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Safar, Bad omens and Superstitions! by Ruhaifa Samir
I have been known to live in a bubble – I know only those things that are relevant to me and mine; it’s only when I happen to chance by a switched-on TV, or converse with someone who has chanced... (Continue reading)
Salaam Ya Muharram- The ‘sacred’ month by Aisha Loya
The Islamic month of Muharram is a very blessed and important one. Muharram literally means ‘sacred’. It symbolizes the first month of the lunar, Hijri calendar. The Hijri calendar denotes the years from the time of the Prophet’s migration with his... (Continue reading)
Goray Chittay by Faisal Subhani
I’ve visited Canada and the US three times: in 1997, 2000 and 2003; twice before the 9/11 epoch and once afterward. I think that sets the tone for this article quite nicely. 1997: I’m a 5 year old blue-eyed boy... (Continue reading)
The Blanket of Serenity by Rumysa Hussain
*Guest Post By Rumysa Hussain I found myself breathing the crisp autumn breeze as I stood there in awe, smiling at the lush greens, bright oranges, crisp yellows, and dark reds that surrounded me. Glory be to Him, it was... (Continue reading)
Drowning without a Sea by Aisha Loya
It’s interesting how a person can drown when they’re not actually in water. Today I would like for you to play a little game with me. One of my teachers made me understand the essence of Surah Al Asr through imagery... (Continue reading)
Debunking Music Myths Part I-The Philosophers Talk Music by Mariyam Kamran
Even thousands of years ago, philosophers like Plato, Aristotle, and Socrates understood the tremendous influence music has on its listeners. Aristotle and How Music Effects Emotions: “Music directly imitates the passions or states of the soul…when one listens to music... (Continue reading)
I Oggle With My Little Eye by Mariyam Kamran
*Special thanks to Noor Saeed and Shiza Rizwan for their help with post name* Pakistani men are, by and large, oafs! Okay fine there`s … well you get the point. You don`t? When was the last time you visited a... (Continue reading)
Tongues on Fire by Mariyam Kamran
Disclaimer: All characters and incidents are fictitious. Any resemblance ought to be worrisome. “Omg! Guess what?! I heard from Ayesha, who heard from Amna whose maid works for this teacher who hears all sorts of stuff in the faculty... (Continue reading)
The Nation That Cried Wolf- 101 Lies We tell Everyday by Mariyam Kamran
To the Shopkeeper – I have no change To the Teacher – The computer ate my assignment To the Friend who keeps calling – Tinkoo tell him I am in the washroom To the guest who comes at odd times... (Continue reading)
Afraid of turning to Allah (swt)- ‘I don’t want to be alone’ by Aisha Loya
Written on 22 Aug, 2011 at 17:35 in Archives, Featured Stories, Miscellaneous | viewed times | 0 Comments
Loneliness is like death- dreaded, unwanted, and painful and at some point in our lives it’ll come to each and every one of us. There comes a time in our lives when we’re left alone to deal with ourselves and... (Continue reading)
What’s in a Name? That Which we Call a Rose by any other Name would still Smell of Returning Hajis by Faysal Subhani
Written on 23 Jul, 2011 at 18:29 in Featured Stories, Islam, Miscellaneous | viewed times | 1 Comment
Most of my relatively intelligent ideas come to me while I’m either in the shower or while I’m giving an exam. Indeed, I remember how in the middle of my A Level Physics paper, I suddenly put down my pen... (Continue reading)
Preparing for Ramadan
Written on 18 Jul, 2011 at 19:35 in Miscellaneous | viewed times | 0 Comments
Ramadan is just around the corner, a few reminders for all of us in this interesting presentation added to our Featured videos , so do check it out to get in that ramadan mode ! Share this:... (Continue reading)
A Reflection on the Women of Today by Zeenat Loya
Thinking about it nowadays…what value do women ACTUALLY hold in our society rather than just being seen as a toy of amusement or pleasure? It is sad to know that our Muslim women today, even have completely either lowered down... (Continue reading)
Resolving Conflicts by Aisha Loya
‘Argument is the worst sort of conversation’- Zaiba Saeed Ever wondered how easy it is to get into an argument, how difficult it is to forgive and be forgiven and after that to wipe away what it leaves behind? Sad... (Continue reading)
My Spiritual Void [Part 2: For the Muslim Ummah] by Aisha Loya
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“Those who believe and whose hearts find peace in the remembrance of Allah. Verily in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find peace.” [Ar-Ra`d: 28] Life’s so fast these days. I could swear April had just begun. Each day life... (Continue reading)
Every Soul shall taste Death! by Ruhaifa Samir
