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The wisdom encapsulated in this narration speaks volumes about the importance of kindness in Islam, offering multiple dimensions worth exploring:
Universal Application: One striking element of this Hadith is its universality; it does not specify where kindness should be applied. This opens the door to a broad interpretation—kindness should be part of our dealings with everyone and everything, whether it's people, animals, or even the environment.
Inner and Outer Beauty: The word "beautifies" is profoundly chosen. Kindness is not merely an ethical or moral requirement but something that adds beauty to life. A kind act can illuminate a moment, a face, or an entire community.
Mental Health: Modern psychology also supports the wisdom found here, which affirms that acts of kindness can significantly improve mental health. It's as if the message encourages a spiritual form of positive psychology.
#kindness #sunnah #prophetmuhammad
📿 In the first of an eye-opening 3-part series, Shaykh Ali Hammuda explores the intersections of faith and mental health, specifically focusing on religious OCD or 'scrupulosity.'
🧠 Drawing from Islamic texts, he offers insights into the 'overwhelming whispers' many experience.
Part 1 lays the foundation, shedding light on how OCD, especially when tinged with religious concerns, can deeply affect daily life and spiritual practices.
Join us in this profound journey to understand and address this often misunderstood condition. 📿
https://www.islam21c.com/islamic-thought/propagation/health/what-is-religious-ocd
#MentalHealth #ReligiousOCD #waswas
An uplifting reminder from Shaykh Asim Khan.
Remember, His compassion knows no bounds! ✨
#Rahmah #iman #Hope
Every year, the month of Rabīʿ al-Awwal reignites debates about celebrating the Mawlid of the Prophet ﷺ.
Shaykh Dr. Haitham al-Haddad writes on how, amidst disagreements, we should remember what binds us: our love and respect for the Prophet ﷺ.
Instead of diving into disputes, why not use this month to reintroduce the Prophet ﷺ to the world?
Let's utilise modern communication to share his values, character, and teachings — his Sunnah — in a contextualised manner for today's challenges.
It's time to set our differences aside and unify under the vast banner of Islam, focusing on our shared goals and the elevation of Islam.
🌍 Let's transform this month into a global movement to spread the wisdom and beauty of the Prophet's Sunnah.
https://www.islam21c.com/islamic-thought/putting-mawlid-debate-to-rest/
#ReintroduceTheProphet #Mawlid #prophetmuhammad
The Ka'bah serves as a focal point for our Ummah globally, uniting us to a single direction.
It also provides lessons in unity, humility, and purpose.
The simple, minimalistic structure belies the depth of its impact: it stands as an equaliser among us.
Everyone circles the Ka'bah as equals in the eyes of Allah, distinguished only by piety. This teaches us the importance of shedding our ego and worldly desires, at least for the moments we spend in its presence.
But perhaps the most profound lesson is that of unity and direction. Just as all of us face the Ka'bah during our daily prayers, we also strive to align our personal compasses — moral, ethical, and spiritual — with that of the demands of the Divine.
The Ka'bah serves as a constant reminder to align one's life towards a higher purpose.
In a world rife with distractions, the Ka'bah stands as an unchanging constant, inviting us to reorient ourselves and inspiring us to live a life of purpose, humility, and unity.
🚨 India Accused of Assassination on Canadian Soil
Tit-for-tat diplomat expulsions follow. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confronted his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, at the G20 Summit earlier this month over its far-right rhetoric & Hindutva attacks.
India has suspended visa services for Canadian citizens after warning of the deteriorating security environment in Canada. The US, the UK, & Australia are attempting to steer clear.
What's next?
Criminalising that which is already criminal? Muslim-majority Indonesia outlaws extramarital sex and cohabitation.
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https://www.islam21c.com/news-views/muslim-majority-indonesia-criminalises-extramarital-sex-and-cohabitation/
For all of us who have access to heaters and warm clothes during these winter days, let us show gratitude to the One who granted us these blessings. There are many people who could only wish to have the comfort we find ourselves in.
➜➜➜ https://oneummah.org.uk/appeals/winter-appeal/
𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗨𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗵 are distributing 𝗨𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗧 winter aid to men, women and children who are 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗗 and suffering. 😢 This aid is being distributed in 𝘠𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯, 𝘚𝘺𝘳𝘪𝘢, 𝘎𝘢𝘻𝘢, 𝘉𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘩, 𝘓𝘦𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴.
💠 For 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐘 £𝟏𝟎𝟎, you can provide winter packs to a 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐟 up to 𝐅𝐈𝐕𝐄!
