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Your Patience Is Not But From Allah

March 31, 2016 No Comments

“And endure you patiently [O Muhammad], your patience is not but from Allah…” Qur’an (16:127) In general, patience is defined as the capacity to endure pain, trouble, and inconvenience, but Islam has added a spiritual dimension to endure hardships for the sake of Allah. Although verse 16:127 is addressing the Prophet (pbuh) who was the paragon of patience, but it sets a criterion for all Muslims. The Prophet’s life was not an easy one. It was full of difficulties and hardships, of trials and tribulations, of pain and suffering. In fact, no one in the history of mankind faced as

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Messages To The Hearts

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“We have sent the Scripture down to you [Prophet] with the Truth for people. Whoever follows the guidance does so for his own benefit; whoever strays away from it does so at his own peril. You are not in charge of them.” Qur’an  (39:41) To remind you what the Qur’an itself tells us of those who really receive its message in their hearts: When Allah is mentioned, their hearts quake; it increases their faith; they fall down upon their faces, weeping; it shivers their skin; their hearts soften; it increases their humility; you see their eyes overflow with tears; etc.

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Islam Gives New Meaning Of Life To Filipino Man In Oman

March 30, 2016 No Comments

  Mohammad Yousuf Nabong became estranged from his family, had to break up with his long-term girlfriend and saw friendships end when he converted to Islam but there is one thing that has kept the flame of hope alive in his heart. “If you leave something for the sake of Allah, He will give you more than you expect, in return,” says Mohammad Yousuf, recalling the time when he was a Christian and known as Patrick John Nabong. He was living in his home country, the Philippines, before moving to Oman two years and five months ago. “I was afraid

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Charity Should Not Be To Show-Off

March 30, 2016 No Comments

A person who engages in charity should be sincere in his intention towards Allah and ward off the desire to show off, say religious experts. “Not all donations are accepted by God. It all depends on the sincerity of the person, which is called ‘Ikhlas’ in Arabic,” said Hilal Al Rashdi, adviser at the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs.   Hilal Al Rashdi, an adviser at the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs.   A sincere act of charity should not be mixed with a desire to show off, Al Rashdi told the Times of Oman. Even in the

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Eid Should Not Wash Away Good Ramadan Habits

March 30, 2016 No Comments

Hilal Al Rashdi, an adviser at the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs   Eid Al Fitr should not mark the end of good habits developed during Ramadan which made the fasting month a spiritually and physically rewarding experience, say experts. “If you continue your good habits even after Ramadan, it shows that you have truly gained something from the Holy Month. If you do not continue them, it means that you did it only for the sake of Ramadan,” said Hilal Al Rashdi, adviser at the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs. Allah is not only the God of

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Path of Islam

March 30, 2016 No Comments

  “And We will make it easy for you (to follow) the simple path.” Qur’an (87:8), The path of Islam is simply and easy. It seems very natural and primodial for human beings to follow. ➡ On the other hand, spiritual development and perfection may be more difficult to achieve because it requires striving and it involves complete surrender to Allah’s Will in all our affairs: thoughts, speech and actions; But after that surrender Allah’s grace and love will make our path simple and easy. Wonderful are the ways of Allah in creation, and the love with which He guides

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Story Of A French Revert To Islam

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  At one point, out of curiosity, I wondered what one has to do if one wants to convert to Islam… I learned in that moment it is enough to make a simple statement “La ilah illa Allah, Muhammad rasoolu Allah”. I said it and… actually started crying… tears were slowly rolling down my right cheek.  I moved to Oman in January of 2012 and started working for an IT company based in Muscat. After 4 months, my contract was terminated and I went back to Europe. Less than 6 months later I had the opportunity to come back to Oman…

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Your Patience Is Not But From Allah

“And endure you patiently [O Muhammad], your patience is not but from Allah…” Qur’an (16:127) In general, patience is defined as the capacity to endure pain, trouble, and inconvenience, but Islam has added a spiritual dimension to endure hardships for the sake of Allah. Although verse 16:127 is addressing the Prophet (pbuh) who was the paragon of patience, but it sets a criterion for all Muslims. The Prophet’s life was not an easy one. It was full of difficulties and hardships, of trials and tribulations, of pain and suffering. In fact, no one in the history of mankind faced as

Read More »

Messages To The Hearts

“We have sent the Scripture down to you [Prophet] with the Truth for people. Whoever follows the guidance does so for his own benefit; whoever strays away from it does so at his own peril. You are not in charge of them.” Qur’an  (39:41) To remind you what the Qur’an itself tells us of those who really receive its message in their hearts: When Allah is mentioned, their hearts quake; it increases their faith; they fall down upon their faces, weeping; it shivers their skin; their hearts soften; it increases their humility; you see their eyes overflow with tears; etc.

Read More »

Islam Gives New Meaning Of Life To Filipino Man In Oman

  Mohammad Yousuf Nabong became estranged from his family, had to break up with his long-term girlfriend and saw friendships end when he converted to Islam but there is one thing that has kept the flame of hope alive in his heart. “If you leave something for the sake of Allah, He will give you more than you expect, in return,” says Mohammad Yousuf, recalling the time when he was a Christian and known as Patrick John Nabong. He was living in his home country, the Philippines, before moving to Oman two years and five months ago. “I was afraid

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Charity Should Not Be To Show-Off

A person who engages in charity should be sincere in his intention towards Allah and ward off the desire to show off, say religious experts. “Not all donations are accepted by God. It all depends on the sincerity of the person, which is called ‘Ikhlas’ in Arabic,” said Hilal Al Rashdi, adviser at the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs.   Hilal Al Rashdi, an adviser at the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs.   A sincere act of charity should not be mixed with a desire to show off, Al Rashdi told the Times of Oman. Even in the

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Eid Should Not Wash Away Good Ramadan Habits

Hilal Al Rashdi, an adviser at the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs   Eid Al Fitr should not mark the end of good habits developed during Ramadan which made the fasting month a spiritually and physically rewarding experience, say experts. “If you continue your good habits even after Ramadan, it shows that you have truly gained something from the Holy Month. If you do not continue them, it means that you did it only for the sake of Ramadan,” said Hilal Al Rashdi, adviser at the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs. Allah is not only the God of

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Path of Islam

  “And We will make it easy for you (to follow) the simple path.” Qur’an (87:8), The path of Islam is simply and easy. It seems very natural and primodial for human beings to follow. ➡ On the other hand, spiritual development and perfection may be more difficult to achieve because it requires striving and it involves complete surrender to Allah’s Will in all our affairs: thoughts, speech and actions; But after that surrender Allah’s grace and love will make our path simple and easy. Wonderful are the ways of Allah in creation, and the love with which He guides

Read More »

Story Of A French Revert To Islam

  At one point, out of curiosity, I wondered what one has to do if one wants to convert to Islam… I learned in that moment it is enough to make a simple statement “La ilah illa Allah, Muhammad rasoolu Allah”. I said it and… actually started crying… tears were slowly rolling down my right cheek.  I moved to Oman in January of 2012 and started working for an IT company based in Muscat. After 4 months, my contract was terminated and I went back to Europe. Less than 6 months later I had the opportunity to come back to Oman…

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