We were heading towards home, speeding down the empty Khayaban, when all of a sudden a motor cycle cut across at the intersection, smack in front of us. We breaked and swerved… Alhamdulillah, we were safe, the motorcyclist sped away and... (Continue reading)
My Spiritual Void [Part 1: Reminder for Muslim Activists] by Aisha Loya
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For those who don’t believe in “soul”, well, let me assure you, there is one inside each and every one of us. Some of us are wise and acknowledge it, some of us are ignorant and deliberately suppress it and... (Continue reading)
Iblis Tactics [Part 3] by Aisha Loya
Written on 7 Apr, 2011 at 12:01 in Featured Stories, Islam, Miscellaneous | viewed times | 0 Comments
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Continuation of [Part 1] [Part 2] Attack # 8: Forgetfulness and absentmindedness. As humans, our weakness is we tend to forget, that’s why we have our phones/organizers or even hire secretaries buzzing or reminding us off the hook of what... (Continue reading)
Iblis Tactics [Part 2] by Aisha Loya
Written on 24 Mar, 2011 at 14:02 in Featured Stories, Islam, Miscellaneous | viewed times | 0 Comments
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Continuing from [Part 1] Attack # 4: Free time is ME time. Yes it is and everyone should have a little ‘ME’ time but how we spend our ‘Me’ time is what we have to see. After a long stressful... (Continue reading)
From Faith to Faith- A Revert’s Story by Aisha Loya
Written on 24 Mar, 2011 at 13:15 in Featured Stories, Islam, Miscellaneous | viewed times | 4 Comments
As Muslims its hard to always stay on track, we always need some sort of inspiration. You know, ‘the next best thing’. We need motivation to keep the flame of faith burning in our hearts. To reinforce our faith in... (Continue reading)
The Long Road to Faith by Faysal Subhani
Around the time I turned 13 (I’m 19 now Alhamdulillah), those questions which wallow in the sub consciousness of (I assume) all 13 year-olds’ since birth suddenly made their presence known to me. I had lost the simple-mindedness of a... (Continue reading)
Holy Atheism and Moozlims by Aisha Loya
Written on 18 Mar, 2011 at 12:26 in Featured Stories, Islam, Miscellaneous | viewed times | 9 Comments
I was in bed, and for the life of me, I can’t get to sleep without thinking (bad habit!!). So, I was imaging a conversation with an atheist that I might have one day lol Insha Allah (yeah that’s my... (Continue reading)
Iblis Tactics [Part 1] by Aisha Loya
Written on 14 Mar, 2011 at 12:46 in Featured Stories, Islam, Miscellaneous | viewed times | 0 Comments
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[Part 2] [Part3] Shaitan. Let me give you an introduction to this creation of Allah. Shaitan is a creation which is part of the Ghaib (unseen). He’s made of smokeless fire. Shaitan is derived from the root word which means... (Continue reading)
10 Stress-busters for Today’s Muslims! by Ruhaifa Samir
Written on 21 Feb, 2011 at 16:19 in Featured Stories, Islam, Miscellaneous | viewed times | 2 Comments
A professor once held a glass of water and asked his students to guess how much it weighed ’50 gms!’… ’100 gms!’… ’125 gms’ ,… the students answered. ‘I really don’t know unless I weigh it,’ said the professor, ‘but,... (Continue reading)
The Sunnah the better! by Fatima Hassan
Bismillah, Assalamualaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu! When we think of following the Prophet(pbuh)’s sunnahs, it seems like a tedious task; something which would require alot of effort. Its as if there is an automatic switch which shaitan presses to make... (Continue reading)
Extremism in our Homes by Faysal Subhani
Written on 15 Feb, 2011 at 12:35 in Featured Stories, Islam, Miscellaneous | viewed times | 4 Comments
I recently got my first cell phone (an old black and white screen Nokia phone with a torch). Yes, I know, I know. 18 years old and my first cell phone. Addicted though I already am to texting, I’d still... (Continue reading)
Siwak- Nature’s Toothbrush
Written on 11 Feb, 2011 at 1:07 in I Love the Sunnah | viewed times | 0 Comments
Abu Hurairah (ra) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, “Had I not thought it difficult for my Ummah, I would have commanded them to use the Miswak (tooth-stick) before every Salah.” Reference: Al-Bukhari and Muslim. The Miswak/Siwak is nature’s toothbrush... (Continue reading)
The Prophet (PBUH) and Us by Kulsoom Omar
We live in a world of desperately seeking heroes. Of skepticism, he/she “looks” so religious (quote, unquote) Hmm .. I wonder what the REAL story is! Of mistrust, give me a break, teaching Quran without an agenda? Not possible. Of... (Continue reading)
LOVE makes the world go round by Farah Sohail
Written on 2 Feb, 2011 at 2:35 in Featured Stories, Islam, Miscellaneous | viewed times | 0 Comments
Lets’ face it, we Love all there is to do with love. And why not? It is a beautiful and pure emotion; Fresh & crisp like daisies in sunshine, deep & strong like the ocean. It is a need, a... (Continue reading)
