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  • Is it okay to just follow just some bits of the religion?

    Is it okay to just follow just some bits of the religion?

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    Veronica

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    I heard a question on a reality TV show recently from a Muslim who was thinking about faith and practice. He was asking whether it is okay for some people to follow just some bits of the religion. He said “I think if there is somebody out there who says, ‘I am only going to…

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  • How fashion rings are symbols which remind us of the Divine

    How fashion rings are symbols which remind us of the Divine

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    Veronica

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    It is fashionable at the moment for men to wear rings set with Ottoman-style red, blue and yellow gems. Perhaps the success of series like Ertegrul are driving this attractive revival of traditional jewellery.  But are you aware of the symbolism behind the stones used in these rings?  And do you know how they can…

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  • The True meaning of Nifaq

    The True meaning of Nifaq

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    In the Name of Allah the most Merciful the most Compassionate All praise is to Allah the Lord of the worlds, and the best blessings and greetings sent to all the prophets and messengers, in particular their sealing Muhammad and on his family , companions and wives. What is truly Nifaq and Who is really…

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  • How is faith like a tree?

    How is faith like a tree?

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    Veronica

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    بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم لم ترى كيف ضرب الله مثلا كلمة طيبة كشجرة طيبة أصلها ثابت و فرقها في السماء See you not how God sets forth a parable? A goodly word as a goodly tree, whose root is firmly fixed, and its branches extended to the sky. Giving its fruit at all times, by…

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  • Do the ends ever justify the use of evil as means?

    Do the ends ever justify the use of evil as means?

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    Veronica

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    In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful, upon whom we rely in every situation, and peace and blessings be upon his messenger Muhammad, who was sent but as a mercy for everybody, and upon all of his family and companions.  Fear is at the root of so many bad actions.  Many people look…

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  • What is taqwa? And what Islamic virtue is hard to translate into English?

    What is taqwa? And what Islamic virtue is hard to translate into English?

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    Veronica

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    In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful, and praise be to Allah who is forgiving and generous, who guides us to  what is good and also gives us ways to correct what we have done wrong.  And peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah, who was deeply concerned about…

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  • Did God subject the world to us so we could exploit it?

    Did God subject the world to us so we could exploit it?

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    Veronica

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    بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In the name of Allah, the all-Compassionate, the Merciful.   All praise and thanks is due to the One who is in control, high above His creation, whose mercy surrounds everything and who listens to the prayers of His creatures and who gives to us when we ask him.  So I ask…

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  • From mindfulness to heartfulness

    From mindfulness to heartfulness

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    Veronica

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    In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful, and all praise be to God who gave us bodies, minds and hearts along with wondrous worlds to experience through all of our senses.  Peace and blessings upon His Messenger Muhammad, who was sent only as a mercy to all the worlds, and upon all of…

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  • I know I should pray but…

    I know I should pray but…

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    Veronica

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    بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful, and all praise and thanks belong to Allah who gave us guidance, clarifying and correcting the earlier revelations and promising to preserve the noble Qur’an, and peace and blessings on Muhammad, the beloved messenger, who delivered the message to his people and…

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  • Remembering God – and a beautiful reminder

    Remembering God – and a beautiful reminder

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    Veronica

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    In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful.  All praise is for Him who made pitch, harmony and discord, sound and silence, and peace and blessings be upon his messenger who taught us how to pray and to remember Allah. This life is full of alarms and attractions which grab our attention, making us …

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  • The Secret: Holistic – but is it Genuine?

    The Secret: Holistic – but is it Genuine?

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    Veronica

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    In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful,  all praise is due to Allah who did not leave his creation wandering astray but supported them with revelation, and peace be upon his final messenger, Muhammad, who was sent as a mercy to all the worlds, and upon his family and companions and those who…

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