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Caught in a Storm – The Muslim Way
As Hurricane Sandy heads towards US and people all over the East Coast prepare to bunker down, this verse from the Quran comes to mind:
“Certainly, We shall test you with something of fear and hunger, some loss of wealth, lives and fruits (of your toil), but give glad tidings to (As-Sabireen) those who patiently persevere.” ( Surah Al Baqarah, 2:155)
Give charity. Why do we need to see the disaster before we open our purses and give?
The Prophet said: “Give charity without delay, for it stands in the way of calamity.” – Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 589
Increase your isthighfaar, your dhikr. The sunnah is to go to the masjid in times Read more ...
Allah is the Most Forgiving
It was narrated that in the days that Musa (Alahi salaam) wandered with Bani Israel in the desert, an intense drought befell them. Together, they raised their hands towards the heavens praying for the blessed rain to come. Then, to the astonishment of Musa (Alahi salaam) and all those watching, the few scattered clouds that were in the sky vanished, the heat poured down, and the drought intensified.
It was revealed to Musa that there was a sinner amongst the tribe of Bani Israel who had disobeyed Allah (Subhanahu wa ta’ala) for more than forty years of his life. “Let him separate himself from the congregation,” Allah (Subhanahu wa ta’ala) told Read more ...
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