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With every difficulty there is relief

With every difficulty there is relief

By Yannina Casillas on February 28, 2010

In the Qur’an (94:5-6), Allah says:
“Surely, with every difficulty there is relief. Surely, with every difficulty there is relief.”
The Qur’an contains many beneficial reminders that we can use in our everyday lives. This particular ayah (verse) has benefited me in many ways. Because Allah (subhanahu wa ta’ala) repeats Himself, this is a powerful reminder of [...]

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Reflections from a Muslim Convert: Shahada

Reflections from a Muslim Convert: Shahada

By Melanie on February 1, 2010

I texted Neda when I was outside of Haines. She met me outside. I didn’t know how to put on a Hijab and asked her if she could help me put it on. She said that it wasn’t necessary and I began to wonder if she was pulling my leg. She dragged me into the [...]

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Reflections from a Muslim Convert: Circle of Influence

By Melanie on January 28, 2010

There are three influential Muslims who impacted my life and spurred my decision to become Muslim.
The first of them is a graduate student with whom I am very close. She studies Islam at the academic level despite being Muslim herself. Conversations with her really opened my eyes to what Islam preaches and the meanings behind [...]

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Reflections from a Muslim Convert

By Melanie on January 22, 2010

My name is Melanie and in October of 2009, I converted to Islam.
This statement has profound implications because it implies that, for a period of time before my conversion, a curiosity regarding Islam brewed within me that eventually led to my conversion.
I was born on August, 1987 to an Iranian woman whom I refer to [...]

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