“Say: ‘If mankind and the jinns were together to produce the like of this Qur’an, they could not produce the like thereof, even if they helped one another.’” [al-Israa’ 17:88] My parents taught me how to speak Farsi, and although they also attempted to teach me the Arabic alphabet, I never learned it. However, I […]
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“Kind words and forgiveness are better than charity followed by injury. ” [Quran, 2:263] Challenge of the Day #4: Give a random compliment to a stranger such as “I love your shoes!”. Little acts of kindness can make someone’s day! Michelle SchafiehSubscribe for weekly posts and more here! muslimgap.com
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“And whatever of blessings and good things you have, it is from Allah.” [Quran 16:53] Challenge of the Day #3 : Name three things you are grateful for, and don’t forget to thank Allah (SWT) for the blessings! Michelle SchafiehSubscribe for weekly posts and more here! muslimgap.com
Ramadan. It is that time of year again where you are checking the time more than you are checking snapchat, where you are talking less to those around you in fear of scaring them off with your breath, and where you are basically receiving all sorts of questions from those around you. During this time,
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“Worship Allah and associate nothing with Him, and to parents do good, and to relatives, orphans, the needy, the near neighbor, the neighbor farther away, the companion at your side, the traveler, and those whom your right hands possess.” [Quran 4:36] Challenge of the Day #2: Call your parents or any of your relatives. Michelle
“Or were they created by nothing, or were they the creators [of themselves]?” (Quran Surah 52. Ath Thuur verse 35) During my first year at UCLA, I decided to go to a Dawah workshop held by one of the brothers involved in the MSA. The goal of the workshop was to teach Muslims how to
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“And when you are greeted with a greeting, greet [in return] with one better than it or [at least] return it [in a like manner]. Indeed, Allah is ever, over all things, an Accountant.” [Quran 4:86] Challenge of the Day #1: Say ”Hi” to three people and give them a compliment! Ex: “Hi…I love your shoes!” Michelle SchafiehSubscribe
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My parents told me I was Muslim. They taught me the basic teachings of Islam: how to behave, treat others and distinguish halal and haram. I knew I was Muslim, but I did not know what that meant. They told me I should pray, but they did not enforce it. My parents never pressured me to practice and
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