Being An Educator Is Not Just A Noble Profession

Being An Educator Is Not Just A Noble Profession

By mukenaby on from www.at-heart.org

Can a career find you rather than you select it? This is a @Heart story of the special path that led Dr. Omar Ezzeldine to become the Joe Bruin Mascot for UCLA, a Teacher, a Principal, and a Summer Camp Entrepreneur.

His drive pushed him and his wife to develop the acclaimed 'Camp Izza' (www.campizza.com). A place as Dr. Ezzeldine states 'where children are proud to be who they are" for the young American Muslim in an environment that intermixes Islam with arts and crafts and sports.
22 Beautiful Mosques Of The World

22 Beautiful Mosques Of The World

By l0gikal on from www.islamconcepts.com

A mosque is a place of worship for followers of Islam. Muslims often refer to the mosque by its Arabic name, masjid. They have developed significantly from the open-air spaces that were the Quba Mosque and Al-Masjid al-Nabawi in the 7th century. Many mosques have elaborate domes, minarets, and prayer halls. Mosques originated on the Arabian Peninsula, but are now found in all inhabited continents.

Follow the link to see 22 Beautiful Mosques. Some have been built recently, others are centuries old. Enjoy!
UMMA Clinic Part I: The Path and Miracle Of Servicing Health Care To A Community | @Heart Podcasts

UMMA Clinic Part I: The Path and Miracle Of Servicing Health Care To A Community | @Heart Podcasts

By mukenaby on from at-heart.org

The UMMA Clinic was initially established as an idea by several UCLA American Muslim students who saw a dire need for health care center after the Los Angeles riots of 1992. Aware that 51% of the area’s adult target population has no medical insurance at all, exceeding the county average of 31%, they opted to build something that would benefit the community and in turn they found themselves uplifting the American Muslim identity.

@Heart sits with Yasser Aman (CEO and President) of the UMMA Clinic for a personal reflection exploring the early challenges and triumphs: its opening, its possible closure and its achievements.

UMMA has been recognized by the U.S. House of Representatives as a beacon of hope making outstanding contributions to American society by American Muslims.
The Importance of Friday for Muslims

The Importance of Friday for Muslims

By Saladin on from islam1.org

Friday is the best day of the week. Imam Bukhari and Muslim reported that Prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H.) had said, "We (Muslims) came last and yet we are the first on the day of judgment. They have received the books before us (meaning Torah and Injil). We have received the book after them (meaning the Qur’an). Friday was their day to be glorified. However, they disputed on that while Allah had told us Friday is the day to glorify. Thus they will follow us. The Jews glorify Saturday, and the Christians glorify Sunday."
The world's oldest Quran located in Tashkent, Uzbek

The world's oldest Quran located in Tashkent, Uzbek

By l0gikal on from news.bbc.co.uk

In an obscure corner of the Uzbek capital, Tashkent, lies one of Islam's most sacred relics - the world's oldest Quran (Koran).
Seeking Refuge in Allah

Seeking Refuge in Allah

By SuhaibWebb on from www.suhaibwebb.com

Do you know that shaytan (satan) becomes extremely envious when a person is standing in prayer before his Lord? And thus he does everything he can to get the worshiper out of that elevated state- by distracting him or her to think about other things. And all too often, unfortunately, we accept the invitation. The likeness of shaytan is to that of a fly – every time one pushes him away, he comes back.
Similarities Between Lent and Ramadan (in Islam)

Similarities Between Lent and Ramadan (in Islam)

By HijabGirl on from blog.timesunion.com

Lent which begins today, Ash Wednesday, and continues until Easter, is observed by many Christians. Lent observances are similar to Ramadan with fasting and personal spiritual reflection.
We Were Commanded to Love

We Were Commanded to Love

By SuhaibWebb on from www.suhaibwebb.com

We have been commanded to obey him; we have been commanded to respect him; but the key to both these things lies in the fact that we are commanded to love him. This love is more than just mere lip service; it is a love that should encompass our lives. Nothing on this earth should be more dear to our hearts than the blessed Prophet of Allah ﷺ (peace be upon him). This is not simply a recommended emotion; rather it is one that we must feel in our hearts. It is narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said: “N
GPS for the Night that is the Best

GPS for the Night that is the Best

By SuhaibWebb on from www.suhaibwebb.com

Night [Layl]: indicates the time from sunset till dawn.
Power [al-Qadar]: This word carries a number of different meanings such as honor, serenity, judgment, and power. The scholars differed over the meaning of this word when used in relation to that special night that takes place during the month of Ramadan. Here are the most common interpretations:
Can I Combine the Six Fasts of Shawwal with Make-up Fasts of Ramadan?

Can I Combine the Six Fasts of Shawwal with Make-up Fasts of Ramadan?

By SuhaibWebb on from www.suhaibwebb.com

Question: I recently heard on Islamic radio that we can fast the six days of Shawwal with two niyyah (intentions):

1. Making up the days we didn’t fast during the month of Ramadan (for women) and
2. Fasting the six days of Shawwal (like a simultaneous fast).

I read on a scholar’s website that we cannot fast the six days of Shawwal before actually finishing the fasting of the month of Ramadan, i.e. – the way I understood it – the concept of two niyyah does not apply. Any suggestions?

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