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A good life…..

Posted on April 23rd, 2014 · Filed under International News, MYF Latest News, MYF News

A Western thinker said:

“It is most possible for you, while you are behind steel bars, to look out upon the horizon and to smell roses. It is also extremely plausible for you to be in a castle replete with opulence and comfort, and yet be angry and discontented with your family and wealth.”

Therefore happiness is not determined by time or by place, but instead by faith in Allah and obedience to Him, matters that are rooted in a person’s heart. The heart has a far-reaching significance in that it is the place that Allah looks at and scrutinizes. If faith settles itself in the heart, happiness and tranquility will pervade both the heart and the soul. Read more…

If one has inner beauty, he will discern beauty in the universe

Posted on April 22nd, 2014 · Filed under International News, MYF Latest News, MYF News, MYF Projects, UK News

To be truly happy, one should enjoy the beauty and splendor of life, an enjoyment that is limited only by the boundaries set forth by Islam. Allah has created for us beautiful gardens because He is Beautiful and He loves beauty, and in order for us to study His signs that are present in His wonderful creation.

He it is who created for you all that is on the earth.  (Qur’an 2: 29) Read more…

You Are Created Unique

Posted on April 16th, 2014 · Filed under International News

Dr. James Gordon Gilkee said:

“The dilemma of wanting your own identity is as ancient as the beginning of history, and it is common to all human life. Similar is the problem of not wanting to be your own self, which is the source of much personal imbalance and disturbance.”

Someone else said:

“You are a unique entity among creation: nothing is exactly similar to you, nor are you exactly similar to anything, because the Creator has brought diversity to the creation.”

Certainly, your efforts and deeds are diverse [different in aims and purposes].
(Qur ‘an 92: 4)

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Isolation and its positive effects

Posted on April 15th, 2014 · Filed under International News, MYF Latest News, MYF News, MYF Projects, UK News

If applied with a correct understanding, isolation can be most beneficial.
Ibn Taymiyah said:

“At times, it is necessary for the worshipper to be isolated from others in order to pray, remember Allah, recite the Qur’an, and evaluate himself and his deeds. Also, isolation allows one to supplicate, seek forgiveness, stay away from evil, and so on.”

Ibn al-Jawzi dedicated three chapters of his well-known book

Savd al-Khatir to this topic. He said: Read more…

MYF Youth Camp Update Part 1

Posted on April 2nd, 2014 · Filed under MYF News, MYF Projects

The MYF Youth Camp was a roaring success and everyone involved agreed it was a fun packed weekend that involved a lot of activities and team building with a true spirit of brotherhood. The event aimed to bring brothers together from all walks of life to not just appreciate and help each other but to support one another. Read more…