Fasting and Overall Health
In some cases, fasting could do more harm than good to some ill people, but could be beneficial to others, and even improve health. Who is exempted from fasting, who can decide this? How should fasting contribute to our overall health?
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Ramadan’s First Night: Open the Gates of Blessings
What virtues does the first night of Ramadan have? At whom will Allah look in that blessed night? Why? What did the Prophet say about it?
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The Pillars of Islamic Faith
Who is God? Is God One or more? Why should we belive in God? Is idol worship logical? Why do some people worship the creation instead of the Creator?
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Changing the Qiblah: A Test for the Believers
If a certain hardship or test is meant to reflect Allah's wisdom and purpose, passing such a test is indicative of His mercy and compassion. Thus the Muslims could feel content, confident and free of worry about the past and the future.
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Ramadan: Objectives & Lessons (Part 1)
Have you ever contemplated on the way Ramadan fasting is prescribed in the Qur’an? What could this tell about fasting, getting ready for it? What lessons can be taken from that?
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Virtues of Sha`ban
Why did the Prophet put great emphasis on fasting during Sha`ban? What did the Prophet use to do during Sha`ban? How could we use Sha`ban to warm up for Ramadan?
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Islamic Law in Protecting Environment
Is protecting the environment a religious obligation in Islam? Is there something in Islamic law that demands protection of the environment? What’s the individual’s responsibility in that process?
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Prophet Moses in a Strange land (Part 4)
Extremely exhausted, fearful and alone in a strange land, what did Moses do? And to whom did he turn? How would we feel if we were in his place? Would we feel stuck in a dark hole with no light in sight?
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Abu `Abdullah Al-Battani (Albategnius)
Al-Battani's reputation as a premier mathematician and astronomer has reached far beyond the Islamic borders, still what do we know about him?
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Celebrating Al-Israa’ and Al-Mi`raj
What do you know about Al-Israa' and Al-Mi`raj?Should Muslims celebrate it? What did happened on that night? When was that?
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