Mercy, Health and a Food for Thought

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Did you know that the Absence of health is the absence of your Lord’s mercy?

Let’s take a minute or so to ponder over this beautiful ayah:

How to Use Health and Leisure in an Effective and Efficient way

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The hadeeth on two blessings is so deep! Subhanallaah!

This Hadeeth on health and leisure must be shared with everyone, especially in the Era of Coronavirus!!

The Use and Misuse of Body Parts in the light of Surah al Kahf

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This beautiful Surah describes some body parts and tells us how not to use them in our life.

Presenting here some points from my study of this lesson-rich Surah, alhamdulillaah.

Creative and Critical Thinking Questions based on Surah al Kahf, Verses 1 to 8

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This is the second in the series of Surah-based Project Work. The first one was from Surah al Waaqi’ah verses 1 to 26.

The contents of Surah al Kahf are spread over 6 chapters in Grade 10 textbooks followed in the UAE. This one is the first set of Questions, alhamdulillaah.

Innovative & Critical Thinking Activities based on Surah al Waqi’ah

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Surah-based Project Works are really good in terms of student learning, understanding and application.

Presenting here some Innovative & Critical Thinking Activities based on Surah al Waqi’ah: Verses 1 to 26. This can be given as a Project work for those interested in Qur’anic Studies (In UAE, by the way, this is meant for Grade 9 students)

Test Your Hifdh Knowledge

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This link is very useful for those who know different Surahs by heart, definitely beneficial for those who have memorized the whole Qur’an. However it is good to give it at least a try inShaaAllah. 

Google Docs – TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF QUR’AN MEMORIZATION – Main Page. For sub-pages go to this link

May Allah reward those who took time and effort to do this noble service in the cause of His noble Book. Baarakallaahu Feekum.

The Prophetic Code

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This e-book is nicely done. It’s informative, appealing and to the point. Please proceed to download, inShaaAllah.

Adopt Gradation in Teaching Children

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From the Story of Prophet Musa and al Khidr, one of the many lessons learnt is to Stop Being Judgmental.

From the point of view of a Teacher/Parent, we learn another lesson: Adopt gradation in addressing and warning your children! Be Polite and at the same time stern in your voice!!

Not Being Judgmental: Lessons from Surah al Kahf

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In today’s world judging people, giving unnecessary and unsolicited advice has become the norm of the day. When you post a certain post in the social media, for example, you find immediate reaction from some members of the group. They are ready to give their judgement about you and your post. And then, you know, the arguments and counter-arguments start, which at times lead to unhealthy developments among the members of the group.

I was thinking about this last Friday while reading the beautiful story of Prophet Musa and al Khidr. The lessons we learn from this story is very much relevant in contemporary times:

Following Beautiful Commands Makes Life Beautiful!

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The beauty of Qur’anic teachings can easily be understood from just three phrases:

Eid Mubaarak to You :)

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Wishing You a Happy Eid.

تقبّل الله منّا ومنكم  May Allah accept it from us and you. 

Qur’an is never meant to cause distress of any kind!

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Qur’an is the Book of Allah. It is the Maker’s Instruction Manual.

He sent this beautiful Book for man’s guidance on earth. As a source of Mercy, as a source of  Light, as a Source of Blessings.

It is meant for human welfare. And never meant, in the least, to put people in distress!

Do you take Your Selfie with the Qur’an?

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We are living in a world where people are crazy about taking selfies and posting in social media.   I am not talking about taking that type of selfie with the Qur’an!

This selfie is of a higher level. It is inspired by Allah, our Creator. The One who designed our faces and shaped our bodies. The One who revealed the noble Qur’an for we, the humanity.

Welcome to the Golden Moments!

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As per authentic hadeeths, Laylatul Qadr falls in one of the odd nights of the last 10 days of Ramadhaan. 

        So please be reminded that:

Fasting and Feminine Issues

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Presenting here some genuine questions and concerns from adult females regarding Menstruation and Fasting. Answers are provided by Sr. Asma bint Shameem. (I do not have the source to give credit as I received this through social media)   

Qur’an is Bayaan and Tibyaan as well!

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Qur’an calls itself Bayaan. Qur’an calls itself Tibyaan.

What is their meaning and what is the difference?

Read on to find an amazing elucidation by the world renowned Arabic scholar, Dr. V. Abdur Rahim.

InShaaAllah, will take care…

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I seek forgiveness from Allah, and an apology from my dear readers for not taking care of this blog…..inShaaAllah, i will do my best to keep the blog going as it was before. May Allah forgive our mistakes. May Allah not take us to task for our negligence of duty.

I thank my readers for visiting this blog and keep it going despite my slackness. Jazakumullaahu Khayra.

 

In view of Ramadhaan…

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As Ramadhaan is round the corner, I am making This updated Page as the Home Page, alhamdulillaah.

Baarakallaahu Feekum.

“Glory be to the One who gives even when He takes”

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Sharing some beautiful words of wisdom from Ustadha Yasmin Mogahed.

Surah al Kahf and a Treasure for Life!

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Presenting here some resources on Surah al Kahf and Friday in the form of a 1-page PDF. Baarakallaahu Feekum.

Parable of the Spider’s Web

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Qur’anic parables are rich in meaning and connotation. They are a means of providing insightful guidance to man. This article speaks of one such parable, and the author throws light from scientific perspective to help readers unravel the mysteries hidden in Qur’anic parables. Please read on…

Tolerance in Islam

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Tolerance is an important aspect of Islam. Here are three important booklets on this topic. 

Meaning of AN-NOOR: One of Allah’s Beautiful Names

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What is the meaning of Allah’s Name, ‘An-Noor’?

‘What is meant by ‘Allah is the Light of the Heavens and the Earth’?

An insightful exposition by Dr. Saleh al Saleh.

Optimizing the Learning Outcomes in Qur’an Class

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Integrating Technology in the field of teaching Islam as a subject is vital in contemporary times.

Here are 3 presentations to show how we can utilize expertise and resources to the best of one’s abilities in the field of teaching-learning Islam as a global way of life and civilization.

In three sessions, the learned author explains how effectively one can plan and execute Qur’an teaching-learning in the classroom.

Effective Tafseer Strategies

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An effective way to teach Tafseer to young and adult. MaShaaAllah.

Please proceed to download the file, InshaaAllah.