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Tips for a Productive I’tikaf During the Last 10 Nights of Ramadan
An intense act of worship known as I’tikaf which takes place in the mosque over the final ten nights of Ramadan enables Muslims to put all of their attention on seeking Allahs pleasure and to disengage from worldly distractions. Ibn ‘Umar (Allah ﷻbe pleased with both of them) reported that the Messenger of Allah ﷻ(ﷺ) used to observe i’tikaf in the last…
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How to Get Healthy and Good Suhoor
Suhoor is one of the meals that helps muslims to do fasting and get Ramadhan blessing. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: Take suhoor, because in suhoor is a blessing (Muslim and Sahih Bukhari). This hadith emphasizes the many advantages of suhoor a meal that is essential before beginning a fast. Making the correct food choices during suhoor maximizes the benefits…
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Trading? Is It Permissible in Shariah?
Within the contemporary financial world trading has grown in popularity whether it be in stocks forex or cryptocurrencies. For Muslims however the question of whether trading is allowed by Shariah or Islamic law is crucial. To give readers a thorough grasp of the subject this article examines whether trading is acceptable in Islam by citing a number of Islamic sources…
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Kufur Nikmat: Denial of Allah’s Blessings
Kufur nikmat as used in Islam is the idea of denying or not being grateful for Allah ﷻs blessings. It is a spiritual illness that frequently goes undiagnosed but has serious repercussions for a persons life and faith. Everything from the wealth we own to the air we breathe is a blessing from Allah ﷻ. However people fall into the trap of…
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Worship During Ramadan While Commuting
For Muslims around the world the holy month of Ramadan is a period of increased devotion self-discipline and introspection. it is a month full of blessings. As Allah states in the Quran: The month of Ramadan [is that] in which was revealed the Quran a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion (Quran Al-Baqarah 2:185) Muslims…
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MABIMS Criteria for Determining the Beginning of Ramadan
For Muslims the sighting of the new moon (hilal) marks the start of Ramadan the holy month of fasting. Allah ﷻ said in Surah Al-Baqarah: O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous. (183)[Fasting for] a limited number of days. So whoever among you is ill…
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How the UK Became a Leader in the Islamic Financial World?
As the Western center for financial services that adhere to Shari’ah the UK has become a global leader in Islamic finance. This outstanding accomplishment is the consequence of a confluence of flexible regulations, proactive government policies and the active participation of Muslim organizations. In addition to demonstrating its financial innovation the UKs success in Islamic finance also shows its dedication…
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Are Muslims Allowed to Be Rich?
In contemporary discourse there is a misconception that Islam discourages its followers from seeking wealth. Some believe that being rich is contrary to Islamic teachings which emphasize simplicity and detachment from worldly possessions. Nonetheless a more thorough analysis of Islamic doctrine shows that Muslims are not forbidden from accumulating wealth. Instead it provides a balanced framework for acquiring managing and…
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Steadfastness (Istiqomah): Consistency in Worship
Steadfastness or istiqomah means being obedient to Allah ﷻ and worshipping him consistently. It represents a strong commitment to upholding a straight path in both faith and practice and it is an essential part of a Muslims life. Istiqomah is more than just following rituals on a regular basis its also about remaining steadfast in obeying Allahs commands and abstaining…
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Tawakkul in the Job Searching Process
One of the most important life stages, job searching is frequently fraught with difficulties and uncertainty. One of the most important ideas in Islam for handling such circumstances is tawakkul or dependence on Allah ﷻ. Tawakkul on the other hand calls for striking a balance between striving and total surrender to Allah ﷻ’s will it does not imply passivity without…
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