NEWS 8 INVESTIGATES by DAVID SCHECHTER / WFAA-TV EULESS — A North Texas apartment complex is facing accusations that it segregates Muslims in buildings away from other tenants — or refuses to rent to them at all. The complaint comes from former leasing agents at the StoneBridge at Bear Creek complex in Euless. They say…
“Twenty-five people died after a bomb blast near the hospital” and “twenty civilians were killed as police attacked the protesters” –we hear similar news on a daily basis, but never pay attention to the fact that so many precious lives are lost. I always try to keep up with the news, and whenever there is…
Strength and weakness is often dependent on perspective. The world witnessed the inauguration of Barak Obama as the 44th President of the United State with enthusiasm and hope after enduring the Bush years filled with darkness and arrogance. With the new president, his biggest strength maybe seen as his biggest weakness. Obama takes office as…
Oh Allah, how wonderful is Your creation Every day I see it’s majestic foundation And I try very hard to understand its wisdom To be able to comprehend the very power of the prism Through these miracles do I see Your signs Blatant as is a diamond in the mines Yet, such wisdom only comes…
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…
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 have believed and…
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…
“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…
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…