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    how to grieve for nonmuslim mother

    JAK SISTER..this is helping..IA .. I guess Im just going thru horrible grief that I never have had. as many of us, my mom and I were very close. I saw her every day/other day and talked on phone daily. I was a prime caretaker. some days are better than others.. I know that I am...
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    how to grieve for nonmuslim mother

    Salam aliakum sisters and brothers.. My elderly mom died in July.. I was her main caregiver and miss her terribly. Now, Im finding things to fill my time when not working going back to the mesjid, learning and reading about my deen, IA ..Anyway, she was nonmuslim but she respected my faith for...
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    At least two killed in Boston Marathon blasts, 64 injuries.

    I am hoping its just another crackpot like Timothy McVeigh..
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    At least two killed in Boston Marathon blasts, 64 injuries.

    Yes, I hope it wasnt muslims. I work in the public and really kinda nervous about going to work. Inshallah, all will be well. I have complete faith in Allah swt.
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    Article Quran - The Centripetal Force

    SubhanAllah...I was supposed to read this!!! I am in a hard time myself. I am the primary caregiver for my 92 yo mother who is suffering. She is blind now, has Parkinsons, very close to death.. She wants to die. Unfortunately, she is not muslim. but I am her daughter, who is, obviously. She is...
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    REwards similar to Hajj

    Salam Alaikum everyone .. Ramadan Mubarrak. Hope everyone is doing well this season.. Inshallah.. May All our Fasting and Prayers be accepted, IA.. I heard, I believe, that there are things we can do that can equal Hajj.. Sure, I know its always better to try and plan on doing Hajj, as it is...
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    Sexuality, race- surpose to hate ?

    to hate or not to hate?? Salam sister Hedaya.. No, we are not to hate people just because they are of a different race. Islam is shown of many faces, white, black, hispanic, chinese, etc. Malcolm X found that out too when he went to Hajj. He was hating the white people as that is what Islam was...
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    Jaar 1885: Quran recitatie & foto's van Mekka!

    :ma: This is wonderful. JAK for posting it..but I have a q.. if its from 1885, how was it recorded and where do you get the pics? We didnt have the technology then... JUST WONDERIN.. IM not trying to doubt the validity, IM just interested. Beautiful recitation, btw..SubhanAllah.
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    My first Ramadan. Alone :(

    Walaikum Salam "Just A Guy".. what part of Alabama? My husband went to USA and UA in Tuscaloosa in late 80s.. My son was born in Tuscaloosa. loved that city.. so sorry to hear of tornado damage. The area we lived is now gone because of it..:((..
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    What to do with haram things.

    Salam aliakum. Why cant you just drop it off at Goodwill? Then you wont get any financial benefit and you will feel like you did something good for someone else still? Thanks..Sister.. I am a convert too. of 11 years.. Maashallah. If you have any q, pm me and we can chat, inshallah. have a good...
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    Acceptance Islam!!

    Maashallah and Ramadan Mubarrak brother. That is wonderful about the new muslim brothers. About the lack of replies after your post. I just think people are so wrapped up in their lives, unfortunately and its not intentional that the community doesnt respond. Ramadan is here and has long days...
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    Muslims are Cruel?

    Well, what I can say, is look at Islam, dont look at muslims. Islam is a perfect religion but the PEOPLE who practice it, are just that. PEOPLE. They are not perfect, they are only human with flaws. Also, there is a lot of culture thrown in there too, not Islam. I am an American muslim woman...
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    Video Impressing video

    Wow. Subhanallah. I really needed this today.. Unfortunately, I got upset with my elderly mother, 89, as she was "interrupting" my day off today to go to her and help her. I was very selfish and feeling "put upon" because I am the one who cares for, not my brother or sister.. My sister cant as...
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    All fb users report this page

    i reported it as racist/hate. There wasnt one for stupidity!!
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    Do not forget to pray salat Duha everyday

    salat duha So, for the layman,, what time is that on the clock? around 11 am or so? or anytime before Dhohur?:tti_sister:
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