➜➜➜ https://oneummah.org.uk/appeals/winter-appeal/
⭐ 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐡 𝐬𝐰𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐫’𝐚𝐧: “𝑊ℎ𝑜𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑠𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒, 𝑖𝑡 𝑖𝑠 𝑎𝑠 𝑖𝑓 ℎ𝑒 ℎ𝑎𝑠 𝑠𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑤ℎ𝑜𝑙𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑑.” ⭐
#OneUmmah
𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 ✅
The release of a historical movie that recounts the experiences of a young Palestinian girl during the appalling Nakba of 1948 has riled Israeli leaders... because it exposes Israeli aggression!
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https://www.islam21c.com/news-views/israel-in-panic-mode-as-netflix-releases-nakba-drama/
The pain this young child has had to go through is unimaginable. He has fled his country hoping for a better future; let's do all we can to provide this for him. May Allah protect him always.
➜➜➜ https://oneummah.org.uk/appeals/winter-appeal/
𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗨𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗵 are distributing 𝗨𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗧 winter aid to men, women and children who are 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗗 and suffering. 😢 This aid is being distributed in 𝘠𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯, 𝘚𝘺𝘳𝘪𝘢, 𝘎𝘢𝘻𝘢, 𝘉𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘩, 𝘓𝘦𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴.
💠 For 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐘 £𝟏𝟎𝟎, you can provide winter packs to a 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐟 up to 𝐅𝐈𝐕𝐄!
➜➜➜ https://oneummah.org.uk/appeals/winter-appeal/
⭐ 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐡 𝐬𝐰𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐫’𝐚𝐧: “𝑊ℎ𝑜𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑠𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒, 𝑖𝑡 𝑖𝑠 𝑎𝑠 𝑖𝑓 ℎ𝑒 ℎ𝑎𝑠 𝑠𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑤ℎ𝑜𝑙𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑑.” ⭐
#OneUmmah
𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 ✅
Did you know that Bengalis make up the second-largest Muslim ethnic group after Arabs?
A Bengali Muslim leader has been languishing in an Assam jail after opening a small museum that displayed various traditional Bengali items!
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https://www.islam21c.com/news-views/bengali-muslim-leader-in-jail-after-opening-small-museum-in-assam-state/
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Alhamdulillah, we have provided coats, hats, gloves and other winter necessities to these children and hundreds of others. In essence, it is you who have provided them with the gift of warmth; you have provided them with comfort on these extremely cold days and nights. May Allah reward you.
➜➜➜ https://oneummah.org.uk/appeals/winter-appeal/
𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗨𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗵 are distributing 𝗨𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗧 winter aid to men, women and children who are 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗗 and suffering. 😢 This aid is being distributed in 𝘠𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯, 𝘚𝘺𝘳𝘪𝘢, 𝘎𝘢𝘻𝘢, 𝘉𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘩, 𝘓𝘦𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴.
💠 For 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐘 £𝟏𝟎𝟎, you can provide winter packs to a 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐟 up to 𝐅𝐈𝐕𝐄!
➜➜➜ https://oneummah.org.uk/appeals/winter-appeal/
⭐ 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐡 𝐬𝐰𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐫’𝐚𝐧: “𝑊ℎ𝑜𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑠𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒, 𝑖𝑡 𝑖𝑠 𝑎𝑠 𝑖𝑓 ℎ𝑒 ℎ𝑎𝑠 𝑠𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑤ℎ𝑜𝑙𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑑.” ⭐
#OneUmmah
𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 ✅
As protests pick up the pace in Chinese cities, we share the following message:
We will never forget our brothers and sisters in East Turkestan.
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In part five of this series, Alim's World Cup journey is slowly drawing to an end as he reflects on his positive experience at Doha Festival City:
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https://www.islam21c.com/opinion/musings-of-a-muslim-football-fan-at-the-2022-world-cup-part-5/
Islam21c congratulates Millwall Football Club on the opening of their brand-new multi-faith room, led by the efforts of Nujum Sports, and supported by Danny Dean, a keen Lions fan and revert of one year.
We pray that the room is a source of solace and solitude for those who visit the club.
#football #thebeautifulgame #muslimcharter
Saudi-Israel deal? A look at the latest news concerning Al-Aqsa & Palestine
Saudi Arabia's first Ambassador to Palestine has met with the head of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, with increasingly public Saudi-Israeli relations.
It comes amid a long awaited announcement of normalisation between 2 of the leading powers in the Middle East and after the US brokered normalisation deals with other Muslim-majority nations.
How will this shape the future for Muslims worldwide? What does it mean for the future of Masjid Al-Aqsa?
🙏 May Allah grant the Ummah success and unity. Watch our reel for the full story.
#IsraelSaudiRelations #AbrahamAccords #Ummah
This supplication encompasses four crucial elements for a balanced and virtuous life, each with its own profound significance. It serves as a summary of the essential virtues one needs for both worldly success and spiritual fulfilment.
