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Respect: Beautifully Islamic Principle but Fading away Nowadays

Respect is a very important principle and quality that is highly emphasized by the religion of Islam, but it seems that it has started to fade away these days. The million-dollar question is why is it fading away? And if does exist, why does it exist with restrictions and double standards? This piece attempts at addressing the importance of respect in Islam, some types of respect, the consequences of disrespect, some of the strange phenomena invading the Islamic society clashing with this beautiful principle and rules for respect to have it as a way of life. Definition of respect Respect

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The values of perseverance and self-reliance in Islam

Abstaining from work can only be blamed on Muslims rather than on Islam itself as it calls for perseverance and adherence to work, be it in this world or in the Hereafter. Allah the Exalted said in the holy Quran: (O you who believe (Muslims)! When the call is proclaimed for the Salat (prayer) on the day of Friday (Jumu’ah prayer), come to the remembrance of Allah [Jumu’ah religious talk (Khutbah) and Salat (prayer)] and leave off business (and every other thing), that is better for you if you did but know. Then when the (Jumu’ah) Salat (prayer) is finished,

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Deceptive Perceptions about Teenagers (Part 1)

  I once wondered, how much of what we do and think is based on perceptions rather than reality? In fact, how much of what we have “learned” from parents and society is based on knowledge or solid experience? Those questions bothered me and got me thinking? What if we are deceived by our perceptions? What if reality is different from the world we perceive? The ever optimistic soul in me answered: “It would be a wonderful reality. If our perceptions were able to make our reality so beautiful, the knowledge will make our lives ever more enjoyable and much

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Raising our kids Islamically: between myths and truth

  By Ahmed Al Matani The subject of raising kids Islamically is not an easy matter. It requires a lot of patience, determination, dedication and sacrifice and most importantly seeking Allah’s help. This article humbly attempts to shed light on some challenges facing parents to raise kids, wrong practices by parents as well as some tips that should help in having righteous and productive Muslim adults. Having kids is one of the blessings that every human being hopes to have. In the Holy Quran, Allah shows how important kids are to parents by saying, ” Wealth and children are an

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Our Relation with Allah

In the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful. Between the two absolute names of Allah “Most Gracious” and “Most Merciful” lies the definition of the relation between Allah SWT and humans. All humans are protected by Allah SWT as he is the guardian and provider for all mankind as his title “Rabbu AlAlamin” entails. The extent of Allah’s graciousness and mercy spans the entire life span and cycle of every single human’s existence. As only Allah determined and guarded the most suitable sperm to inseminate the selected woman’s ovum and once united Allah guides its path through

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Tolerance in Islam

A five years old girl asking her father: what’s “gracious forgiveness” … my mother insists on while talking to my brother when he is angry??? Father: it is when your friend in school destroys your favorite toy just to make you angry, and you are angry, you have her toy in your hands, you can destroy it too but you choose to give it back to her with a smile and say (I forgive you because Allah likes us to forgive gracious forgiveness …) YES, it is that simple, when you are annoyed …draw your full stop for the whole

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Ashamed of the religion of Islam?

In the middle of the Aggressive Media War against Islam & Muslims nowadays, where it is trying to skin the Muslims from their belief motivating political & social motions against them all over the world, putting them in a place where they find themselves speechless and lost to defend the faith which they believe is the absolute truth, we need true guidance to affirmative ideas about our faith. There are people who will hate you & despise you, just because you are a Muslim. you cannot even ignore sometimes their frustration gaze upon you when you walk on the street,

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The Gratitude Attitude

[arqam style= metro columns= 1 ]The Gratitude Attitude (Part 1) Gratitude  is a great virtue which impacts our wealth and health beautifully, if applied in our lives daily. It is a Universal Law that Allah (Subhanahu wa Taala) has positioned in this Universe since creation, which influences lives irrespective of gender, religion or nationality, when applied genuinely. Moreover it is one of Allah’s 99 names, Al Shakoor (The Grateful). In various verses of the Qur’an Allah (SWT) has commanded us to be thankful: “Therefore remember Me, I will remember you, and be thankful to Me, and do not be ungrateful

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Woman’s Haya’ (Modesty) – (حياء) – In Islam

In The Name of ALLAH, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful People always strive to find happiness and tranquility in their lives. Islam contains a good moral code of living. Haya’ (or Al-Haya’) – in Arabic: حياء – is a key constituent of this code. The Arabic word Haya’حياء can be translated as: modesty, shame, shyness or bashfulness. This article is a very brief description of ‘haya’ in Islam and the impact its presence or absence leaves on the society as a whole and on women in specific. The reader is encouraged to also research more on the topic through

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Parenting Our Friends

One of the most beautiful things about the cycle of life is that we start life innocent and vulnerable but compensated by receiving guidance and support from our wise and experienced parents. As the cycle of life moves forward, we grow to be the wise and experienced and once again fulfil our role in life to guide and share with the vulnerable beings to give them comfort and confidence in facing life. Through this cycle, we all go through a phase of receiving and another of giving which makes us think, that life is about sharing and exchanging knowledge, experiences,

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Respect: Beautifully Islamic Principle but Fading away Nowadays

