Posted on February 16, 2008 by Um Yusuf as-Siddiq
THE MUSLIM WOMAN AND HER OWN SELF
She keeps company with righteous people and joins religious gatherings
In order to attain this high status, the Muslim woman chooses righteous, Allah-fearing friends, who will be true friends and offer sincere advice, and will not betray her in word or deed. Good friends have a great influence in keeping [...]
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Posted on February 14, 2008 by Um Yusuf as-Siddiq
In dedication to Ah Ying
Do not be sad: for Allah defends you and the angels ask forgiveness for you; The believers share with you their supplications in every prayer; The Quran is replete with good promises; And above all is the mercy of He Who is the Most Merciful.
Do not be sad: the good deed [...]
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Posted on February 12, 2008 by Um Yusuf as-Siddiq
A beautiful nasheed about the reflection of our existence and our life.
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Posted on February 9, 2008 by Um Yusuf as-Siddiq
This is a powerful Khutbah that reminds the believers that through Allah’s great mercy, He puts us through hardships in order to test us, to distinguish who the true believers are, and to purify us.
Our Ummah is going through a lot of trials and tribulations at the present time, but the Sheikh gives examples of some of the greatest trials [...]
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Posted on February 7, 2008 by Um Yusuf as-Siddiq
With the start of the Islamic new year a few weeks ago, there are many bounties and lessons to be reflected on. Although we do not take the Islamic New Year as a holiday or celebrate it, we should reflect on what led to the development of the Islamic Calendar – which is the greatest [...]
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