Thank You For Asking

Thank You For Askingby Raima Amin“Where are you from?” I sigh, exhausted. I am not tired physically; my shift has only begun, but I’m worn out by these persistent four words, posed as a question, which seem to follow me everywhere without reprieve. Where do I begin this time? “Oh, I was born and raised here.” I try to appear as if the question surprised me, to make them doubt whatever prompted them to ask. Sometimes, if I say these words just right, or if the patient is already disoriented due to age or illness, I’ll catch a look of embarrassment cross their faces. “Oh, I’m sorry,” they’ll say. “For some reason, your skin just looked a little...

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Why Modesty Is More Important Than Ever Before

Why Modesty Is More Important Than Ever BeforeBy Jenn FawzyFashion often dictates what we choose to wear each morning. Halter tops, Capri pants and spaghettis are just a few styles that women like to wear because they have nice cuts and sleek designs. Sometimes we choose our clothing based upon the seasons or occasions. As religious women, are we choosing clothes that reflect what we believe or what is popular in magazines?Modesty is a virtue that is disappearing in our society. We see men and women dressed in clothing that still makes them look almost nude. No one even seems to notice anymore as miniskirts and shorter shorts has become...

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We are but a Moment in Eternity

A Moment in EternityBy Nai'ma Mompoint "Have they not traveled in the land, and have they hearts where with to feel and ears wherewith to hear ? For indeed it is not the eyes that grow blind, but it is the hearts, which are within the bosoms, that grow blind." -the Holy Quran (22:46) We are but moments in Allah’s eternity. Sometimes, it is hard to remember this but we are only a small parts of his grand scheme and the understanding of this should be enough for us to put all of our trust and faith in Allah, subhana wa ta ala. He has drafted it’s blueprint and is the master worker of existence. Eeman is not limited...

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We are hiring! Habibi Halaqas is looking to fill following positions!

By the mercy of Allah, Habibi Halaqas has expanded faster than all of us imagined, alhumdulillahi rabbil alameen and we are looking to doing bigger and better things inshaAllah! I hope you will join us and our vision of taking this dawah project to much greater heights!As a Habibi Halaqas Director, you get immense ajr from Allah, limited monetary perks and professional descriptions for your position (s) to place on your resume/biodata inshaAllah. Habibi Halaqas is looking to fill the following positions. If any of the titles interest you, please email hr.habibihalaqas@gmail.com for more detailed descriptions inshaAllah. [Please include which...

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Three Words That Make Relationships Better

Three-Word Phrases, can be tools to help develop every relationship. There are many things that you can do to strengthen your relationships. Often the most effective thing you can do involves saying just three words. When spoken sincerely, these statements often have the power to develop new friendships, deepen old ones and even bring healing to relationships that have soured.The following three-word phrases can be tools to help develop every relationship.~ Let me help:Good friends see a need and then try to fill it. When they see a hurt they do what they can to heal it. Without being asked, they jump in and help out.~ I understand you:People...

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Practice Advice: Ibaadah you can do in 1 Minute !

Indeed, in one minute, one may do much good and obtain a great reward. One single minute could extend your life, increase your acts of obedience, your understanding, your memorization (of the Quran), and your good deeds. If you know how to spend one minute, it can be added to the book of your good deeds (on the Day of Judgement)."Beware of every hour and how it passes, and only spend it in the best possible way, do not neglect yourself, but render it accustomed to the noblest and best of actions, and send to your grave that which will please you when you arrive to it." [Imam Ibn Al-Jawzee]The following are some investments which you can do in...

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Advice To The Beginners by Imam Shafi'i (short read)

Advice To The Beginners - Imam Shafi'iLet time pass by, and do as it wishes;Be strong when the decreed is delivered to you.Wail not for your afflictions in the nightFor, worldly miseries are not everlastingWhen calamity strikes, face up like a manAnd let your traits be that of forgiveness and fidelityIf your flaws are plenty and are manifestAnd your wish is that they be concealed Know, that forgiveness hides every faultAnd how many flaws are veiled by generosity!Neither does agony abide, nor happinessAnd neither bad-times nor times of joy and comfortNever should you seek to humiliate your enemiesBecause the desire to disgrace them is in itself...

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SPECIAL Invitation to Post Ramadan program with Muhammad Alshareef

Assalamalaykum! We all witness our energy and productivity go down drastically after Ramadan. How can we keep up our momentum? ---> http://bit.ly/postramadanThis is a SPECIAL invitation for YOU to Post Ramadan program with shaykh Muhammad Alshareef (read details below). I have been a part of this program for past 2 years and once again I will be enrolling in it this year, inshaAllah! Below is my personal testimonial for this program:"Assalamalaikum Shaykh ... I wish to say Jazzak Allah khair to you for this program...The program was so beneficial its hard to describe in words...its like a veil of negativity was lifted...

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