My Battle with Satan by Aisha Loya
These days I’ve been sitting around going through complete internal mayhem (I mean spiritually not bodily). I can’t help but to realize how easily I can sometimes get taken away by this world and the people in it and sometimes... (Continue reading)
Where’s the Brotherhood Bro? by Aisha Loya
Ever since 1st grade in Islamic school we are taught Islamiat (Islamic studies). We’ve been taught who a Muslim is from the beginning of our education (I’m sure your parents grabbed you even before 1st grade!) yet we are so... (Continue reading)
“Free Islamists” by Aisha Loya
These days we Muslims face times in which we are divided, in disgrace and in humiliation because we have brought it upon ourselves. We pick and choose in religion which is actually a complete way of life – “Deen”. We are either Islamic ritually-keeping fasts,... (Continue reading)
The Spirit of Sacrifice by Kulsoom Omar
My eight year old daughter, Aaminah and eleven year old son, Hamza went on their annual shopping spree with their father and grandmother yesterday – goat shopping. They actually wanted a cow or a bull but reluctantly settled for goats. ... (Continue reading)
Atheist by Mind, Believer by Heart by Aisha Loya
There are many people who go from Islam to atheism then back to Islam or Christianity to atheism then to Islam. The funny yet amazing thing is that, a lot of people who leave religion and come back to it,... (Continue reading)
Hajj – A personal reflection by Kulsoom Omar
You read about it, attend classes, try to get yourself “sorted” before going, talk to people who have been there, see it on TV, but nothing – nothing can prepare you for the first encounter with the Ka’ba. Arriving... (Continue reading)
We Are What We Celebrate by Aisha Loya
“Whoever imitates a people is one of them” [Abu Dawud] This hadith alone should be able to suffice for all of the upcoming explanation of the meaning of celebrations in Islam. By the term ‘celebration’ a lot of different meanings/aspects... (Continue reading)
Friday Sunnahs
Written on 8 Oct, 2010 at 12:33 in I Love the Sunnah | viewed times | 0 Comments
Do Ghusl(Shower) Cut your nails Recite Surah Al Kahf Apply Itar Recite Durood Shareef in abundance Share this:... (Continue reading)
So Close to Home!
Its 1 o’clock in the afternoon and i rush to Neelos to get my facial done, i have exactly one hour to get everything done before my eldest comes back from school. Share this:... (Continue reading)
Congregational Prayer
Importance of Congregational Prayer Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) laid great importance on the congregational prayer or praying collectively so much so that on one occasion he said: Abu Hurairah reports that Prophet (SAW) said: For a hypocrite no... (Continue reading)
Where’s my Share? by Aisha Loya
Written on 8 Aug, 2010 at 3:13 in Miscellaneous | viewed times | 0 Comments
So I’ve been sitting and thinking these days since that’s all I’ve had time to do. Heard a lecture on the beginning of Ramadan, heard some surahs of the Quran, same old same old. Each year I think well this... (Continue reading)
Must Watch
Written on 11 Apr, 2010 at 19:31 in Miscellaneous | viewed times | 0 Comments
YouTube- Why Education is necessary Share this:... (Continue reading)
Go Figure!
Written on 21 Feb, 2010 at 23:28 in Miscellaneous | viewed times | 2 Comments
There was once a small boy who banged a drum all day and loved every moment of it. He would not be quiet, no matter what anyone else said or did. Various people who called themselves Sufis, and other well-wishers,... (Continue reading)
Request to Upload Presentations
Written on 3 Feb, 2010 at 19:53 in Miscellaneous | viewed times | 1 Comment
i feel that you should also upload the presentations that we are shown in class on the web site, so that if anyone misses a class or wants to go through that topic again, they can just watch the presentation.... (Continue reading)
Get Connected – with the Qur’an
Written on 12 Dec, 2009 at 2:42 in Miscellaneous | viewed times | 2 Comments
Read this beautiful article, want to share with you guys. Here is an excerpt: How, subhan’Allah, insanely cool would it be if we checked our Qur’an as much as we checked our email? If we updated our status with the... (Continue reading)
Why Waste Winter?
Written on 10 Dec, 2009 at 4:36 in Miscellaneous | viewed times | 0 Comments
Take advantage of the short days and long nights: Make up your missed fasts Keep some extra fasts Wake up for tahajjud at 6 in the morning Give blankets and warm clothes to the poor & homeless Share this:... (Continue reading)
Baqarah or Bakra? THAT is the question
Written on 27 Nov, 2009 at 22:55 in Miscellaneous | viewed times | 1 Comment
Come “Eid ul Adha” and the Baqarah/Bakra debate gets in full swing. Will it be a COW or will it be a GOAT this year? MOOcho important decision this – BAA ba. Share this:... (Continue reading)
Fancy an EarRING?
