-famous heavyweight boxing champion who professed to have the ability to float like a butterfly and sting like a bee, there are a multitude of other things that Muhammad Ali achieved in his 74-years . Here are 13 cool things you may not have previously known: Muhammad Ali: The Phenomenon 1 – Muhammad Ali was at least partially East African. His paternal grandmother was from Madagascar.   2 – Ali’s boxing passion began when he was 12-years-old and seeking justice for his stolen bicycle. Louisville police office and boxing coach, Joe E. Martin, signed Ali up to learn how to box. He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.” – Muhammad Ali 3 – Before changing his name to Muhammad Ail, he took the name Cassius X. Ali was accepted in the Nation of Islam in 1964 and Elijah Mohammed suggested the name Muhammad Ali. 4 – Unlike other heavyweights, Ali had an unusual style. Instead...

The ideal Islamic wedding is a very simple affair and we need to remember that it is a religious ceremony and not a social function. Today we are seeing Muslim weddings become more and more extravagant and further from the sunnah than ever before. Families are inviting hundreds of guests, having mixed receptions with music and dancing and sisters are abandoning correct hijab for that day. If we want our marriage to be successful we need to stay within the limits of what is halal and keep it simple. A’isha (RA) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) said: “The most blessed marriage (nikah) is the one with the least expenses.” (al-Bayhaqi in his Shu’ab al-Iman & Mishkat al-Masabih). The post Don’t Let Your Wedding Ruin Your Marriag appeared first on About Islam . source https://aboutislam.net/multimedia/videos/dont-let-your-wedding-ruin-your-marriag/