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People often wonder what exactly a masjid should be used for, beyond the five daily prayers. In many communities, the conversation can get pretty heated, especially when someone wants to host a wedding or a social event on the masjid grounds. Some folks worry that these gatherings might chip away at the masjid’s sacred atmosphere,
Read More1.8KThere is a moment in every struggle when the weight of injustice becomes unbearable, when the oppressed, long silenced and subjugated, rise with whatever strength they can muster. It is a moment both sacred and perilous; sacred because it marks the reawakening of dignity, and perilous because the tools of resistance are often forged in
Read More2.7K“Some battles are more honorable to lose,For those who win them may have truly lost.” Tamim Al-Barghouti. At first, this might seem hard to understand. Why would anyone prefer to lose? But when we consider the values Islam teaches us, truth, integrity, and submission to Allah’s will, we realize that not every victory is pleasing
Read More2.3KAt the crossroads of human interaction and moral conviction, individuals often find themselves challenged by perceptions shaped by external influences. The pursuit of true goodness extends beyond simple acts of kindness and humility; it requires awareness, discernment, and the courage to stand against injustice. This journey unfolds through three progressive levels of goodness, each representing
In the grand tapestry of human interaction, kindness is both a thread that binds and a beacon that exposes. To be authentically kind—to extend warmth, respect, and genuine care—is to reveal one’s innermost self in a world that often meets such openness with suspicion or, more dishearteningly, exploitation. Yet, it is in this very act
A few years ago, I found myself entrenched in an unexpected battle. The stage was set with an overt act of injustice; manipulation was rife, and I was the chosen target. However, I was resilient, immune to such ploys, and instinctively stood alongside the victim. With limited resources at my disposal, I braced myself and
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