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Thank you brother, i really appreciate it.

Salaam alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh! Hi bros and sis' I just have some questions about dawah. I am still learning about Islam and am coming across things as I improve religiously. What exactly is dawah? Is it islamically required? How is dawah done? What are the rewards for dawah?

Pray, pray again, and then pray some more. Allah is the one you need to ask for forgiveness and support. If you feel the need to tell your parents, then approach the topic softly. Appeal to them at a religious level and tell them that before you were not so strong in Islam and you need their...

There isn't a mosque where I live in the US, but there are ones in other cities just too far for me to travel. At home I read quran from my mobile, so I guess that is one benefit of technology! I am very excited because this summer I am going to Egypt, many people tell me I will be giving up all...

I think it is still relevant in the context of the example the first video gives. The speaker of the first video says that this verses are relevant to armies. Well, there are Muslims in 'non-Muslim' armies. Look at the US military there are many Muslim men in it. I just think this verse is...

I would have to disagree with you. Slavery has been abolished on paper but not in practice. There is still indentured servitude which is the 'new age slavery'. Children as still traded in exchange for their parents' debts to be paid off, is this not enslavement? Women captured as POW's like...

I have 2 more years of study, which means 2 more years of depending on my family. However, I do wear hijab at school and I feel it does support me and strengthens my connection to Muslims and Islam. Even though I don't wear hijab all the time, I know that Allah understands my intentions and...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/19/boston-bombing-suspects-muslim_n_3116299.html Today while completing my chores and going about my business, I had the television on for background noise (just so the house wont be quiet). The news caught my attention when the anchor said, "the suspects...

Sister Janaan, I understand your fear. Sometimes people do change after marriage, and whether it be a good or bad change it really depends on the individual. I believe this is a reason why our religion does allow for divorce because Allah knows that we are all only human, that situations do...

how scary :(

Sister Mahzala, I agree entirely with your perspective. That cultural practice that I used as an example previously, I don't agree with it and I don't think it is right. To me it is a disgusting practice, but who am I to judge others and what they do in their society? If 'we' interfere with...

My response was in regards to evaluating a non-muslim/islamic culture. Islam isn't meant to be pressed or forced on other people, it is to be accepted with love and grace. That is why I said our views may be different from what is culturally acceptable in that differing culture.

What may be strange and disgusting to us, may be beautiful and sacred to them. Basic principal of Anthropology: don't judge another's culture based on your cultural norms and constructs. People of other cultures may find it strange or unacceptable for a wife to have to work in order to help...

I wish it was so easy for me to wear hijab so easily or to even say that I am a Muslim. At the moment I depend on my family for a place to sleep and food to eat since I am a full time student (20 credits and 2 internships = no time for a job). They won't even acknowledge my engagement to an...

That is highly messed up. There is supposed to be a marathon this Saturday in my city. A lot of arabs were going to run it, but I highly doubt it now. So embarrassing and shameful.

Are other countries flooding their news with the boston bombing story? As an American, I understand why our news is focused on the event more so than anything happening in other countries because it happened in the U.S.. of course, it shouldn't overshadow what is happening elsewhere in the...

Sometimes confronting our bullies scares them off. Many people dont expect someone to tell them something. Good job sis!

That is a really difficult situation. I know there is a cultural group in south america where women measure their husband's love based on how many scars they have from him. I think how you respond should be based on the country/environment you are in. What country was this? If you are in an...

Since I am not fluent in arabic yet, I listen to audio quran while it highlights the words said in arabic script :D It is extremely educational and not a waste of technology in my opinion.

Our inherent fighting skills. I have to admit, I wish i had those skills.