A glass half full

Source:  eislam.co.za

By: Abu Muhammad Yusuf

From time to time we all experience challenges. It could be when we encounter some difficult situations in our life or business or we have problems with health or even just day to day issues. What is really important is how we face up and react to those challenges. Our attitude and Trust in our Creator will determine how much we succeed.

Hamza Tzortzis: How to give Dawah in two minutes (Video)

 877-Why-Islam releases video by Hamza Tzortzis on how to give invite everyone to worship One and only One God. This video talks about both situations when someone asks you a question about Islam or you approach someone to explain your faith.

Extremism: Isn’t It Everybody’s Dilemma?

Source: onislam.net

By: Rasha Mohammad

Extremism — what a shackling word we are used to hearing over and over these days!

Mass clashes, assassinations, protests, and violent attacks are manifestations of an extremist way of thinking or believing.

To many, extremism is linked to religion. To be religious often labels a person as an extremist — or, as average people call it, a “terrorist.”

Will Marriage Solve My Problems?

By: Ubah

Source: http://www.suhaibwebb.com/

After engaging more with the Muslim community through activities like da`wah (calling to Islam), conferences, and halaqat (study circles), I have observed something intriguing: there seems to be a fascination—even obsession—with the topic of marriage. Regardless of whether a particular lecture is dedicated to something other than gender relations, the topic of marriage somehow always creeps up.

10 Tips to Fight Depression

Source: http://islamgreatreligion.wordpress.com

Assalam O Alaykum,

I would like to share this article,which is very usefull for everyone.

Well,from last few days,i’m xtrmly depressed,so,I was looking for some solution.and i found this article.

Feeling down in the dumps, depressed, having the blues: these are just some of the terms used to describe a feeling of hopelessness and despair that can hit even the most optimistic of us at some point in our lives. While clinical depression requires proper professional treatment, the occasional feeling of sadness due to factors ranging from economic difficulty to harassment and discrimination can be helped through some simple spiritual practices. Here are a couple that can help:

1. Look at those below you

The Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “Whenever you see someone better than you in wealth, face or figure, you should look at someone who is inferior to you in these respects” (Bukhari, Muslim). If you are reading this article online, consider this: you are one of the lucky set of human beings on the planet who can afford a computer and internet connection or at least have access to one. The United Nations Development Program’s 2007 Human Development Report notes that there are still around 1 billion people living worldwide at the margins of survival on less than $1 a day, with 2.6 billion living on less than $2 a day. Also consider that in the Quran (14:7), God says that if you are thankful to Him for what you have, He blesses you with more.

2. Serve your fellow human beings

The best way to thank God is to serve humanity, especially those who have less than you. Serving others is uplifting and rewarding. It helps us gain a better perspective on life’s challenges, making us realize how very often, are problems seem so small compared to the awesome difficulties others face. That’s why when the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, and the Muslims were a small, poor and persecuted community, they used to give to the poor even more. They understood that when you are generous when you have less, you achieve the perspective of a winner. You are focused on the bigger picture.

3. Read Surah Ad Duha

According to one report, after the Prophet had begun receiving revelation from God, at one point a long period of time passed with no such communication from Allah. As a result, the Makkans ridiculed the Prophet and he became severely depressed. That’s when this chapter was revealed (Quran 93: 1-11). The chapter is a beautiful reminder to us to see life in the greater scheme of things, to be grateful for what we have and to never give up striving for what is right. This chapter of the Quran can be considered a direct recipe from God for depression.

4. Turn to God in all situations

Remember that nothing can harm you without the consent of God. While you must take care of yourself, rely on God and know that He is always with you and only He can give you strength in difficult times. Also remember that He will help you can come out of a trying situation as a better person if you deal with it positively.

5. Remember God’s Names

God has many beautiful Names which describe His attributes and powers. These are reminders of His Love, Mercy, Forgiveness, Justice, Strength and much, more. Supplicating to God using these Names reminds us that God has these attributes more than any other being and that we can and must rely on Him during good and bad times.

7 Best Ways to Control Sin

As human beings we all possess a sinful nature. But as a Muslim we have to strive to step away from our nature by walking in the light of Islam. If we are not careful to resist ourselves from sin, it will weaken our souls and separate us from our Almighty Allah. On the necessity of self control, Allah says:

“And as for him who fears to stand in the presence of his lord forbids his own soul from its whims and caprices, then surely paradise is his abode”.

Consider these seven ways to control your sinful nature:

1. Know your enemy:  

The most important strategy in warfare is to know the enemy. The more you know about your enemy the easier it makes your battle. Likewise, life is a battle against shaytan- The enemy of our souls- We need to study about him and his tactics he uses to lead people astray.

2. Always look to Allah for help:

Allah wants to help you and He is always with you. As Muslims we have direct access to Allah. When you wake up in the morning everyday ask Allah to protect you from evil temptations of this world. Make a habit to confess your sins and ask Allah for forgiveness before you go to bed.

3. Spend time with Allah:

A daily relationship with Allah is the basic principle to control our self from sins. Spend some time reading the Quran and indulging in Zikr. Make it a habit. It will help you to stay focused on Allah in your daily activities.

4. Avoid sinful situations:

A Muslim would be very careful to avoid sins and to avoid situations that are likely to cause sin. Sins often comes searching for you, so if you find yourself in a certain situation that you are more likely to fall in sin; it’s the time for you to walk away from that place.

5. Know the consequences:

Sin is a wall that separates us from Allah and it can enslave us and destroy our whole life. Countless lives have been ruined today because of pursuing things that Allah has forbidden. Remember that Allah has blessed with us with a healthy body and a sound mind, as a result being ungrateful for his gifts will draw severe punishments.

6. Fill your mind with Allah:

Thinking about something often can bring it to life; therefore avoid thinking about things that would arise evil temptations in your mind. Try to fill your mind with the remembrance of Allah.

7. Repent immediately when you fail:

If you fail and fall into sin, repent immediately. You should regret it and be determined never to indulge in any sinful behavior in the future.

If you are ready to change your situation, then it’s time to change what you say about your situation.

 If you are ready to change your situation, then it’s time to change what you say about your situation.
 Si usted está listo para cambiar su situación, entonces es el momento de cambiar lo que usted dice acerca de su situación.
 Als u klaar bent om uw situatie te veranderen zijn, dan is het tijd om te veranderen wat je zegt over uw situatie.
 Si vous êtes prêt à changer votre situation, il est temps de changer ce que vous dites au sujet de votre situation.
 Wenn Sie bereit sind, Ihre Situation zu ändern, dann ist es Zeit zu ändern, was Sie über Ihre Situation zu sagen.
 Rúguǒ nǐ zhǔnbèi hǎo gǎibiàn nǐ de zhuàngkuàng, nàme tā de shíjiān lái gǎibiàn nǐ tán tán nǐ de qíngkuàng.
 Om du är redo att förändra din situation, då är det dags att ändra vad du säger om din situation.
 Yesli vy gotovy izmenit’ svoyu situatsiyu , to prishlo vremya izmenit’ to, chto vy govorite o vashey situatsii .
 Eğer durumu değiştirmek için hazırsanız, o zaman kendi durumunuz hakkında söylediklerini değiştirme zamanı geldi.
 Se siete pronti a cambiare la vostra situazione, allora è il momento di cambiare quello che dici circa la vostra situazione.
 Jika Anda siap untuk mengubah situasi Anda, maka saatnya untuk mengubah apa yang Anda katakan tentang situasi Anda.