We generally love to say that books are our best friends. However, a quick glimpse into history shows us how many individuals there have been, who considered themselves to be a book’s best friend. Here, we present some fascinating excerpts from “Civilization of Faith” by Dr. Mustafa as-Sibâ‘ee Muhammad ibn ‘Abdul Mâlik al-Zayyat, the literary vizier,…
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Foreword by Abdur-Raheem Green on The Music Made Me Do It In it are ample evidences from the Qur’an and Sunnah and pious scholars from a broad spectrum of schools of thought, and this should more than suffice for those who respond to Allah’s commands and flee from his prohibitions. Uniquely, it also includes an…
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❝ When one desires to talk, then it is upon him to think before he speaks. If there is beneficial good in what he will say, then he should speak. And if he has doubt about that, then he must not speak until he clears that doubt (by making his speech good).❞ — Imam Shâfi‘i,…
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Excerpt from Islam and Management by Dr. Naceur Jabnoun “…a relatively obscure, yet highly effective, school of management that has left indelible marks on the minds of innumerable researchers, leaders and managers. “Through it, the early Muslims rapidly achieved success, and their legacy lasts until today. This historically unique success prompted Michael Hart1 to consider…
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Allah’s Messenger (may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: ❝ Indeed, Allah aids this Ummah due to its weak ones: through their supplication, their prayer and their purity of intention.❞ (Bukhari and an-Nasâ’i) This hadith clarifies the error of those who think they should ignore the poor and instead pay more attention…
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❝ Although globalization is actually term that is meant to describe economic forces, it is having far-reaching effects on the social and moral structures of societies. Nations are not only importing goods and services, but they are also bringing in ideals, values, and morals that are often contrary to the traditional beliefs and practices of…
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❝ When I thought of people’s tongues, it was as if they were burning flames or poisonous snakes!
How much sadness, grief and evil they cause! ❞
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— Husayn al-Awayishah, Backbiting and its Adverse Effects
❝ Ignorance is boredom and grief, because the ignorant person leads a life that never offers anything new…
If you desire happiness, then seek out knowledge and enlightenment… ❞
— Aid al-Qarni, Don’t Be Sad
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Often when we see someone erring, we flare up and lose our temper while really wanting to advice the person. The consequences could be bad, leaving us with total opposite results. Dr. Muhammad Al-Arifi mentions a beautiful story in his book Enjoy Your Life ABDULLAH was an energetic person but lacking in certain skills. One…
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