One evening, my brother and I went to coffee bean, and we saw a man digging in the trash. My brother and I go to coffee bean on a regular basis and this man was also one of the “regulars”. He usually sits outside with his dog and has a cup of coffee. He is […]
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“And lo! this your religion is one religion and I am your Lord, so keep your duty unto Me.“[Quran 23:52] Challenge of the Day #37: Ask yourself, why are you a Muslim? For example, are you a Muslim only because you were born into it…. Why did you accept Islam? Comment your answer below! Michelle
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“The month of Ramadan is that in which was revealed the Quran, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion.“[Quran 2:185] Challenge of the Day #36: List or think about one of the beneficial things you did this Ramadan so far. Share what you did below! Michelle SchafiehSubscribe for weekly posts
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“This is a blessed Book We have revealed. So follow it and be mindful of Allah, so you may be shown mercy.“[Quran 6:155] Challenge of the Day #35: Revisit verses of the Quran you have memorized and understanding the meaning of them. Share the verse you studied below! Michelle SchafiehSubscribe for weekly posts and more
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“Worship Allah [alone] and associate none with Him. And be kind to parents, relatives, orphans, the poor, near and distant neighbors, close friends, [needy] travelers, and those [bondspeople] in your possession. Surely Allah does not like whoever is arrogant, boastful.“[Quran 4:36] Challenge of the Day #34: Let someone cut in front of you in a
Marie : Hey, a couple of friends and I are going out tonight to a frat party. Want to come? Salma : No I can’t. Marie: Why not? Salma: Because I’m Muslim, and I am not allowed. 5 minutes later… Marie: We are going to take a couple of tequila shots before we go. Since
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“So whoever does an atom’s weight of good will see it.”[Quran 99:7] Challenge of the Day #33: Read a hadith and act on it. Comment which hadith you read below! Michelle SchafiehSubscribe for weekly posts and more here! muslimgap.com
“So when the Qur’an is recited, then listen to it and pay attention that you may receive mercy.”[Quran 7:204] Challenge of the Day #32: On your way home from work or school, listen to at least one Surah from the Quran. Comment which fact you learned below! Michelle SchafiehSubscribe for weekly posts and more here!
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“The swiftest supplication to be answered is the supplication of someone for another person who is not present.”[The Prophet (SA)] “Establish Prayer and dispense the Purifying Alms (Zakat) and bow in worship with those who bow.” [Quran 2:43] Challenge of the Day #31: During at least one of your daily prayers, make dua for people
My little brother Sunny and I both work part-time in a hospital, and after work, we both go to the hospital chapel to pray. What I love about the chapel is that it is open to all faiths. Sometimes when I walk in, I see a Muslim praying on a rug in one corner, a
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