The Resonating Soul

The Resonating Soul

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

What happens when you are moving the knob of the radio? You are tuning it to a particular station. When the frequency of the internal circuitry matches frequency of the station you wish to listen to, it starts to resonate. This resonance enables you to clearly hear the station you wish to. What happened to Najashi RA when Jabir RAwas reciting the Holy Quran to him? The inscription on his soul started resonating with the words of the Holy Quran and he started weeping. The effect the Holy Quran had on his heart made it crystal clear to him that it has the same source as Taurah and Injeel.
Oh Allah, we seek refuge with You from the snooze button

Oh Allah, we seek refuge with You from the snooze button

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

The snooze button often prevails in our lives, seeming to follow us around like the Staples truck with the big red "easy" button on the back. Except it's only making things more difficult.
Islamic Arts Feature: Pick of the Week 3/27/10

Islamic Arts Feature: Pick of the Week 3/27/10

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

Welcome to the another edition of MuslimMatters.org’s regular Islamic Art feature. If you want to see your work on MM, then either email us your images to art[@]muslimmatters[.]org or submit them to our Flickr group.Click on the images below to view the original.Visit the MuslimMatters Flickr group to view the other entries…—Note: all the images [...]
Obedience to a Woman’s Advice Causes Regret

Obedience to a Woman’s Advice Causes Regret

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

As a man, would you ever ask a woman for advice? Some people might argue that women don't know much and that whoever consults a woman will regret it. They even cite "proof" to support their argument. Should women have a say in things, or should their opinion not even be heard? What did the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and his companions do when it came to taking advice from women?
Just Go Do It! Mercy Mission’s iPray Salah (Prayer) Initiative

Just Go Do It! Mercy Mission’s iPray Salah (Prayer) Initiative

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

I’ve recently joined a new scheme that has been launched in the UK by Al Kauthar Institute to emphasise the importance of salah. This proposal has been designed by an affiliate charity of Al Kauthar, Mercy Mission, in order to invite the Muslims who have lost the desire to pray to restore themselves in this great act of worship.
Dawah: You missed a spot!

Dawah: You missed a spot!

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

After I had finished reading, while I was driving home, my heart was suddenly filled with regret. "You missed a spot!" I told myself, two good Dawah opportunities presented themselves to me but I did not take advantage of them because I was too busy with my book!

How many times do we pass by these opportunities to share our views and beliefs with others? Generally, I try my best never to miss a Dawah opportunity. If I am sitting on a train, bus or aeroplane, then you should expect the person seated next to me to receive a dose of Dawah.
Open Letter: Supporting Aafia Siddiqui

Open Letter: Supporting Aafia Siddiqui

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

It is well known that the War on Terror waged by the United States and its allies led to aggression and injustice against countries, organizations, groups and individuals. Perhaps the worst example of this brutality against individuals was that meted out to our Muslim sister in Islam, Aafia Siddiqui and her three small children.
The Hadith of the Palm Shoot and the Crisis of Islamic Work

The Hadith of the Palm Shoot and the Crisis of Islamic Work

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

In times of crisis, some people may resign to defeat. The beautiful Hadith of the Palm Shoot paints this very problem in a very dramatic way. It then inspires us to fight back, to work against all odds, and to contribute to the benefit of humanity. It's a short hadith but it's an ultimate inspiration to stay positive and to contribute in the darkest of times.
21 Shots and the Pursuit of Justice: An Imam (Luqman Ameen Abdullah) Dies in Michigan

21 Shots and the Pursuit of Justice: An Imam (Luqman Ameen Abdullah) Dies in Michigan

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

Four months have passed since the death of Imam Luqman Ameen Abdullah. But among his community, his legacy lives on. The soup kitchen he initiated continues to serve the homeless and hungry by the dozens on a weekly basis. Among his followers, there is an odd sense of acceptance.
On the Fingers of Abu Hurayrah…..Towards a Noble Life

On the Fingers of Abu Hurayrah…..Towards a Noble Life

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

“I, ya Rasulullah!” Such were the words of the great Companion, Abu Hurayrah (radhiAllahu anhu) in acceptance of the request of his beloved, when he asked, “Who among you will accept of me the following words and adopt and execute their meaning or teach someone to adopt them and act according to them?” Then, as Abu Hurayrah recalls; “So he held my hand and counted five things according to my five fingers as follows.”

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