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Say As’salaam Wa’laykum to that New Brother or Sister at the Masjid

Columns, LifestyleBy Yannina Casillas September 6, 2010 1 Comment

As a revert many things are new, intimidating, and often frustrating. From learning to say “As’ Salaamu Alaykum” properly to memorizing the number of rakaat for each individual prayer, it can be exhausting! But there is one thing that most reverts look forward to and that’s the opportunity to set foot in a real mosque.…

With every difficulty there is relief

Lifestyle, SpiritualityBy Yannina Casillas February 28, 2010 1 Comment

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…