How to gain Khushu in Salat
By Dr. Mamdouh N. Mohamed Associate Professor at the American Open University
What is Khushuu’?
Khushuu‟ during Salaat is misunderstood by some people as crying and weeping. Rather, it is the presence of the heart during an act of „ibadah. When a person‟s heart is fully occupied of what he says or hears, he is in a true state of khushuu‟. The concept of Khushuu‟ in Salaat is very essential.
1- It is a vital factor in making a person successful in this life and in later life. …

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Asalaamu Alaaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatu
The Messenger of Allah sallallahu alaihi wa sallam said: two favours (of Allah) are forgotten by many people: health and fursat (free time).
This is a true story with pictures.
It may change your life, way of thinking and aims in life. (bi’idnillah)
It is a story of a person from Bahrain named Ibrahim Nasser. He has been paralyzed completely since birth and can only move his head and fingers. Even his breathing is done with the help of instruments.

It …

Keep hitting the snooze button when your alarm goes off for Fajr?
Try this… An alarm clock that runs away and hides

Supplication of Rukoa/Bowing
سبحان ربي العظيم
The Prophet (SAW) used to say in the Rukoa,“Glory to my lord the supreme.” -authentic in Al-Nissaee
Supplication After Rising From Rukoa/Bowing
سمع الله لمن حمده ربنا ولك الحمد
The Prophet (SAW) used to say after rising from Rukoa,“Allah has listened (heard/answered) to the one who praised him. Our lord, all praises due to you.” -authentic Al-Tirmithi
Supplication of Sujood/Prostration
سبحان ربي الأعلى
The Prophet (SAW) used to say in the Sujood,“Glory to my lord the most high.” -authentic in Al-Nissaee
Supplication of Rukoa and Sujood (Extended)
سبحان ذي الجبروت والملكوت والكبرياء و العظمة
The …

This story of LivingHalal in Action is clipped from Washington Post. May Allah reward this Muslim Taxi driver, and may Allah make his action a reason for people to know the true Islam.
I already was in a bad humor as I watched the taxi meter click away on my trip home from Dulles one recent Sunday afternoon. My bag had gone astray on the way home from South Carolina.
I read the notice about the increase in fares to $2.80 for the first quarter-mile and wondered if the decrease in gas …