Archive for Category: "Columns"

9Jun
2013

Finding the One

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Finding the One

As a society, we have been led to believe that we cannot attain true happiness until we find ‘the one.’ The person who will supposedly complete us, fill our world with rainbows and butterflies, and make life worth living.

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23May
2013

Real Talk: Self-Confidence, Not Arrogance

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Real Talk: Self-Confidence, Not Arrogance

For a while, I had a hard time understanding what the difference was between self-confidence and arrogance. I was always worried about going from low self-confidence to high, and then going too far and end up being arrogant.

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15May
2013

Real Talk: Opportune Times

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Real Talk: Opportune Times

Inspiration for this blog entry comes from two sources: the movie Good Will Hunting and college acceptance season. Both are examples for us to reflect on the opportunities we have and capitalize on them.

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1May
2013

Real Talk: How to Maintain Daily Remembrance

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Real Talk: How to Maintain Daily Remembrance

Khurram Murad has written a great book entitled In the Early Hours (a highly recommended read) in which he discusses the remembrance of God. He shares four points to help us remember God.

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17Apr
2013

Real Talk: Teamwork

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Real Talk: Teamwork

This installment of Real Talk will present examples to show why Muslims need to work as a team in today’s world. The concepts of embracing unity, accepting your role, sharing common interests, and serving as ambassadors of our religion will be mentioned.

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11Apr
2013

Real Talk: Everything Counts

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Real Talk: Everything Counts

This edition of Real Talk addresses the importance of taking every action we do seriously. Whether small or big, we are held accountable for everything we do.

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15Mar
2013

Everything You Need to Own Finals Week

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Everything You Need to Own Finals Week

Without proper preparation, finals can wear students down physically and mentally. As a result, we have compiled a list of helpful articles to help readers tackle finals week without sacrificing their sanity.

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14Mar
2013

Real Talk: Character Counts

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Real Talk: Character Counts

A story was shared by my Professor last week, and I thought it said a lot about character. He talked about John Wooden’s acceptance of the Head Coach position for UCLA Basketball (GO BRUINS!). His character teach us many great lessons, and give a glimpse as to why he may have been so successful. I think as Muslims in particular, we can learn a lot from John Wooden’s story.

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27Feb
2013

Real Talk: No Middleman Necessary

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One of the most beautiful things I find about Islam is the ability to have a one on one relationship with God. We do not need someone to speak to Him on our behalf. Each one of us possesses the same privilege of reaching out to Him as we need. It is really a sacred relationship which no one else can barge in on.

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20Feb
2013

Real Talk: Live in the Moment

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At this moment each of us is looking ahead to better days, InshaAllah. We may be dreaming about finally landing that sweet consulting job. Or getting into that amazing law school. Or getting into ANY medical school. We are focused on looking ahead at our next achievement, our next goal. In this drive forward, it becomes easy for us to lose sight of our current blessings.

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