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The Generous and Pious

The Generous and Pious


On the tenth of Rajab, in the year 195 AH, the followers of Imam Ridha were blessed with the auspicious birth of the sole heir to their Imam. Imam Muhammad al-Jawad's (peace be upon him) birth helped ease the anxiety that many Shias w...

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I'm Just Not That Into This

I'm Just Not That Into This


In the culture we find in the US post-1960's, the domestic life, as well as love and everything that typically leads to marriage, has been taken apart and put back together so many times and in so many ways that there are few wholesom...

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Hijabi? Putting Pictures on Facebook?

Hijabi? Putting Pictures on Facebook?


Sure, we all want to show our friends how drop dead gorgeous we were looking at some party we went to. We also want to prove to our non-Hijabi friends how we resemb...

Read This Now, Not Later

Read This Now, Not Later


At first, we'll rationalize: yes, there is a lot of time, so I can relax right now. But eventually, we get drawn into the trap of procrastination, and only at the l...

 Palestinian Prisoners and their Names for a Change

Palestinian Prisoners and their Names for a Change


For a change, let us remember the more than 11,000 Palestinian prisoners currently being held in Israeli captivity. If collectively, they had as much news coverage ...

Blessings and Brocade: Islam on Style

Blessings and Brocade: Islam on Style


"The best of your clothing is that which does not distract you from Allah, the Almighty and Glorified; rather, it brings you nearer to thanking, remembering and obe...

Left Alone

Left Alone


What is the purpose of life? Why do we choose materialism over spirituality when we know what the correct choice is?

NBA Trades

NBA Trades


Shaq has been a dominant big man for his 16 years in the League. He has been to three NBA finals appearances and winning four, he has been named League MVP once, fi...

 

Read This Now, Not Later

Read This Now, Not Later

At first, we'll rationalize: yes, there is a lot of time, so I can relax right now. But eventually, we get drawn into the trap of procrastinatio...

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Hijabi? Putting Pictures on Facebook?

Hijabi? Putting Pictures on Facebook?

Sure, we all want to show our friends how drop dead gorgeous we were looking at some party we went to. We also want to prove to our non-Hijabi f...

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Decorating a Muslim Home

Decorating a Muslim Home

Does it feel like you're out of decorating ideas? How about a visit to your nearest mosque or Hussainiyah? The beautiful tile work, soft decorat...

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Assault on Muslim Charities

Assault on Muslim Charities

The reputations of many charities are damaged by unfounded accusations from the government, and the fear has significantly reduced giving. Many ...

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Ten Islamic Books to Read This Summer

Ten Islamic Books to Read This Summer

Summer is a great time to catch up on some non-academic reading, i.e. something other than textbooks! If you are looking for suggestions on how ...

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Left Alone

Left Alone

What is the purpose of life? Why do we choose materialism over spirituality when we know what the correct choice is?

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Blessings and Brocade: Islam on Style

Blessings and Brocade: Islam on Style

"The best of your clothing is that which does not distract you from Allah, the Almighty and Glorified; rather, it brings you nearer to thanking,...

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Law and Individual Freedoms

Law and Individual Freedoms

Thus, it becomes clear that it is only God, who is all-knowing and infinitely wise, who can make laws which will serve to promote human perfecti...

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Palestinian Prisoners and their Names for a Change

 Palestinian Prisoners and their Names for a Change

For a change, let us remember the more than 11,000 Palestinian prisoners currently being held in Israeli captivity. If collectively, they had as...

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Taking Summer Classes?

Taking Summer Classes?

 Procrastination in the fall term could earn you a B- or C, but in the summer term, you will be rewarded with failure. Most classes will have h...

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Son of the One Who Was Killed Thirsty

Son of the One Who Was Killed Thirsty

After the day of Ashura, the enemies attempted to take the Ahlul Bayt (peace be upon them) as captives to Kufa and from there to Damascus with t...
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I'm Just Not That Into This

I'm Just Not That Into This

In the culture we find in the US post-1960's, the domestic life, as well as love and everything that typically leads to marriage, has been taken...

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Facebook Foolish or Cyber-Gheebat?

Facebook Foolish or Cyber-Gheebat?

Facebook has a tendency to change a lot of views, shape a lot of opinions, and make apparent what people otherwise do not reveal. But is it Gheeb...

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NBA Trades

NBA Trades

Shaq has been a dominant big man for his 16 years in the League. He has been to three NBA finals appearances and winning four, he has been named...

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Hijabi? Putting Pictures on Facebook?
I don't understand this over emphasis on intention when act
Left Alone
This is from someone who hates poetry! A lovely eloquent po
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Hijabi? Putting Pictures on Facebook?
Alhamdulillah for all the sisters that are aware of this. Le
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Assalam Alaikum Sister I absolutely agree with you that the
I'm Just Not That Into This
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Hijabi? Putting Pictures on Facebook?
Very nice article...worth a few ponderings.. I'd just like
Hijabi? Putting Pictures on Facebook?
Sister, don't get me wrong, for I have not disagreed with th
Hijabi? Putting Pictures on Facebook?
Walaikum Salam Thank you for all the comments. Sister Ma
The Generous and Pious
Salam Masha'Allah GREAT article! Sister Huda, I look forward
The Generous and Pious
Lady Sabika (also known as Khaizarun) was from the same fami
Hijabi? Putting Pictures on Facebook?
i am really glad for your splendid writing as a muslim girl
I'm Just Not That Into This
I love watching movies, but I recognize that there are very
The Generous and Pious
May Allah bless you
Parachinar and the Muslim Conscience
I think every one known very better about the activities of
Read This Now, Not Later
"Another method of battling procrastination is to constantly
Read This Now, Not Later
the good and old word "PRORASTINATION"......sometimes i hate
Hijabi? Putting Pictures on Facebook?
Great job! Makes me reconsider putting up pics, i am always
Hijabi? Putting Pictures on Facebook?
asalaam alaaykum wr wb In reference to some comments: I th
Blessings and Brocade: Islam on Style
subhaanAllah....great artical

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