February 15, 2013 14 Comments
Being protecting of matters of Sharīʿah is only possible for the Muslim by him/her being swift towards tawba from each wrongful action committed. It is also necessary to refrain from persistence [doing repeatedly] in sin. One can avoid being considered as someone who is persistently sinning, by making tawba for every sin committed (meaning “persistence” does not mean repeating the sin, rather it is repeating sins without making tawba). If one repeatedly sins, let him renew his tawba for such repetition, even if this process occurs many times; there is no sickness for which a cure does not exist [the cure for sins is repentance]. Read More »
February 14, 2013 46 Comments
This is part 6 of a 6 part post. Click here for Part #1, Part #2, Part #3, Part #4, and Part #5. “You want me to go look for your brother?” Hassan said. Jamilah rolled her eyes. “You just got here, and now you want to get away? I won't ask any more ... Read More »
February 10, 2013 6 Comments
Assalamualaikum! This week we will be hearing from a girl in Maryland who found Islam at the age of 11. Enjoy reading Ruhina's inspirational story and experiences in her article “True Guidance.” True Guidance By Ruhina Hager “That is the Book. In it is guidance surely without any doubt, to ... Read More »
February 8, 2013 6 Comments
Lecture by Ismail Kamdar | Transcribed by Zara T. [The following is the video and transcript of Ismail Kamdar's lecture "A Glimpse at the Life of Aishah Bint Abi Bakr." The transcript includes slight modifications for the sake of readability and clarity.] The lecture can be viewed here. Asalamualaykum warahmatulahi wabarakatuhu All praise is ... Read More »
February 7, 2013 44 Comments
This is part 5 of a 6 part post. Click here for Part #1, Part #2, Part #3, and Part #4 Jamilah rode hard, her muscles straining as she climbed up Post Street. She dumped her bicycle in the living room and stood, breathing heavily. Her eyes roamed the apartment. Not finding ... Read More »
January 31, 2013 34 Comments
This is part 4 of a 6 part post. Click here for Part #1, Part #2, and Part #3 Jamilah had caught the mouth-watering scent of chicken and lentils, so she was not surprised when Layth announced that dinner was ready. When she walked into the living room wearing her dress and ... Read More »
January 27, 2013 12 Comments
Assalamualaikum kids! Today we will hear from a Turkish international exchange student in Munich, Germany. Read on to find out what she discovered about the way people around her celebrate various holidays. Muslims' Image Vs. Apple's Image in Christmas By Ayse Seyyide Kaptaner Christmas has just passed a month ago. ... Read More »
January 25, 2013 12 Comments
By Maryam Sultan Yellow is my favorite color. It's the color of the purse my sister gifted me on the day that I completed my memorization of the Holy Qur'an. It's the color of flowers that my husband makes sure to include in every bouquet he brings home. It's ... Read More »
January 24, 2013 17 Comments
As Jamilah rode, she thought about the deal. The Deal. She could hardly believe it had worked. It was like her own personal miracle. Was it possible that she would have found the bike anyway, without this bargain? Read More »
January 23, 2013 2 Comments
Pre-req | Introduction | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | (Note: The Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT) refers to the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem which have been under Israeli occupation since 1967 ) Apartheid Roads and Restrictions on Freedom of Movement Israel has created a system of extensive roads in the ... Read More »
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