The third gift that 'Iz ad Deen ibn Abd as Salaam (r) provides us with as a virtue of being tested is that we discover what it truly means to be truly and totally focused on Allah - sincerity, or ikhlaas.
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The first benefit yesterday taught us that trials bring us to develop a clearer understanding of who our Lord is - His honor, His power, and His lordship.
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A series based on a text by a 12 century Egyptian scholar, The Benefits of Trials. The first benefit that he mentions is that trials and tests in life bring us to a much more intimate and deep knowledge of Allah - tests make us appreciate His honor and power in Lordship, and that realization comes to us in the midst of the trial, with the fruit of bringing us to a state of reliance and spiritual rest with God.
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Istighfar, or seeking forgiveness, both prevents hardship and is a means of relieving hardship. Sh. Omar Suleiman describes one of the best du'as to make for seeking Allah's forgiveness.
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Dua for happiness, its transliteration and its meaning.
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Dua is the backbone of worship! Learn the etiquettes of making dua.
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When struck with a hardship, we make profuse duâ’ appealing for comfort and a way out. Sometimes, the response from Allah is delayed, and we become consumed by worry and anxiety. Is there a wisdom in delayed dua?
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There are certain times dua (supplication) is more likely to be accepted by Allah (Most High) as mentioned by Prophet (ﷺ). This article lists 21.
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How do we empower ourselves spiritually, mentally, and emotionally during a time of anxiety and uncertainty? With all the fear around the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we can feel panicked and anxious, like our life is spiraling out of control. This infographic helps us reflect and refocus our thinking.
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In light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Sh. Omar Suleiman delivers a special lecture on the Amwas plague, the first plague to claim the lives of hundreds of Sahaba and thousands of people in the 7th century. He highlights lessons we can learn from that time period and offers some spiritual gems that are relevant to us today.
Time stamp: 9:33 - mass health crisis (a plague)
The importance and the blessings of the first ten days of Dhull Hijjah
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The blessings and virtues of Dhul Hijjah
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The blessings of the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah
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Throughout your existence, there are angels in your presence. But it’s your actions that cause those angels to either praise you or disgrace you. Through this series, we will explore the actions that invite these blessed unseen beings to pray upon you, and carry your name and mention to the One who created us all.
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Do we have such a thing as guardian angels? What do they do, and how do we experience them?
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Learn about the 6 pillars of faith (aqeeda)
Content:
Belief in Allah -- 01:50
Belief in Angels -- 10:28
Belief in Books -- 14:31
Belief in Messengers -- 25:10
Belief in Day of Judgement -- 38:00
Belief in Divine Decree -- 46:56
Easliy accessible video!
An academic overview of the science of aqeedah
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God prohibited sectarianism yet we find a problem of attacking other Muslims in our community.
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The purpose of this essay is to offer an Islamic perspective on the theory of evolution. As we discuss this particular theory, we also aim to highlight broader issues related to Islam and science.
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This essay argues that the existence of evil offers neither a logical nor probable case against God’s existence and that Islam offers a comprehensive theodicy: that is, a systematic solution to the problem of evil.
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