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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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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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Honesty as Muslims Professional Ethic
For a Muslim who upholds Islamic principles professional ethics are particularly important in the workplace. Working in Islam must be founded on the values of justice and honesty in addition to being about making money. Honesty is the cornerstone of professional behavior that benefits both here on Earth and in the hereafter. Islamic conception of professional ethics Based on the…
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Helping Others Better Worship Than I’tikaf
One of the social values that Islam emphasizes is taking care of others. Assisting others in overcoming their challenges is not only a noble deed but also highly beneficial in Allahs eyes. Helping a fellow Muslim in need is actually more morally righteous than doing itikaf in the Prophets mosque for a whole month according to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.…
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The Meaning of Sya’ban in Islam: Gate of Glory
The meaning of the month of Sha’ban in Islam as the gate to the glory of the great month, the month of the Qur’an, the month of Ramadan is indeed often neglected. Moreover, the month of Sha’ban is a month that is sandwiched between two holy months (haram) Rajab and Ramadan. So it is not uncommon for the month of…
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Said bin Amir al-Jumahi: The Humble Governor
Have you ever heard of Said bin Amir al-Jumahi? He was one of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ who taught many valuable lessons about trustworthiness, simplicity, and how to be a true leader. When he became governor, Said bin Amir continued to live a simple life. Even more amazingly, he was even one of the poor people in…
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SMEs are Important to the Singaporean Economy
Many people believe that small and medium-sized businesses or SMEs are the foundation of economies all over the world. Their importance is especially noticeable in Singapore where they make a significant contribution to the countrys economy. SMEs are vital for fostering innovation generating jobs and maintaining economic resilience even though they are smaller in size than multinational corporations (MNCs). This…
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Referral and Its Guideline in Islamic Law
In recent business landscape, referrals emerge as a popular marketing approach to acquire new customers while getting salesforce from existing customers and other people. While referrals provide a really good marketing leverage for businesses and represents a new way to have additional income for people, their application must adhere to the ethical and legal guidelines of Islamic law (Shariah). This…
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