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"Those who, if We granted them power in the land, will maintain the prayer, give the zakat, bid what is...

"In the bounty and mercy of God, in that let them rejoice (celebrate)..." Challenge of the Day #96: Do you...

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"...But Allah has conferred a favor upon you, that He has guided you to the Faith, if you indeed are true." Challenge of the Day #95: Can you...

Q: What does Islam say about being cold-hearted or heartless in order to protect yourself from getting hurt? A: It...

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"This day I have perfected for you your religion and completed My favor upon you and have approved for you...

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"And Hajj to the House is a duty that mankind owes to Allah, for those who are able to undertake...

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One day, my brother and I were planning to take my parents to a nice restaurant for the holidays. We...

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One day, my brother and I went to eat dinner at a restaurant. We go to this restaurant often since...

"Recite what has been revealed to you of the Book and establish prayer. Indeed, genuine prayer should deter one from...

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“O my people, enter the Holy Land which Allah has assigned to you and do not turn back (from fighting...

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Is It Haram to Watch Halloween Movies? In my opinion, I do not believe it is Haram to watch Halloween...

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One day, my brother and I went to a restaurant around our neighborhood and had some leftovers. It was just...

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My mother has relationships outside of her marriage while my father is alive. We are ashamed of her deeds. We...

When I was in college, I would attend many halaqas (meetings to learn more about Islam). During the week of...

"Verily, the number of months with Allah is twelve months (in a year), so it was ordained by Allah on...

If a Muslim friend I have is in trouble, as a Christian am I allowed to pray for them? The...

 "Allah has made the Kaaba—the Sacred House—a sanctuary of well-being for all people, along with the sacred months, the sacrificial...

"And We have certainly made the Quran easy to remember. So is there anyone who will be mindful?"

 "And proclaim that the people shall observe Hajj pilgrimage. They will come to you walking or riding on various exhausted (means...

I came to France, and I had never eaten pork before, but by mistake I bought some food that had...

I know it's not the right thing to do, but is God really real? I'm still a Muslim, but lately all...

One day, I went to eat at a sandwich shop, and I placed my order online so that I would...

 "And he who obeys Allah and the Messenger -they shall be with those whom Allah has favoured - the Prophets,...

Can I ask forgiveness from Allah if I commit kufr unknowingly? Salaam, The fact that you did it unknowingly and want to...

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During Ramadan, my brother and I went for a walk one day. It was a beautiful sunny day, and I...

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"...And so that you may complete the number, and magnify Allah for guiding you, and that you may give thanks."...

"...But to fast is best for you, if you only knew." Challenge of the Day #69: What lessons did you...

One day, I was heading to a Muslim Conference with some of the students from the UCLA MSA. I was...

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"... And eat and drink until the whiteness of the day becomes distinct from the blackness of the night at...

"The month of Ramadan is that in which was revealed the Quran, a guidance for the people and clear proofs...

"O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that you may...

One day, my mom returned from work and left her car keys and her mug on top of the table...

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"The month of Ramadan is that in which was revealed the Quran, a guidance for the people and clear proofs...

Do You Believe Hijab Is Mandatory or Optional? Thank you for your question. I honestly do not know. If I...

One of my aunts is currently at a nursing care center for stroke recovery. The facility is like a hotel...

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“Verily! I am Allah! La ilaha illa Ana (none has the right to be worshipped but I), so worship Me,...

"Those who in charity spend of their goods by night and by day, in secret and in public, have their...

One day, I was very busy with work and very stressed out. My work requires me to troubleshoot software issues...

"Say: He, Allah, is One. Allah is He on Whom all depend. He begets not, nor is He begotten; And none is...

"And of His signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth and the diversity of your languages and...

"Allah—there is no god worthy of worship except Him. He has the Most Beautiful Names. God there is no god...

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"Who spend in the way of Allah both in plenty and hardship, who restrain their anger, and forgive others. Allah...

"When My servants ask thee concerning Me, I am indeed close to them: I listen to the prayer of every...

"And establish the Prayer at the two ends of the day and in the first hours of the night. Indeed the...

“With Him are the keys of the invisible. None but He knows them. And He knows what is in the...

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Is it permissible for me as a Muslim, to visit my friend’s house when they are celebrating stuff such as...

"This is the Book of Allah, there is no doubt in it; it is a guidance for the pious." Challenge...

When I asked non-Muslim students at UCLA what they know about Islam, some mentioned prayer and making pilgrimage, but two...

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"Surely the Salah at fixed hours (of the day and night) has been enjoined upon the believers" Challenge of the...

"We have revealed to you the Book (the Quran) as an explanation of all things, a guide, a mercy, and...

"Allah does not require of any soul more than what it can afford. All good will be for its own...

For my Master’s Degree, I attended a Private Catholic College in Los Angeles. Unlike my experience at UCLA, there weren’t...

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"And you are certainly on the most exalted standard of moral excellence." Challenge of the Day #48: Name two traits...

"The true religion with Allah is Islam.." Challenge of the Day #47: Name three words that describe Islam. Comment your...

This was our first year attending MSA West and while every one had a different reason for attending whether it...

"Worship Allah and associate nothing with Him, and to parents do good, and to relatives, orphans, the needy, the near...

"...We have sent down to you the Book as clarification for all things and as guidance and mercy and good...

