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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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The Importance of Time

The Importance of Time

By AT Reader on February 28, 2010

I came to recall an important truth that all of us are already aware of, at least subconsciously, but most of us fail to incorporate into our daily life. I was re-reading Surah Al-Asr with careful attention to the translation, which is as follows:
“By time, Indeed, mankind is in loss, Except for those who [...]

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The Importance of Da’wah

The Importance of Da’wah

By Kutibh Chihabi on February 28, 2010

Da’wah, which in Arabic means an invitation to Islam, is one of those words that many members of the Muslim community turn a blind eye towards. Many people acknowledge its importance but at the same time fear it because they wrongly presume it takes lots of knowledge. The reality is far from the fact. Anyone [...]

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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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Balance – Al Murasalah

By Al-Murasalah on December 26, 2009

Balance
 suspended have we been
  since our brother Qabil (Cain)
   the dastardly deed did do
    between the vicissitude scales
     of war and peace
      a sinful legacy from him
       bequeathed to us unwittingly
        encouraging some to murder
         and some to peace attain
          misguided s/he who knows not
           this historical fact
            while riding thru life
             on steeds of love and hate
              struggle therefore daily for peace
               prepare diligently for war
                on the battlefield [...]

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Obama quoting a hadith

By altalib on February 9, 2009

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