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Community, News »

[12 Dec 2007 | One Comment | ]

Let there arise out of you a band of people inviting to all that is good, enjoining what is right, and forbidding what is wrong: they are the ones to attain felicity. [Quran 3:104]
Muslim helps Jews attacked on New York subway
NEW YORK (CNN) — A Muslim man jumped to the aid of three Jewish subway riders after they were attacked by a group of young people who objected to one of the Jews saying “Happy Hanukkah,” a spokeswoman for the three said Wednesday.
Friday’s altercation on the Q train began …

Life, Women »

[12 Dec 2007 | 2 Comments | ]

Story 1: Muslim reverts having problems with their parents because of Hijab.
Below is the email exchange:
assalam alaikum
A sister is having a problem with her mom (and dad
too) for wearing Hijab. First, they said u can’t wear
it inside the house, then they said you can’t wear it
when going out with us, so she stop going out with
parents, now they are saying you are cutting family
ties.
Their relationship was good before Islam. Now, mom is
crying and dad is arguing and all that.
Any ideas?
Please pray for her.
Email Response:
Wa’alaikum assalaam…
Yeah, I started making dua for …

Community, Motivation »

[9 Dec 2007 | One Comment | ]

Behold, thy Lord said to the angels: “I will create a vicegerent on earth.” [Quran, Chapter 2: 30]We did indeed offer the Trust to the Heavens and the Earth and the Mountains; but they refused to undertake it, being afraid thereof: but man undertook it; – he was indeed unjust and foolish; [Quran, Chapter 33: 72]
Our creator has assigned the Amanah (trust) to us to protect it and to be guardians on this earth… Part of our duties is to protect the earth, so what are some of the things …

Health »

[6 Dec 2007 | 2 Comments | ]

[16:68] And thy Lord taught the Bee to build its cells in hills, on trees, and in (men’s) habitations;
[16:69] Then to eat of all the produce (of the earth), and find with skill the spacious paths of its Lord: there issues from within their bodies a drink of varying colors, wherein is healing for men: verily in this is a Sign for those who give thought.
Honey works best to calm kids’ coughs, study findsMon Dec 3, 2007 4:00pm EST
By Michael Conlon
CHICAGO, Dec 3 (Reuters) – A spoonful of …