"Eat and drink healthy and be not prodigal." Challenge of the Day #44: Take care of your body and increase...

“And (as for) the believing men and the believing women, they are guardians of each other; they enjoin good and...

When I was in middle school, I attended a public school where the majority of the students were Christian. There...

“Worship Allah alone and associate none with Him. And be kind to parents, relatives, orphans, the poor, near and distant...

"We surely sent a messenger to every community, saying, “Worship Allah and shun false gods.” But some of them were...

“And hasten towards forgiveness from your Lord and a Paradise as vast as the heavens and the earth, prepared for...

A couple years ago, my siblings and I decided to go to Panera Bread for Iftar. This was my first...

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“O you who have believed, obey Allah and obey the Messenger and those in authority among you. And if you...

“The true religion with Allah is Islam.“ Challenge of the Day #38: Name 3 things that Islam has taught you....

One evening, my brother and I went to coffee bean, and we saw a man digging in the trash. My...

“And lo! this your religion is one religion and I am your Lord, so keep your duty unto Me.“ Challenge...

“The month of Ramadan is that in which was revealed the Quran, a guidance for the people and clear proofs...

“This is a blessed Book We have revealed. So follow it and be mindful of Allah, so you may be...

“Worship Allah and associate none with Him. And be kind to parents, relatives, orphans, the poor, near and distant neighbors,...

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"So when the Qur'an is recited, then listen to it and pay attention that you may receive mercy." Challenge of...

“The swiftest supplication to be answered is the supplication of someone for another person who is not present.” "Establish Prayer...

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"Say to My servants that they should (only) say those things that are best: for Satan doth sow dissensions among...

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"O you who believe, obey Allah and obey the Messenger and those in authority among you. Then, if you quarrel...

Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “When anyone of you stands for the prayers, Satan comes and puts him in doubts till...

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"Observe justice in dealing with your children in the same manner in which you expect them to observe justice in...

On my commute to and from school, I sometimes watch Islamic lectures on my smartphone. Not too long ago, while...

"O believers! Do not let some men ridicule others, they may be better than them, nor let some women ridicule...

"O Believers! Fulfil (your) promises.”  Challenge of the Day #24: Next time you have an appointment or meeting, try to...

"If you are grateful, I will certainly give you more.”  "So Remember Me, and I will remember you, and be thankful to Me, and be not ungrateful...

"O you who believe! seek assistance through patience and prayer; surely Allah is with the patient...”  Challenge of the Day...

Have you ever heard any of the following statements? You are not “religious” because …. you listen to musicyou don’t have a beard...

"Verily! Allah is with those who do good deeds”  Challenge of the Day #21: Help out with a chore around...

"And when you are greeted with some words, greet back with words better than it or with the same; indeed...

"Successful indeed are the believers Those who offer their Salat (prayers) with all solemnity and full submissiveness...”  Challenge of the...

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said; “The strong is not the one who overcomes the people by his strength,...

"Truly, Allah loves those who turn to Him constantly and He loves those who keep themselves pure and clean.”  Challenge...

Abu Darda reported that the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) said: "No Muslim servant supplicates for his brother behind his back...

"We made it easy to bear this Qur'an in mind. Who, then, is willing to keep it in mind?". Challenge...

“And He provides for him from (sources) he never could imagine. And if anyone puts his trust in Allah, sufficient...

"This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah". Challenge of the...

"As for the earth, We spread it out and placed upon it firm mountains, and cause everything to grow there...

 “Those who believe, and whose hearts find satisfaction in the remembrance of Allah: for without doubt in the remembrance of...

Bob was late to an interview because he overslept after staying out late last night. He did not even have...

 “Believers, do not let your wealth and your children distract you from remembering God: those who do so will be...

 “Those who spend (in Allah’s Cause) in prosperity and in adversity, who repress anger, and who pardon men; verily, Allah...

"Kindness is a mark of faith, whoever is not; has no faith." -Muhammad (PBUH) Challenge of the Day #10: Be...

One day, my friend and I decided to attend a Christian event on campus. I am not going to lie....

" "O Children of Adam! wear your beautiful apparel at every time and place of prayer: eat and drink: But...

"O you who believe! Verily, among your wives and your children there are enemies for you (i.e. may stop you...

"And do good unto your parents, and near of kin, and unto orphans, and the needy, and the neighbour from...

"Corruption doth appear on land and sea because of (the evil) which men's hands have done, that He may make...

Think of a person that you may have fallen in love with or are already in love with. Then answer...

“Those who spend in charity will be richly rewarded.” Challenge of the Day #5: Make a bag of goodies/snacks for...

“Say: ‘If mankind and the jinns were together to produce the like of this Qur’an, they could not produce the...

Growing up in Los Angeles, I had only met a few Muslims but I never imagined that I would be living...

"Kind words and forgiveness are better than charity followed by injury. ” Challenge of the Day #4: Give a random compliment...

"And whatever of blessings and good things you have, it is from Allah." Challenge of the Day #3 : Name...

Ramadan. It is that time of year again where you are checking the time more than you are checking snapchat,...

"Worship Allah and associate nothing with Him, and to parents do good, and to relatives, orphans, the needy, the near...

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"And when you are greeted with a greeting, greet  with one better than it or return it . Indeed, Allah is ever,...

My parents told me I was Muslim. They taught me the basic teachings of Islam: how to behave, treat others...