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Prostration – The Ultimate Position of Humility

Khawlah bint Yahya 04 January, 2022 Sajdah or sujood in Arabic refers to prostration. Prostrating is something that happens in different cultures and religions.  However as Muslims, we prostrate in an absolutely exclusive way….

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5 Ways to Help the Needy This Winter

Family & Life Team 01 January, 2022 As a group, Muslims are exemplary in alms-giving and and providing services to those in need. Charity is built into our Sunnah. During these…

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You Need Salah (Prayer) to Spiritually Breathe

Trudi Best 31 December, 2021 “Prayer is oxygen for the heart.” I’ve heard Ustadha Yasmin Mogahed refer to this several times when she is speaking on different spiritual matters. Just…

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Allah Doesn’t Need Our Prayer – Why is it an Obligation?

Shakiel Humayun 28 December, 2021 It’s a profound moment. When you stand, face Makkah, and detach from existence by saying “Allah is greater”- greater than everything. The soul, mind, and…

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On Playing Football with Hijab, Muslim Girl Reveals Challenges

AboutIslam & News Agencies 28 December, 2021 The scene of a hijabi Muslim girl playing football is not a familiar one in Lagos, Nigeria. Yet, for Abdulazzez Zulfah, a 17-year-old…

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Prayer Movements Reduce Back Pain

Hannah Morris 11 December, 2021 Muslims are obligated to pray five times a day, giving them the chance to temporarily disconnect from this world to reconnect with their creator. “And…

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Seeking Nearness to Allah – First Steps to the Spiritual Journey

Theresa Corbin 04 December, 2021 Islam is often called the deen or the path, implying there is a destination. And many of us are focused on that destination. We all want peace and nearness…

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Khutbah as a political instrument

In the Middle Ages, the Friday sermon or khutbah carried not only religious but also political significance, writes Mustafa Baktyr for İslam Ansiklopedisi. Khutbah is a speech or sermon that…

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Indian Actress Quits Showbiz to Attain Religious Goals

AboutIslam & News Agencies 10 November, 2021 Another Indian actress has announced her decision to quit entertainment industry, citing religious reasons and donning hijab. She has just recently got married…

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Night Prayer and Human Body Clock

Hwaa Irfan 29 October, 2021 The sleep-wake cycle of the pineal gland becomes disrupted as we increasingly eat, socialize and sleep, not questioning the psychological and physical effects of our…