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TAQWA (Levels and Rewards) | Part 3

The Levels of Taqwa When taqwa is used for implying fear, then it assumes three levels: taqwa, khashyah, and ishfaq. Allah says, “Indeed, We granted to Musa and Harun the criterion, a shining light, and a reminder for the muttaqun. Those who…

TAQWA (Taqwa, The Guiding Light) | Part 2

Taqwa is the guiding light for a person’s action and is the ultimate measuring unit to determine his spiritual standard. Therefore, Allah admonishes humanity in general, and the believers in specific, to be aware of this virtue and to enrich themselves with…

Having Guests? Host from the Heart – Caring with Islamic Etiquette

Hosting guests is an important part of the Islamic tradition and is something that is highly encouraged. According to the sunnah, offering hospitality to guests is a great act of kindness and generosity that can be rewarded both in this life and…

Trends in American Muslim Divorce and Marriage

Marriage and Divorce: American Muslim Trends*

"The divine wisdom of allowing couples to dissolve their marriages is obvious and essential to healthy community building. But disturbing statistics show an unprecedented rise in divorce among North American Muslims, and the collective community is not showing any signs of improvement…

Children At Tarawih Prayers?

"In 2007, our Southern California community was privileged to host renowned reciter of the Quran, Shaykh Mishary Rashid Alafasi, at a local masjid. The shaykh stayed throughout Ramadan and led the tarâwîḥ prayers, and thousands of Muslims traveled to the Islamic Center…