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Righting a Wrong

Righting a Wrong

January 25, 2012 5:00 am
I sped through the parking lot. I was late for my early morning final and I was willing to compromise speed limits, especially when there were only a handful of cars parked. I...

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Righting a Wrong

Righting a Wrong

January 25, 2012 5:00 am
I sped through the parking lot. I was late for my early morning final and I was willing to compromise speed limits, especially when there were only a handful of cars parked. I...

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The Prayer of Shaytan

The Prayer of Shaytan

January 21, 2012 5:00 am
Lecture by Suhaib Webb | Transcribed by Fuseina Mohammad Surat al-Fatiha Series Part I | Part II | Part III | Part IV | Part V | Part VI | Part VII | Part...

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Eating Out Healthier

Eating Out Healthier

January 24, 2012 5:00 am
By Rubina Ali Let’s start with a few tips to remember when eating out: Do your research. The smartest way to eat healthy is to go online and look up the nutrition information...

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The Muslim’s Guide to a Successful Job Interview

The Muslim’s Guide to a Successful Job Interview

January 27, 2012 5:00 am
By Ehab Hassan “I’m sorry; we’ve decided to go with someone else. We’ll be sure to keep your resume on file for a year in case something else comes up.“ I’ve been...

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The Muslim’s Guide to a Successful Job Interview
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The Muslim’s Guide to a Successful Job Interview

By Ehab Hassan “I’m sorry; we’ve decided to go with someone else. We’ll be sure to keep your resume on file for a year in case something else comes up.“ I’ve been to plenty of job interviews. I’ve applied to more places than I can count since I finished my undergrad and interviewed at more [...]

Published by on January 27, 2012 5:00 am
Righting a Wrong
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Righting a Wrong

I sped through the parking lot. I was late for my early morning final and I was willing to compromise speed limits, especially when there were only a handful of cars parked. I neared a parking spot and saw another person getting out of their car. As I parked and started walking, I realized it [...]

Published by on January 25, 2012 5:00 am
Eating Out Healthier
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Eating Out Healthier

By Rubina Ali Let’s start with a few tips to remember when eating out: Do your research. The smartest way to eat healthy is to go online and look up the nutrition information for restaurants you frequent most. Almost all restaurants will have a nutrition guide on their website and the ones that don’t can [...]

Published by on January 24, 2012 5:00 am
How Watching Pornography Changes The Brain
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How Watching Pornography Changes The Brain

By Mohamed Ghilan, UVic Neuroscience It is now recognized in neuroscience that the brain is malleable. It changes with our experience and forms pathways and connections that correlate with what we watch, listen to, and learn. From the active engagement in a philosophical discussion in class to the learning of directions in the new city [...]

Published by on January 23, 2012 5:00 am
The Prayer of Shaytan
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The Prayer of Shaytan

Lecture by Suhaib Webb | Transcribed by Fuseina Mohammad Surat al-Fatiha Series Part I | Part II | Part III | Part IV | Part V | Part VI | Part VII | Part VIII | Part VIX | Part X | Part XI | Part XII | Part XIII | Part XIV| Part XV | Part XVI | Part XVII | Part XVIII | Part XIX | Part XX We praise Allah subhanahu wa ta`ala (exalted is He) and we ask that the peace and blessings of Allah be upon the Prophet [...]

Published by on January 21, 2012 5:00 am
Is Qasidah Burdah Shirk?
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Is Qasidah Burdah Shirk?

Question: Is Qasidah Burdah, the famous poem that praises the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (peace be upon him), shirk (association of something else with God)? Answer: Scholars of Ahl-Sunna noted that major shirk can only occur in something explicit. This beautiful poem was explained by some of the greatest scholars of the classical period and none accused it of shirk. [...]

Published by on January 19, 2012 5:00 am
The Prophet’s Patience with Guidance
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The Prophet’s Patience with Guidance

We now live a global village; whether on the internet, in one’s own country, or by traveling, people of all different backgrounds are meeting and interacting in a variety of venues. This is a crucial thing for Muslims as it gives us the opportunity to, and indeed also tests us by, representing Islam and calling [...]

Published by on January 18, 2012 5:00 am
Watch Over Your Heart
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Watch Over Your Heart

On Arrogance & the Student of Sacred Knowledge  Purifying one’s heart is a critically important matter for all believers, as the Qur’an and teachings of our Prophet ﷺ (peace be upon him) emphasize, but for one traveling the path of sacred knowledge it is an even more crucial endeavor.  This is because the state of [...]

Published by on January 17, 2012 5:00 am
My Wife is Always Angry
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My Wife is Always Angry

Question: My wife and I are newly married, and I feel she is always angry with me.  During the planning of the wedding, I thought her moodiness was due to the stress of the wedding. However, her frustration has continued into our marriage. The smallest of things that I say or do, which in my [...]

