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Anger is able to destroy lives and relationships and Prophet Muhammad called it a hot coal on the heart of a descendant of Adam.[1]  There is no fool proof way to completely eliminate anger because it is a natural human emotion.  Islam however gives us many examples of how to control anger and how to channel […]

Although anger is a natural feeling it can have negative effects on those who allow it to control them, and adverse effects on those around them.  Anger can destroy relationships, health, property, and livelihood.  Uncontrolled anger is one of the tools of Satan and it can lead to many evils and tragedies.  For this reason

One must understand this world in the context of Monotheism (Belief in the Oneness of God).  The message of the prophets is simple: People were created to worship God alone..  The God of Islam is a Loving Beloved God (al-Wadud), a Compassionate God (ar-Rahman), a personal God who showers those who adhere to His way

There are seven whom God will shade in His shade on the day on which there is no shade except His shade; a just imam, a youth who grows up worshipping God, a man whose heart is attached to the mosque when he leaves it until he returns to it, two who love each other for

Islam covers every aspect of life; it is not a religion that is only practiced once a week or during specific celebrations.  Islam, through the words of God in the Quran, and the traditions of Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, offers advice and guidance from dawn till dusk,

The Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, often spoke to his companions about the value of good companionship.  He emphasized the need to surround ourselves with good people.  People who hold the same values and beliefs that we do, make the best friends and companions.  Differences of opinion, different

His Attitude Towards God One of the most distinguishing features of the Muslim is his deep faith in God and his conviction that whatever happens in the universe and whatever befalls him, only happens through the will and the decree of God.  The Muslim is closely connected to God, constantly remembers Him, puts his trust

Muslims believe that all of humankind is born innately knowing that God is One.  It is a natural state of being where one instinctively knows that there is a Creator and our natural way of life is to worship Him and please Him. The Arabic word for this state of being is fitrah and linguistically it means

Muslims throughout the world have extremely high standards of personal hygiene, because Islam places great emphasis on both physical and spiritual, cleanliness and purification.  While humankind in general usually considers cleanliness to be a pleasing attribute, Islam insists on it.  Muslims are required to take care of their personal hygiene by assuring that they are

Before a Muslim begins any task or action, he or she mentions the name of God.  He says Bismillah (I begin with the name of God) to invoke God’s blessings on whatever he may be about to do, from the grand life changing moments to  the mundane everyday tasks such as  washing hands or eating.