Posted in Life with Islam on November 30, 2007 | 1 Comment »
“And He provides for him from (sources) he never could imagine. And if anyone puts his trust in Allah sufficient is (Allah) for him.For Allah will surely accomplish His purpose: verily for all things has Allah appointed a due proportion.”… Surah Talaq, 65: 3 (Al-Qur’an)
According to the Quran, bounties are not bestowed on men as a [...]
Posted in Customs, Family matters, Life with Islam, Thoughts, culture, holidays, youth on November 29, 2007 | 5 Comments »
As my child is nearing the age of understanding, I am finding it critical to be on the alert for anything that could possibly send a confusing message(s). Thus, with December just around the corner and the festive holiday decorations throughout stores or schools will raise many questions among our young Muslim children. I found the following article [...]
Posted in Life with Islam, Reflections, Spirituality, Thoughts on November 28, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Living Islam Daily
By Sister Iman bint Johari
The Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said,
‘Take benefit of five before five: your youth before your old age, your health before your sickness, your wealth before your poverty, your free-time before your preoccupation, and your life before your death.’
[al-Hakim, al-Baihaqi]
Indeed, we all, at some point in our lives, are reminded [...]
Posted in Family matters, Hope, Life with Islam, Reflections, Thoughts, writing, youth on November 27, 2007 | 4 Comments »
Open Letters, Open Hearts
Personal Letters from Muslims to Family, Friends and Others
Working Title: Open Letters, Open Hearts
Narrative Author/Editor: Christine (Amina) Benlafquih
Publisher: An-Najm Publishers, London, UK
Deadline for Submissions: January 31, 2008 (see Guidelines below)
About the Book
The anthology-style Open Letters, Open Hearts will feature heartfelt letters written by Muslims who appeal to their family, friends and others [...]
Posted in Family matters, Life with Islam, Reflections, Thoughts, culture, education on November 26, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Education is the birth right of every Muslim and Muslimah. Investment in education is the best investment one can make, because it eventually leads to intellectual property. The greatest objective of education is to prepare the young generation for leadership. The Muslim child absorbs the Islamic values from his or her parents, teachers, peers, friends [...]
Posted in Family matters, Quran, Reflections, Thoughts, writing on November 25, 2007 | 1 Comment »
A couple of days ago, I found an article that suggested or encouraged people reading the Quran to write down what was read in order to have a stronger connection to what we live and better persepective to why we are reading the Quran. What I have been writing are basically verses that I have found to [...]
Posted in Life with Islam, Reflections, Thoughts on November 24, 2007 | 3 Comments »
The Prophet Mohamed, peace and blessings be upon him, has said: “The believers are like mirrors for each other…” (Abu Dawud).
The arguement goes something like this:
“Why didn’t the fundraising dinner start on time? I wasted two hours just sitting and watching organizers set up tables and chairs.”
“The meeting was so disorganized! Why can’t we [...]
Posted in Faith, Hope, Life with Islam, Reflections, Spirituality on November 23, 2007 | 2 Comments »
I found the following article entitled: The Quranic Journal: Why to keep it, how to do it as a beneficial reminder of how I can better spend my time. I feel these days that I am always crunching for time to read the Quran. I do make it a point that when I get up for [...]
Posted in Family matters, Life with Islam, Reflections on November 21, 2007 | 2 Comments »
No, this entry is not about staying fit through exercise and other physical activites but rather nourishing a child’s upbringing. As I sat in my room looking through the photo album which has only left a story in pictures that portray pleasure of a child’s early years of infancy, I wonder where did the years go. [...]
Posted in Family matters, History, love on November 20, 2007 | 2 Comments »
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