Confessions of a Public Speaker: Masjid Edition

Confessions of a Public Speaker: Masjid Edition

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

I recently finished a great book, Confessions of a Public Speaker by Scott Berkun, and thought it would be interesting to contrast some of what is in the book with masjid 'speaking' experiences. Berkun's book offers interesting discussion on public speaking itself, observations, and then a few tips and tricks.
Common Workplace Dilemmas facing Muslims

Common Workplace Dilemmas facing Muslims

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

At the workplace (i.e. in non-Muslim environments), we sometimes feel we need to compromise and maybe even do things which may go against the Islamic teachings. These dilemmas arise and are encountered by Muslims daily: when one is going for a job, when asked to do something that conflicts with the deen, to please others, or even to a crude extent, to show others that we are not 'extremists'.
Why Dr. Aafia’s Campaign is Cause for Celebration

Why Dr. Aafia’s Campaign is Cause for Celebration

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

She wonders if anything she has done for Aafia makes any difference at all. After all, Aafia is still in an American jail, waiting to be sentenced to life in prison later this month. She is no closer to coming home than she was when she was found dazed and disoriented on the streets of Ghazni. So Dr. Fowzia sees herself as a failure......but not so fast
ACTION ALERT! Abuse of Domestic Workers: Ramadan Call for Justice (In Wake of Sri Lankan Maid Abuse in Saudi)

ACTION ALERT! Abuse of Domestic Workers: Ramadan Call for Justice (In Wake of Sri Lankan Maid Abuse in Saudi)

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

“I had to work continuously since I had to do the chores of all the occupants and when I wanted to take rest due to tiredness, they inserted the nail in my body as a punishment,” she said. “I had to work from dawn to dusk. I hardly slept. They beat me and threatened to kill me and hide my body.” She added that she arranged her travel documents to return home on her own expense. “They were really devils with no mercy at all,” she said.
Lessons from the “Ground Zero” / “Park 51” / “Armageddon” Mosque – God Bless America! AE

Lessons from the “Ground Zero” / “Park 51” / “Armageddon” Mosque – God Bless America! AE

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

Okay, so I made the last name up myself seeing as everyone else is doing it, but it’s certainly no worse than the other two! Abu Eesa Niamatullah on why he supports the project, despite who's in charge.
The Ramadan Tafseer Series: Leadership Lessons from the Quran | AbdulNasir Jangda

The Ramadan Tafseer Series: Leadership Lessons from the Quran | AbdulNasir Jangda

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The Psychological Benefits of Fasting (Saum)

The Psychological Benefits of Fasting (Saum)

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Aside from gaining will power and the ability to control desires, fasting instills within us a deep feeling of gratitude along with patience. Deprivation leads to appreciation.
Khutbah: Embracing Our Youth by Abdul Nasir Jangda

Khutbah: Embracing Our Youth by Abdul Nasir Jangda

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

Khutbah given by Abdul Nasir Jangda in Dallas: "With the much needed surge of youth oriented activities in Muslim communities and Masajid, we need to make sure we prepare ourselves to embrace troubled youth and not hold their past against them"
The Failure of Islamic Finance

The Failure of Islamic Finance

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

The Islamic finance industry has often battled with the question: How Islamic is Islamic banking? The question's pertinence was raised by Sheikh Muhammad Taqi Usmani who said that 85% of Sukuk, or Islamic bonds, were un-Islamic.
Top Ten Islamic Entertainment for Kids

Top Ten Islamic Entertainment for Kids

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

When I was a child, there was barely any Islamic media available for kids. I grew up listening to Zain Bhikha and Dawud Wharnsby’s nasheeds but that was all I had. Alhamdulillah, all that has changed as more Muslims have realized the importance of Islamic media and in the past few years, many products for children have been produced.

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