Respect is a very important principle and quality that is highly emphasized by the religion of Islam, but it seems that it has started to fade away these days. The million-dollar question is why is it fading away? And if does exist, why does it exist with restrictions and double standards? This piece attempts at addressing the importance of respect in Islam, some types of respect, the consequences of disrespect, some of the strange phenomena invading the Islamic society clashing with this beautiful principle and rules for respect to have it as a way of life. Definition of respect Respect

Read More »

The values of perseverance and self-reliance in Islam

Abstaining from work can only be blamed on Muslims rather than on Islam itself as it calls for perseverance and adherence to work, be it in this world or in the Hereafter. Allah the Exalted said in the holy Quran: (O you who believe (Muslims)! When the call is proclaimed for the Salat (prayer) on the day of Friday (Jumu’ah prayer), come to the remembrance of Allah [Jumu’ah religious talk (Khutbah) and Salat (prayer)] and leave off business (and every other thing), that is better for you if you did but know. Then when the (Jumu’ah) Salat (prayer) is finished,

Read More »

Deceptive Perceptions about Teenagers (Part 1)

  I once wondered, how much of what we do and think is based on perceptions rather than reality? In fact, how much of what we have “learned” from parents and society is based on knowledge or solid experience? Those questions bothered me and got me thinking? What if we are deceived by our perceptions? What if reality is different from the world we perceive? The ever optimistic soul in me answered: “It would be a wonderful reality. If our perceptions were able to make our reality so beautiful, the knowledge will make our lives ever more enjoyable and much

Read More »

Raising our kids Islamically: between myths and truth

  By Ahmed Al Matani The subject of raising kids Islamically is not an easy matter. It requires a lot of patience, determination, dedication and sacrifice and most importantly seeking Allah’s help. This article humbly attempts to shed light on some challenges facing parents to raise kids, wrong practices by parents as well as some tips that should help in having righteous and productive Muslim adults. Having kids is one of the blessings that every human being hopes to have. In the Holy Quran, Allah shows how important kids are to parents by saying, ” Wealth and children are an

Read More »

Our Relation with Allah

In the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful. Between the two absolute names of Allah “Most Gracious” and “Most Merciful” lies the definition of the relation between Allah SWT and humans. All humans are protected by Allah SWT as he is the guardian and provider for all mankind as his title “Rabbu AlAlamin” entails. The extent of Allah’s graciousness and mercy spans the entire life span and cycle of every single human’s existence. As only Allah determined and guarded the most suitable sperm to inseminate the selected woman’s ovum and once united Allah guides its path through

Read More »

Tolerance in Islam

A five years old girl asking her father: what’s “gracious forgiveness” … my mother insists on while talking to my brother when he is angry??? Father: it is when your friend in school destroys your favorite toy just to make you angry, and you are angry, you have her toy in your hands, you can destroy it too but you choose to give it back to her with a smile and say (I forgive you because Allah likes us to forgive gracious forgiveness …) YES, it is that simple, when you are annoyed …draw your full stop for the whole

Read More »

Ashamed of the religion of Islam?

In the middle of the Aggressive Media War against Islam & Muslims nowadays, where it is trying to skin the Muslims from their belief motivating political & social motions against them all over the world, putting them in a place where they find themselves speechless and lost to defend the faith which they believe is the absolute truth, we need true guidance to affirmative ideas about our faith. There are people who will hate you & despise you, just because you are a Muslim. you cannot even ignore sometimes their frustration gaze upon you when you walk on the street,

Read More »

The Gratitude Attitude

[arqam style= metro columns= 1 ]The Gratitude Attitude (Part 1) Gratitude  is a great virtue which impacts our wealth and health beautifully, if applied in our lives daily. It is a Universal Law that Allah (Subhanahu wa Taala) has positioned in this Universe since creation, which influences lives irrespective of gender, religion or nationality, when applied genuinely. Moreover it is one of Allah’s 99 names, Al Shakoor (The Grateful). In various verses of the Qur’an Allah (SWT) has commanded us to be thankful: “Therefore remember Me, I will remember you, and be thankful to Me, and do not be ungrateful

Read More »

Woman’s Haya’ (Modesty) – (حياء) – In Islam

In The Name of ALLAH, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful People always strive to find happiness and tranquility in their lives. Islam contains a good moral code of living. Haya’ (or Al-Haya’) – in Arabic: حياء – is a key constituent of this code. The Arabic word Haya’حياء can be translated as: modesty, shame, shyness or bashfulness. This article is a very brief description of ‘haya’ in Islam and the impact its presence or absence leaves on the society as a whole and on women in specific. The reader is encouraged to also research more on the topic through

Read More »

Parenting Our Friends

One of the most beautiful things about the cycle of life is that we start life innocent and vulnerable but compensated by receiving guidance and support from our wise and experienced parents. As the cycle of life moves forward, we grow to be the wise and experienced and once again fulfil our role in life to guide and share with the vulnerable beings to give them comfort and confidence in facing life. Through this cycle, we all go through a phase of receiving and another of giving which makes us think, that life is about sharing and exchanging knowledge, experiences,

Read More »