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This article was first published at islam21c.com “I don’t know if you can help me; I don’t even know where to start. My life is a mess. I’ve been a Muslim for 5 years and each Ramadan instead of increasing in my emaan, I question whether I can continue living as a Muslim. The loneliness …
“You may be shocked by these words coming from me. However, on this pilgrimage, what I have seen, and experienced, has forced me to rearrange much of my thought-patterns previously held, and to toss aside some of my previous conclusions.”
It is of the utmost importance that people know the difference between sadness and depression; sadness is a typical human emotion and depression is a much more damaging and longer lasting condition of hopelessness, despair, and dejection.
Islam stands on five basic Pillars. After affirming to the Tawheed (oneness of God), Salah (i.e. Namaz) holds the second place among the Five Pillars. “There can be no Islam in a person who doesn’t perform salah.” -Umar bin Al Khattab (RA) It is extremely sad that today Muslims have trivialized the concept of Salah, …
Muslims are celebrating Eid Al Adha all over the world. The celebration includes Food, Gifts, Charity, Decorating your house, Wearing your best outfits and more ! Got nothing to decorate your house this Eid? We’ve got your last minute Eid Decor ! 1.EID BANNERS 2. BALLOON MONEY 3. CRESCENT AND STAR BALLOONS 4. LIGHTS IN YOUR …
Ibtihaj Muhammad, Sarah Al Attar, Aisha Al Balushi, Leila Rajabi, Doaa Al Ghobashi- aren’t just names of athletes in Olympics ’16. These are the names of women that have taken it upon themselves to change the way the World looks at women, particularly Muslim ones. They have tried to redefine, on the World stage, what …
Once upon a time there were three men from the children of Israel who were visited by an angel. The first one was a leper, the second was bald and the third was blind. The angel asked each one what they would love to have. The leper wanted a good skin, the bald, hair on …
For Non-Muslims, the notion of fasting from dawn to dusk sans any liquids can sound very daunting. As a practicing Muslim, I get asked about this all the time. The truth is our bodies are the most amazing, adaptable machines and ask any fasting muslim, it really does get easier by Day 2 itself. Why …
Dates are often underestimated or only seen as a sweet. But there are many good reasons to regularly eat the sweet fruit. Here are a few of them: 1. Free your arteries The high potassium content will not only help your heart but also curb atherosclerosis. This vascular disease is due to calcium deposited on the vessel walls. This …
Islamic culture has given some of the most beautiful architectural masterpieces to the world. Painstaking details and ornaments are the signature and unique features of Islamic architecture. Here are our ten choices of beautiful historic and contemporary buildings. Where would you like to go?
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