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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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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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26Jan
2013

In Photos: Islam Awareness Week

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In Photos: Islam Awareness Week

Check out photos from this year’s Islam Awareness Week hosted by the Muslim Student Association at UCLA.

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25Jan
2013

iPhone Apps for the Muslim Student

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iPhone Apps for the Muslim Student

Along with the Angry Birds games, there are also a plethora of Islam oriented apps. I’ve highlighted a few iPhone apps that I personally use which help keep me on track as a Muslim college student balancing social life and academics.

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23Jan
2013

Real Talk: Assumptions

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Real Talk: Assumptions

One of our biggest mistakes is assuming the worst of one another. We witness one small, random action and allow our minds to warp it into something entirely different. We develop an entire story line and come to conclusions, all based off of one small data point.

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14Aug
2012

Ramadan Away from Home: Fasting in Santa Barbara

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Ramadan Away from Home: Fasting in Santa Barbara

I am indeed a stranger in a strange land. It is nothing like the Ramadan that I’m used to. Yet, despite the environment that I find myself in, I have actually been quite blessed this Ramadan.

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13Aug
2012

In Photos: Ramadan Nights

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In Photos: Ramadan Nights

During the last few nights of Ramadan, Muslims engage in more acts of worship in the hopes of catching the Night of Power. Here is a glimpse of how some Muslims are spending their Ramadan nights in America and abroad.

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27Jul
2012

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Allah promises us that He will forgive all our sins if we fast under two conditions: that we do it with sincere faith and we do it to please Him. What does it mean to have sincere faith while fasting? Allah says in the Qur’an that fasting was prescribed to us so that we may become righteous (2:183). But how does fasting lead to righteousness?

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26Jul
2012

Embracing Change, ‘Cus Allah’s Got Your Back!

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Embracing Change, ‘Cus Allah’s Got Your Back!

Change is one of the hardest things to cope with. No matter what kind of person we are, we all like to stay where we feel most comfortable, and we can all agree that change doesn’t always come so easily. But the best way to greet hardship is knowing that we have the power to overcome it.

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3Feb
2012

Student Issues: Prioritizing our Spiritual and Physical Health

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Student Issues: Prioritizing our Spiritual and Physical Health

As we enter into the furious storm of Midterms, Papers, and Projects known innocently as Weeks 4, 5, and 6, I’d like to give everyone a small piece of advice.

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