This prayer is a concise but comprehensive guide to human well-being. It reflects a profound understanding of human nature and its needs, as well as a deep spiritual insight into how one can attain a harmonious existence. It essentially summarises key objectives of human life: to live correctly, to protect one’s inner and outer self, and to be free from dependency.
The concept of Sabr (loosely translated as "patience") is multifaceted and deeply rooted in both the Qur’ān and Sunnah.
Classical scholars have often divided Sabr into different levels or categories to aid in its understanding and application.
Ibn al-Qayyim elaborates on the three levels of Sabr:
1. Sabr in Obedience to Allah
2. Sabr in Avoiding Sins
3. Sabr During Calamities & Trials
In his work Madārij al-Sālikīn, Ibn al-Qayyim states that these three types of patience are the foundation for a soul's journey towards Allah. They represent the multifaceted relationship between human willpower and divine guidance, each level requiring a specific form of spiritual discipline and focus.
Understanding and practising these three levels of Sabr can lead to a balanced and fulfilled life, helping us to navigate the complexities of obedience, avoid sin, and face life's challenges with faith and resilience.
Discover the critical role XPCC played in the Uyghur genocide through its 69-year reign of oppression. Don't miss this article:
https://www.islam21c.com/campaigns/uyghur-genocide-xpcc-69-year-reign-of-oppression/
Insights based upon the commentary of this passage by Ibn Kathir:
1. Avoid Despair
Following the Battle of Uhud, Allah advised believers not to succumb to despair or sadness, as such feelings can weaken resolve.
2. Life's Tests
Difficulties, like the setback at Uhud, serve as tests to distinguish unwavering believers from the shaky ones. Challenges are often divine tests of faith.
3. Divine Balance
Both victory and defeat are from Allah. Successes and setbacks should be viewed as part of a divine balance; sometimes victory is given, sometimes defeat, teaching patience and resilience.
4. Anticipating Future Triumphs
Setbacks prepare individuals for future successes. Lessons from past challenges can pave the way for upcoming victories.
The main point to take away is to embrace life's challenges with patience, see them as opportunities for growth, and remain steadfast in faith, knowing that both good times and hard times come with lessons to be learned.
The two-time Prime Minister of Afghanistan and one of the key military leaders against the Soviet invasion of the 1980s, Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, was unharmed in an assassination attempt on Friday.
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https://www.islam21c.com/news-views/former-afghan-leader-hekmatyar-unscathed-in-assassination-attempt/
On this day, thirty years ago, a rampaging mob fuelled by a fascist right-wing Hindu ideology tore down the historic 16th century Babri masjid.
The attackers falsely claimed the site to be the birthplace of Hindu deity Ram, and the site of a demolished Hindu temple.
In the ensuing communal violence that erupted across much of India, at least 2,000 people were killed.
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On 18 November, a half-dressed Muslim woman was dragged out of her home by two male police officers.
She was screaming and demanding that the police stop their actions. They refused.
The officers have now been suspended.
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https://www.islam21c.com/news-views/half-dressed-muslim-woman-left-violated-after-being-dragged-out-of-home-by-police/
With the World Cup, Qatar has bitten the bullet and faced the ferocious heat of the West's hypocritical hyperbole, but the tournament continues to be a smashing success, argues Abu Aafiyah.
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https://www.islam21c.com/opinion/why-british-muslims-are-standing-with-qatar/
Will there be a Muslim takeover of England and Wales, or has one already been taking place?
The newly released Census 2021 data is sure to upset some Islamophobic pockets of society!
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https://www.islam21c.com/news-views/muslims-make-up-33-of-england-wales-population-increase/
Have you ever come across a niqābi sister at a football match?
In the sixth and penultimate part to Alim Hasan Islam's World Cup journey in Qatar, he speaks about the Argentina-Mexico match:
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https://www.islam21c.com/opinion/musings-of-a-muslim-football-fan-at-the-2022-world-cup-part-6/
Will the Chinese government cave to the demands of ongoing protests?
Many demonstrations are taking place in large cities including Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Beijing, after a devastating fire erupted in the East Turkestani city of Ürümqi on 24 November.
At least 44 people are believed to have died in the appalling incident.
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https://www.islam21c.com/news-views/protests-spread-in-china-after-urumqi-inferno-amidst-zero-covid-policy/
If you were asked to name the most horrific war crimes in modern US history, what would you say?
The Managing Director of CAGE, Muhammad Rabbani, writes about the Qala-i-Jangi and Dasht-i-Leili massacres of November and December 2001:
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https://www.islam21c.com/campaigns/the-twin-massacres-where-savagery-is-only-eclipsed-by-silence/
In this piece, Ahmed Tomal analyses the psychology of an interesting phenomenon: hate.
And as November brings us Islamophobia Awareness Month, what better time to learn about this oft-misunderstood emotion?
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https://www.islam21c.com/analysis/the-psychology-of-hate/