Aalia chases Jannah while relating positive and negative anecdotes of wearing niqab in Western society.
…the face-veil (niqaab) is another story. Perhaps the reason why there are feelings of negativity and scary looks is because others feel threatened. But of what? A simple piece of fabric drawn across one’s face? Unfortunately, it symbolizes much more; fear, oppression, prejudice, stereotypes etc.
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A video that describes Paradise with the words of Ibn Al-Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah. The background picture is the Nile, Egypt. It was chosen because Allah’s messenger (sallalahu ‘alayhi wa salam) told us in numerous ahadith that the Nile is of the rivers of Paradise.
…Was blind, but now I see, go the lyrics to Amazing Grace. Sister Amy, daughter of Guidance, finds a deeper meaning in the glasses that grace the face of her young nephew.
I was talking to one of my friends the other day about how life changes when someone becomes guided–that it is like they could sort of see the world, but it was blurry. Everything was literally out of focus–the purpose of life, relationship with God, family relationships, economic perspectives, morality, etc. And then the guidance from Allah (SWT) is like those prescription eyeglasses, which bring everything in to focus.
Masha’Allah, a very funny, beautiful and awe-inspiring story. Part one above – make sure to catch part 2 here. It’ll knock your socks off!
Hat-tip to Islamify.com.
Saad of Chill Yo, Islam Yo fame takes a look at contemporary artists who wear Islamic bling. What of the fiqh considerations of wearing gold, or representing your religion in the form of extravagant jewelry? It is all a matter of intention, Saad reminds us, and we will each be judged according to our intention.
It’s all about keeping it real with yourself. Whatever you do, just remember Allah swt is watching you and your actions are based on intentions. As a Muslim you gotta stick within in your limits and remain modest, although their is nothing wrong with riches.
True and Good Words explains why we must place our trust in Allah before anything else.
Why should I trust Allah?
1. Because there is no one who can bring any benefit nor inflict any harm except Allah [SWT]. That makes Allah [SWT] the only One worthy of any act of worship alone (ilah).
2. Wakeel is one who is appointed as a representative. Basically, if you give someone the right to represent you (e.g. power of attorney), they become your wakeel…
Aaminah of Writeous Sister Speaks has launched a new blog, with the sole purpose of celebrating our gratitude to Allah.
Everyone is invited to contribute by sharing what they are grateful for, in order to create a repository of the many blessings we experience on a daily basis.
Also calling for submissions is the Don’t Be Sad blog, a collection of tips and advice for making each and every day of our life a little more fulfilling.
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This is a heart wrenching story narrated by Abu Qudama, a 10th century Muslim general from Iraq, about a young man called Muhammad who devoted his whole life to the cause of Islam – fulfilling his vow to his widowed mother to follow in his fathers footsteps and become a warrior, fighting for the sake of Allah to defend the weak.
This talk by Bilal Assad, extracted from the lecture ‘Those who desire Paradise’, takes us through the sequence of events in which Abu Qudama is introduced to this young man, and how his shining example of bravery and faith in Allah carried him through to his very last breath when he fell as a martyr. View the video here.