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16Apr
2011

7 Reasons to Skip the Treadmill and Go on a Hike

I re-discovered a fondness for hiking during preparations for last year’s UVP/AMP Hike Day. And I realized that, although I’ll find a million excuses to avoid the gym, I’m always up for a hike. Here’s why: 1. 40 minutes of walking actually gets you somewhere. 2. Mountain air is better than gym air. 3. Hiking is open to variety. Trails vary in many ways–terrain, width, incline, length of time needed to complete, etc. You can work on completing increasingly difficult [...]

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19Feb
2010

Love for the sake of Allah (swt)

“Love for the sake of Allah” Although we’ve heard the phrase many times have we ever stopped to think what it truly means? Abu Hurayra reported that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, “Allah Almighty will say on the Day of Rising, ‘Where are those who loved one another for the sake of My majesty? Today, on the day when there is no shade but My shade, I will shade them.’” [Muslim] The [...]

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19Feb
2010

Analysis of Piety

Analysis of Piety (from ahmad fareed Hafidhullaah) From the morals and manners of the righteous was that they would strictly analyze their taqwa (piety) never claiming to be a possessor of such. Allah the Most High has said, “Therefore do not declare yourselves as being purified. He knows best who has taqwa.” [53:32] The Messenger of Allah, sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam (May Allah’s peace and blessing be upon him), said, “Taqwa is here,” and he pointed to his chest. [Muslim [...]

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