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A Look into Congregational Prayers
In fact, it can be a bone-chilling view to see hundreds or thousands of people gathered in one spot, standing together, bowing together, and prostrating together. The view is aesthetic. The scene is artistic. And it is very inspiring seeing how these people who come from different backgrounds gather to fulfill their religious duty together. If unity in Islam can be seen in one thing, it surely starts from congregational prayers.
The Concept of Seven Heavens
As long as seven earths are concerned (the mention of which is there in the Holy Qur'an is an indication and in some traditions, is given with specific mentio...
Toronto Textbook Controversy and the Media Circus
Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi, resident scholar of the ISIJ who has been at the face of the issue, has assured the wider community that an internal review is underway...
Prescription for Savings
The cost of prescription medications can really add up, especially for those who need multiple medications. Big pharmaceutical companies run the show here and...
Discourse Between Mother and Child
My dear self, Oh you whom Allah has breathed the spirit and gave you a name this day I tell you...you must live the life of Ali and die the death of Hussain! Yo...
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Infallible Wisdom
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The one who sends up to God his pure and sincere worship, God the Almighty sends down for him that which will be of most benefit to him."
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