Muslim Lifestyle
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Utsman bin Affan: Rich Merchant Who Became Caliph
Utsman bin Affan, he was a friend of the Prophet ﷺ who was on the list of those who were guaranteed to enter heaven, a wealthy merchant who became the third caliph. Have you ever imagined that a wealthy merchant could turn into a pious and highly respected leader? The life story of Utsman bin Affan is proof that this…
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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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The Lesson and Wisdom of Isra’ Mi’raj
The wisdom of the Isra Mi’raj event is indeed something we should seek so that it can be a lesson in achieving piety. Currently, we are in the month of Rajab 1446 Hijriah, a month full of virtues and privileges. Rajab is a time that Muslims await to increase good deeds and gain rewards. In addition, this month also holds…
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Investment Tips and Tricks for Employees
Employees can gain from strategic investment practices in their quest for growth and financial stability. Qur’an mentioned urgencies of prudent financial management: And those who, when they spend, are neither extravagant nor miserly, but hold a medium (way) between those (extremes)” (Quran 25:67) And these lessons will show tips and tricks to invest as an employee as a part of…
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Hussain Yee: Chinese Malaysian Islamic Scholar
Born in 1950 in Malaysia to a Chinese Buddhist family, Hussain Yee underwent a life-changing spiritual journey that made him a well-known Islamic scholar and preacher. His commitment to Islamic studies and dawah (Islamic outreach) began when he converted to Islam at the age of 18. His conversion to Islam involved a radical shift in his outlook on life goals…
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Ahmad Deedat: An Icon of Islamic Dialogical Da’wah
A notable South African Muslim missionary author and speaker Ahmed Hoosen Deedat (1918–2005) was known for his proficiency in comparative religion and his energetic style of Islamic dawah (proselytizing). His work had a major impact on interfaith discussions especially those between Islam and Christianity and gained him immense respect and clout in the religious discourse landscape. In the field of…
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The Blessing of Rajab and Recommended Deeds
The Virtues of Rajab The virtues of Rajab in Islam are often overlooked or even unknown by some Muslims. Apart from Ramadan, Islam has been set for four other special months as sacred months, one of those four is The Rajab. The virtues of the month of Rajab are emphasized in Allah ﷻ’s words in QS At-Taubah: 36, as explained…
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Mufti Taqi Usmani: Prominent Pakistani Mufti in the Field of Islamic Sciences
Prominent Pakistani academic Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani is known throughout the world for his work in Islamic economics and other field of Islamic laws. The son of Mufti Muhammad Shafi the former Grand Mufti of Pakistan was born in Deoband India on 3th October 1943. He holds a Takhassus degree which is the equivalent of a Ph. D. as part of…
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Does Nishfu Sha’ban Actually Have Virtue?
Muslims all across the world look forward to the holy month of Ramadan. Fasting is made mandatory good deeds are multiplied and the Quran was revealed during this month. This is mentioned in verse 184 of Surah Al-Baqarah: “A limited number of days. So whoever among you is ill or on a journey [and does not fast], then an equal…
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How to Perform Da’wah in the Workplace?
Calling others to goodness or da’wah is a duty that all Muslims have including at work. Even though the workplace might not seem like the best place for da’wah there are still plenty of chances to effectively and wisely spread Islamic values. This article provides helpful workplace da’wah strategies based on pertinent literature and includes Quranic and Hadith passages. 1.Being…
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