“Observe justice in dealing with your children in the same manner in which you expect them to observe justice in being kind and good to you.” – [Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)] Worship Allah alone and associate none with Him. And be kind to parents, relatives, orphans, the poor, near and distant neighbors, close friends, need travelers, …
On my commute to and from school, I sometimes watch Islamic lectures on my smartphone. Not too long ago, while I was on the bus, I remembered a post on the UCLA MSA page mentioning Hamza Yusuf’s “Life of the Prophet,” so I decided to listen to it. Right next to me was a man, and when …
“O believers! Do not let some men ridicule others, they may be better than them, nor let some women ridicule other women, they may be better than them. Do not defame one another, nor call each other by offensive nicknames. How evil it is to act rebelliously after having faith! And whoever does not repent, …
“O Believers! Fulfil (your) promises.” [Quran 5:1] Challenge of the Day #24: Next time you have an appointment or meeting, try to be on time. It is not good to make anyone wait unless you have a valid reason. Michelle Schafiehmuslimgap.com
“If you are grateful, I will certainly give you more.” [Quran 14:7] “So Remember Me, and I will remember you, and be thankful to Me, and be not ungrateful to Me.” [Quran 2:152] Challenge of the Day #23: Every day before making dua, thank Allah (swt) for 3 things that did not happen. For example, thank Allah (swt) for not being sick. Michelle Schafiehmuslimgap.com
“O you who believe! seek assistance through patience and prayer; surely Allah is with the patient…” [Quran 2:153] Challenge of the Day #22: The next time you are stressed out, pause and say bismillah and/or recite Ayatul-Kursi. This is a good reminder that everything is temporary and that Allah (swt) is always in control. Michelle Schafiehmuslimgap.com
Have you ever heard any of the following statements? You are not “religious” because …. you listen to music you don’t have a beard (males) you don’t wear the hijab (females) you say “hi” instead of “Salaam” you like to put on make-up and wear nail polish (females) you wear shorts while praying (males) you don’t attend Islamic events …
“Verily! Allah is with those who do good deeds” [Quran 29:69] Challenge of the Day #21: Help out with a chore around the house that you do not normally do. Michelle Schafiehmuslimgap.com
“And when you are greeted with some words, greet back with words better than it or with the same; indeed Allah will take account of everything.” [Quran 4:86] “Smile, it is an act of charity.” [Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)] Challenge of the Day #20: Smile at a stranger. Michelle Schafiehmuslimgap.com
“Successful indeed are the believers Those who offer their Salat (prayers) with all solemnity and full submissiveness…” [Quran 23:1-2] Challenge of the Day #19: Find a new method to help you maintain focus during your salah. For example, imagine you are praying in front of the Kabah. Michelle Schafiehmuslimgap.com