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There is no compulsion in religion. The right way stands clearly distinguished from the wrong. Hence he who rejects evil and believes in Allah has indeed taken hold of the firm, unbreakable handle. And Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.

Month: August 2020

  • In praise of the night: why we need to dim the lights

    In praise of the night: why we need to dim the lights

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    In the name of Allah, the compassionate and merciful, and all praise is to Allah the lord of all the worlds, and peace and blessings be on the noble Prophet Muhammad. و هو الذي جعل الليل والنهار خلفة لمن اراد ان يذكر او أراد شكورا 25:62 And He is the one who made the night…

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  • Why must there be suffering?

    Why must there be suffering?

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    بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful. إن مع العسر يسرا إن مع العسر يسرا Indeed after hardship comes ease.  Indeed, after hardship comes ease. (Surah ash-sharh: 5-6)   In this world we see opposites everywhere.  Rich and poor, light and dark, freedom and slavery. Need calls forth suffering. …

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  • From mindfulness to heartfulness

    From mindfulness to heartfulness

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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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  • How is faith like a tree?

    How is faith like a tree?

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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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  • I didn’t get the grades I wanted! Is my life over?

    I didn’t get the grades I wanted! Is my life over?

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    Bismillahi ar-rahmani ar-raheem And praise and thanks to Allah, the Lord of all the worlds, and the best of creators, and peace and blessings be upon all the prophets and those who follow them in the best way. This is the time of year when students are receiving the grades and offers which affect their…

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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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    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 to make decisions from the example of the prophet

    How to make decisions from the example of the prophet

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    Bismillahi Ar-Rahmani Ar-Raheem, and praise be to Allah who sent a prophet to us who was kind and caring, may He send blessings and Peace upon him and his family and companions. Thus it is due to mercy from Allah that you (Prophet Muhammad) deal with them gently, and had you been rough, hard hearted,…

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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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    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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  • 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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    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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  • 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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    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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  • Believers from other revealed religions

    Believers from other revealed religions

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    بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم والحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على النبيئين و على من تبعهم من الصالحين حتى يوم الدين  I start as all Muslims traditionally start writing, by mentioning the name of Allah, wishing for and trusting in His blessing, and praising Him, the Lord of all the inhabitants of this wondrous world…

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