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) …
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The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was MORE GENEROUS IN DOING GOOD THAN A BLOWING WIND. Al-Bukhari and Muslim reported that Ibn ‘Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) said: “The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was the …
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Years ago, a farmer owned land along the Atlantic seacoast. He constantly advertised for hired hands. Most people were reluctant to work on farms along the Atlantic. They dreaded the awful storms that raged across the Atlantic, wreaking havoc on the buildings and crops. As the farmer interviewed applicants for …
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