Published by on January 16, 2012 5:00 am
Loving the Messenger ﷺ (peace be upon him)
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Loving the Messenger ﷺ (peace be upon him)

Notes from Bukhari Anas radi Allahu ‘anhu (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Prophet ﷺ said, “None of you will have faith till he loves me more than his father, his children and all mankind.” (Bukhari) Several questions come to peoples’ minds when they come across this hadith (report of the words [...]

Published by on January 13, 2012 5:00 am
Riya’ Through Action
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Riya’ Through Action

Lecture by Suhaib Webb | Transcribed by Fuseina Mohammad Surat al-Fatiha Series Part I | Part II | Part III | Part IV | Part V | Part VI | Part VII | Part VIII | Part VIX | Part X | Part XI | Part XII | Part XIII | Part XIV| Part XV | Part XVI | Part XVII | Part XVIII | Part XIX The fourth one is ar-riya’ bil ‘amal: riya’ (arrogance) through one’s actions. This means you do certain actions – like salah (prayer)–only in front [...]

Published by on January 12, 2012 5:00 am
A Question About Islamic Schools of Thought
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A Question About Islamic Schools of Thought

Question: “O you, who have believed, obey Allah and obey the Messenger and those in authority among you. And if you disagree over anything, refer it to Allah and the Messenger, if you should believe in Allah and the Last Day. That is the best [way] and best in result.” (Qur’an 4:59) “And do not [...]

Published by on January 11, 2012 5:00 am
Love the Libas (Clothing)
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Love the Libas (Clothing)

By Sabeen Mansoori The beauty of this perfect deen (way of life) that Allah subhanahu wa ta`ala (exalted is He) has blessed us with is in its details. There is an intricate system of protection for the personal space of the believing man and the believing woman. There are additional safeguards built into an Islamic [...]

Published by on January 10, 2012 5:00 am
The Never-Ending Story
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The Never-Ending Story

By Abid Mohammed A man once complained to the Prophet ﷺ (peace and blessings be upon him) that he had a hard heart. The Prophet ﷺ  replied, “If you want your heart to soften, (affectionately) rub the orphan’s head (with your hand) and feed the needy.” [narrated by Ibn Abi Dunya] For the entire week, [...]

Published by on January 9, 2012 5:00 am
Convert Removing Tattoo
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Convert Removing Tattoo

Question: As-salaam `alaykum (Peace be upon you) Suhaib, I recently converted and I read a hadith (report of the words of the Prophet ﷺ, peace be upon him) that says cursed is the woman who gets a tattoo. I know shahada (declaration of faith) takes care of past sins but someone told me that I should get it removed. [...]

Published by on January 8, 2012 5:00 am
Bosnia – Be Part of the MADE Journey
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Bosnia – Be Part of the MADE Journey

WebbStaff Note: This is part of a series of posts entitled “Muslims Making a Difference,” featuring Muslims benefiting society at different levels. To nominate someone to be profiled, please email their name, contact info and bio to: submissions[at]suhaibwebb[dot]com. Muslims Making a Difference: I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX By Sarah Javaid In June 2011, UK-based Muslim organisation MADE in [...]

Published by on January 6, 2012 5:00 am
A Reflection on Aging Parents
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A Reflection on Aging Parents

Like most children, I thought my parents were superheroes. My mom could open the tightest of jars and could carry us around while she finished her chores. My dad could come back from a long business trip and still have the strength to play and take care of all 6 of us. I was in [...]

Published by on January 5, 2012 5:00 am
The Cancer Patient
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The Cancer Patient

By Robin Imran Mahmud I am currently interning at a hospital in my community. My role is to help the nurses look after their patients’ needs. My tasks include changing beds, feeding patients, discharging patients, and helping nurses clean the bodies of patients who are in the last stages of their lives. One day as I was checking on patients [...]

Published by on January 4, 2012 5:00 am
I Prayed for Peace Today
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I Prayed for Peace Today

I found myself praying for peace today. I’ve been in and out of my mind a thousand times I know You heard me. I know I wasn’t alone in that room, shaking with the fear of fear, the harrowing loneliness. I cried out to You on my hands. On my knees. With my face pushed [...]

Published by on January 3, 2012 5:00 am
I Can’t Get in the Mood with my Husband
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I Can’t Get in the Mood with my Husband

Question: I have a serious problem and was hoping you could offer some advice. I have been married for three months, meaning we just had the wedding and moved in together three months ago. Prior to that, I had my nikkah (religious marriage ceremony) for one year.  The marriage was not consummated then, and we [...]

Published by on January 2, 2012 5:00 am
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