By Hasan Afif El-Hasan | Source: PalestineChronicle For outsiders, it is hard to sense the real character of Israel through all the artificial identity that has been imposed on it by its supporters without serious discussion about the Palestinians’ tragedy. Israel has imposed and tightened the harshest blockade and the …
Read More »The Beauties of Islam
Undoubtedly, Islam is the most perfect religion, the most conformable to pure nature and sound reason. This is due to the characteristics, beauties, merits and benefits it comprises of that have never been found in any other religion before. “This day I have perfected for you your religion and completed …
Read More »Interpersonal Skills: Convince him of his error so he may accept advice
Some people tend to engage others uselessly by offering excessive unsolicited advice and remarks, which may be solely based on their personal liking. For instance, after attending a wedding party that you and your wife had planned and organised, an invitee complains to you, “Dear brother, the wedding party was …
Read More »The Creation of Man as Mentioned in the Quran
“Say (O Muhammad (Peace be upon him)): “He is Allah, (the) One. Allah-us-Samad (The Self-Sufficient Master, Whom all creatures need, He neither eats nor drinks). He begets not, nor was He begotten; And there is none co-equal or comparable unto Him.”” [Quran, 112:1-4] “Verily, the likeness of ‘Iesa (Jesus) before …
Read More »Interpersonal Skills: Smile and keep smiling
I have known a person for years, as he is one of my work colleagues. Would you believe me if I tell you that to this day I do not know if he has teeth or not! He is constantly frowning and sulking, as if smiling may decrease his age …
Read More »Interpersonal Skills: Respond to mistreatment with kindness
Most commonly when you deal with people, they treat you how they want to treat you, and not how you want to be treated. Not everyone you meet with cheerfulness is cheerful to you in return. Some of them may even become angry, think badly of you and ask, “What …
Read More »Interpersonal Skills: Be kind at the first meeting
It was the habit in some rural areas of old Egypt that a groom before his wedding night would hide a cat in his room. On the wedding night, when alone with his wife, he would move a chair slightly to so as to free the cat. He would then …
Read More »Worship Allah, Not People
It is part of our nature as human beings to develop an attachment to those we love. From leaders to role models, to our family and friends; it is hard to imagine a world without those dear to us. The strongest and most powerful form of this love is the …
Read More »Beyond Black Victim Status : Slaves Are Superior
Beyond Black Victim Status : Slaves Are Superior – by Umm Zakiyyah | Source : MuslimMatters “We were of the most disgraced of people, and Allah granted us honor with this Islam. Now, whenever we seek honor in other than that which Allah honored us with, Allah shall disgrace us …
Read More »“When Honesty Is Lost, Then Wait For The Hour.”
Iraq, An American Killing Field As of today, more than 50,000 children are killed and the numbers are growing as you read this articles today. And by sanctions of US, more babies are born deformed. “A new study has generated heavy news coverage with its finding that over 650,000 Iraqis …
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