I was in Istanbul, Turkey on Friday night, about to catch a flight the next morning from the airport. I was staying with my sister who works for TRT World (the Turkish Government News Channel in English). Around 9:30 PM…
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Eid Mubarak Everyone! Here are some inspirational quotes to brighten your Eid! Prayer: And your Lord said, “Call on Me, I will respond to you.” —The Holy Quran 40:60 Effort: A human being can have nothing but what he strives…
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Indeed, We sent it down during the Night of Power And what can make you know what is the Night of Power? The Night of Power is better than a thousand months The angels and the Spirit (Gabriel) descend therein…
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I humbly ask my readers to make a specific dua. I ask you to pray that Allah (swt) helps you to be a Happy Muslim. Having inner peace–being happy–will lead you to be a more positive, productive servant of Allah…
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Ramadan Mubarak! Here is a great article I found on facebook that reflects on the famous Hadith Qudsi: “Fasting is for Me.” (Source: https://www.facebook.com/hadithaday.org/posts/672610112766676) “Fasting is for Me and I Shall Reward for It” The Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu…
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Allah (swt) recently blessed me to watch a Youtube video by Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan about Quranic verse 4:34: “Husbands should take good care of their wives, with (the bounties) God has given to some more than others and with…
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According to the website Islamicfinder.org, the holy month of Ramadan will begin on June 6 insha’Allah. In honor of this most blessed month, here are quotes about Ramadan from the Quran and hadiths: The Holy Quran, Chapter 2, verses 183-185:…
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“O you who believe! Eat of the good things that We have provided you with, and give thanks to Allah if it is Him you serve.” (Holy Quran 2:172) Being a Happy Muslim is not only about watching your thoughts,…
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Allah will not call you to account for thoughtlessness in your oaths, but for the intention in your hearts, and He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Forbearing.(The Holy Quran 2:225) (Definition of “Intention”: one’s purpose or goal) Islam teaches that our intentions…
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Positivity is about feeling thankful and focusing on the good. Here are 4 brief examples of how the Quran teaches positivity: 1. The Quran teaches that being thankful benefits YOU: “…Whoever gives thanks benefits his own soul…” (Holy Quran 31:12)…
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