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The Qur’an & the Soul’s Alchemy

The Prophet ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) remarked:

‘The best of you is the one who learns the Qur’an and teaches it to others.’1

For Muslims, notwithstanding the sheer beauty of its composition and its cadences, the Qur’an is a repository of revealed teachings, a roadmap for the journey through life, and a fountain of timeless truths to meditate upon; deepening endlessly one’s sense of the divine glory. Moreover, the Qur’an is of God: His Word, Wisdom and Divine Will. God subḥānahu wa ta'āla (glorified and exalted be He) says:

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Repel boredom with work

Those who have nothing to do with their lives are the same people who spend most of their time spreading rumors and falsehood, mainly because their minds are devoid of beneficial thoughts:

They are content to be with those [the women] who sit behind [at home]. Their hearts are sealed up [from right guidance] so they understand not.} (Qur’an 9: 87) Read more…

Friday Circle Everyweek at the MYF

Stories of the Prophets tonight at the MYF, very insightful talk given by brother Bassem Khalil. Each week he will give insightful reminders about all of our beloved prophets. Brothers and sisters are welcome.

Refreshments served

7pm-9pm

What Is the “Right” Religion?

O Allāh, none has the right to be worshipped except You alone. And, O Allāh, I bear witness that Muḥammad is Your servant and messenger!

Perhaps it is difficult to imagine, but there was once a time when these words inspired such a tremendous stir in hearts and minds that lives were forever changed, as was the course of history.

Allāh says,

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A Convert’s Story By: Hina Khan

The conversion ceremony was a very frigid one. I was looking for acceptance; they were looking for submission. In a room full of suspicious women, I was alone with a fear that numbed my senses. The imām stepped into the foyer where I was seated as though it was a demonstration for public viewing. At least that was how I felt. I was asked to repeat after the imām. Taking the shahadah was heavy, but when I recited La Ilaha Illallah Muhammadur Rasulullah that evening, a strange peace covered my heart and none of the whisperings were audible to me anymore. I don’t know if it was the silence of a chapter closing, or the tranquility of a blessed decision, but I had made a connection with a superior being and I was now under His care.

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Knowledge

Ibn Hazm mentioned that from the benefits of knowledge is that it repels evil whispers from the soul and that it rids one of worries and troubles. Read more…

Day Of Ashura – 14th Novemebr (Iftar at MYF)

10th Muharram – The Day Ashoora.

Muslim Youth Foundation is please to announce that the Day in which Musa (AS) was save by Allah from Pharaoh will be on Thursday 14th November.

Therefore, it is recommended to fast one day before (Weds) & Thurs.

An Iftar program will be available on Thursday at the MYF.

Reward of fasting the day of Ashoora is the forgiveness of the previous years sins.

Grieve not Over being poor

The more the body enjoys, the more the soul become sullied, and there is safety in having little. Taking only that which you need from this world is an early comfort that Allah bestows upon those whom He pleases among His slaves.

Verily! We will inherit the earth and whatsoever is thereon. (Qur’an 19: 40) Read more…