Today is the one-year anniversary of the first day of the Gaza siege. Many of us can clearly remember the horror: the first bits of news trickled in and protests exploded around the world out of solidarity and, possibly, guilt for not having acted sooner. Day by day, the death toll rose; I myself can [...]
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Priding herself on making hijab-friendly clothes that anyone can wear, Elenany shares her vision of her new line of Islamic streetwear.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
When we are born, two faculties are created alongside us as challenges to make us vulnerable to committing crimes: Shaytan and Nafs. Shaytan, or Satan, has existed even before the Creation of Man and it is his job to invite us to do sinful things until our death. To further describe his duties, he is to coax you into following your nafs.
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Written by Samia on Sun, Dec 27, 2009
Sometimes you have to turn things down a notch and go to an informal gathering. Mixing up the trend of skirts and making it hijab friendly with a pair of jeans can take you right out of the mall into the mosque for prayer. Add a few flashy accessories and finish with a [...]
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Prophet Muhammad said: When Allah created Paradise, He said to Jibreel (AS), ‘Go and look at it.’ Jibreel (AS) went, and returned, saying, ‘O Lord! By Thy might, no one who hears of it will fail to enter it.’ Allah then surrounded it with disagreeable things, and said, ‘Go and look at it [...]
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Lately, a lot of runways and notable female celebs have been rocking “feminized” mens’ suits. It definitely works for a classic look, and there is no better time to wear the get-up than on a night out with friends and family. With a few extra touches, it’s easy to make the outfit modest. Check out [...]
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Written by Asra on Thu, Dec 3, 2009
Assalam alaikum, dear sisters, my name is Asra and I will be posting these Daily Hadith columns. I will quote the source of all these Hadith, they are mostly from Sahih Bukhari or Sahih Muslim. So, here is the first: Consistency Abu Huraira narrated from the Prophet that once, a man was travelling in the wilderness. He [...]
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These are tough times. Our values, outlooks, beliefs, lifestyle, and even our clothing are being attacked and ridiculed. Each headline in the news, from about a mass murderer to a taxi driver, is being innacurately blamed on Islam, rather than a faulty human being. There is no doubt that these are tough times for Muslims [...]
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Written by Samia on Wed, Oct 21, 2009
Why do you wear the hijab? Muslims and non-Muslims alike have asked me the same question countless times. While it is true that Islam, in addition to the spiritual enlightenment, has preferred women to wear the hijab for their safety and modesty, there are additional important reasons worth mentioning. I wear the garment for a further cause. [...]
Speak the truth even if it is against you, do good to people even if they harm you, and make relations with those who cut you off.
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