Here is where u can get your ears pierced by ladies: ANGIE’S at Khadda Market, Defence, Karachi Phone: 35851771, 35851353 The Skin Clinic Phone: 35371560 Share this:... (Continue reading)
My top Sunnahs
Okay so I thought why not share different sunnahs which we like to do or want to but haven’t had the courage to do them yet or just haven’t really done them yet for no reason. By this we could motivate... (Continue reading)
1st Ten Days of Dhul-Hijjah are here – GRAB ‘EM
Written on 18 Nov, 2009 at 7:25 in Miscellaneous | viewed times | 1 Comment
These 10 are even BETTER than the last ten days of Ramadan! Did you know that? It is narrated from Ibn Abbas that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “There are no days in which righteous deeds done in... (Continue reading)
10 Days of EXCELLENCE
Written on 15 Nov, 2009 at 3:15 in Miscellaneous | viewed times | 0 Comments
It is narrated from Ibn Abbas that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “There are no days in which righteous deeds done in them are more beloved to Allah than these days, i.e. the ten days (of Dhul-Hijjah). They... (Continue reading)
What is the Root of Hallooween?
Written on 27 Oct, 2009 at 1:22 in Miscellaneous | viewed times | 0 Comments
Celebrations have roots in religious beliefs Origin of Halloween– Festival of the Dead Dates back to the Celtics Pagans celebrated their New Year on November 1st On October 31st they celebrated Samhain They believed ghosts roamed the earth They believed their... (Continue reading)
29/30 + 6 = 365 FASTS :) Cool
Written on 30 Sep, 2009 at 10:49 in Miscellaneous | viewed times | 3 Comments
The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said: “Whoever fasts Ramadhan and follows it with six days from Shawwal it is as if they fasted the entire year.” [Muslim, Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, and Ibn Majah] ... (Continue reading)
More Ramadhan Resources
Written on 26 Aug, 2009 at 23:36 in Miscellaneous | viewed times | 0 Comments
Please see the list below. (Most of these can be downloaded Alhamdulillah.) Please make the most of this Ramadan, because who knows.. we may not live to see it next year. May Allah accept our good deeds and make this... (Continue reading)
Towards an OUTSTANDING Ramadan – Muhammad Alshareef
Written on 18 Aug, 2009 at 23:34 in Miscellaneous | viewed times | 0 Comments
Do watch this before Ramadan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZfyPq0dC9E Share this:... (Continue reading)
The Inner Dimensions of Fasting – Imam Abu Hamid al-Ghazali
Written on 18 Aug, 2009 at 13:19 in Miscellaneous | viewed times | 0 Comments
The Inner Dimensions of Fasting Imam al-Ghazali Three Grades It should be known that there are three grades of fasting: ordinary, special and extra-special. Ordinary fasting means abstaining from food, drink and sexual satisfaction. Special Fasting means keeping one’s ears,... (Continue reading)
Supplication to brighten us up
Written on 18 Aug, 2009 at 2:48 in Prayer Beads | viewed times | 1 Comment
“O Allah make light in my heart, and light in my sight, and light in my hearing, and light on my right, and light on my left, and light above me, and light below me, and light in front... (Continue reading)
Three cool reasons to Fast in Ramadhan
Written on 13 Aug, 2009 at 3:12 in Miscellaneous | viewed times | 3 Comments
1215. In a narration by Muslim, the Messenger of Allah (SAW) said, “The reward of every (good) deed of a person is multiplied from ten to even hundred times. Allah says: The reward of observing Sawm is different from the... (Continue reading)
Eat healthy this Ramadhan !!!
Written on 11 Aug, 2009 at 1:56 in Miscellaneous | viewed times | 2 Comments
In Ramadhan food seems to be the focus of our attention…….. but we must not forget that eating anything and everything at Iftar would hinder our energy level during fasting. So lets take it easy on the pakoras and samosas... (Continue reading)
Exams and Studying While Fasting in Ramadan
Written on 11 Aug, 2009 at 1:37 in Miscellaneous | viewed times | 2 Comments
Fatwa from Islamonline.net QUESTION: I have a 12-hour school day at the university. If I do not perform well on quizzes, tests, and participation, am I excused from fasting? By the end of the day I lose my concentration and... (Continue reading)
Preparing for Ramadhan – resources
Written on 8 Aug, 2009 at 15:02 in Miscellaneous | viewed times | 1 Comment
The main purpose of fasting is described in the Quran as: O believers! Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may attain Taqwa (Surah Baqara:2, Verse:183) What is Taqwa? check out these... (Continue reading)