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Who are the true Americans?
Saudi GazetteWho are the original inhabitants of what we call today, America? Who are the true, original Americans who lived on the land for centuries and were not immigrants?The true native Americans are whom the Western society has labeled as Red Indians, but in fact they are not red and they are not Indians. They were given this name by the person who discovered the Americas and who consequently unleashed the violent and horrific slaughter of those people who had been living on their homeland.Christopher Columbus set sail from Spain, aiming to reach the land of gold and spices, the East Indies, which is South and Southeast Asia. Instead, his ship was driven off course and it landed in the New World. The people in this New World, or North and South America, were called Indians by the...
February 01, 2018

Who are the true Americans?

Confronting Rumors
Tanveer ZahaqueWith the advent of the powerful social media tools there has been a surge in rumor-mongering. Rumor-mongering has become a serious business. Irresponsible media have added fuel to the fire in spreading rumors.Communal riots of Muzzaffarnagar in India in the year-2013 which displaced 40,000 Muslims as refugees was blamed on a WhatsApp video which enticed the majority community to carry out the riots.Continuous efforts are carried out to create chaos and division in the Muslim lands. The flames of false news and vile propaganda have engulfed clean and unbiased minds.Even a mature and wise individual finds it challenging to distinguish between the truth and the falsehood. In fact, Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him) foretold the sequel of trials and that will befall the Muslim...
February 01, 2018

Confronting Rumors

No time for learning Qur’an
Saudi GazetteI don’t have time. I wish there was more than 24 hours in a day. We all complain that there is no time. There is no time to exercise, no time to read a good book, no time to take a carefree walk, no time to sit down and read the Holy Qur’an with deep thought and reflection, and absolutely no time to practice and memorize verses of the Qur’an.The sharp truth is: there is time. You do have time.Where is all the time going?We are blind to our time-eating, time-wasting habits. We underestimate how much time we waste on idle, unproductive, useless habits.What are the things that are stealing our time away from us after we get back from work or school?Work or school or college takes up a big chunk of our day. For most people that is 8 to 9 hours. That leaves you with a...
January 25, 2018

No time for learning Qur’an

The Muslim golden age
There was a time in the history of the world where Islam stood in a position that was above all. The Islamic Empire was the most magnificent and powerful in the world. It produced the greatest scholars, rulers, scientists, architects, and citizens that flourished in all areas of life.It wasn’t until much later that we strayed from our teachings and the result of that is what made us a misunderstood nation that is lagging behind.Today we journey back to dig in the history of the Golden Era of Muslims. Modern day Muslims may not realize how many things; objects and concepts alike, were actually brought into existence by our ancestors whose heritage we are supposed to be carrying. But over the course of thousands of years, the original names were lost and benefitting from that, Europeans...
January 18, 2018

The Muslim golden age

Rising muslim soccer star
Saudi GazettePlaying sports has benefits across the board: on the player’s mental and physical health, on channeling the youth in positive activities and curbing risky behaviors, and improving societies and communities as a whole, with added economic revenue as well.Physical activity, which of course includes playing sports, is linked to reduced risk of over 20 illnesses, including cardiovascular disease and some cancers. Islam emphasizes the importance of taking care of one’s physical, mental, and spiritual health, and becoming more active is one way of staying healthy.Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, “A strong believer is better and is more lovable to Allah than a weak believer, and there is good in everyone, (but) cherish that which gives you benefit (in the Hereafter)...
January 11, 2018

Rising muslim soccer star

What the story of Yusuf taught me
Saudi GazetteOne of the most beautiful stories told in the Holy Qur’an is the story of Prophet Yusuf. It probably is most people’s favorite story from the Qur’an.The purpose of stories in the Qur’an is not only for the story to be told and retold. There are many important lessons to be drawn from the story that actually apply to our lives today, help us overcome difficult ordeals, boost our morale, and direct us how to behave in a myriad of situations.The story of Prophet Yusuf in the Qur’an is rich in symbolism and in lessons that I can use in my life.The first lesson to draw from the story of Yusuf with his brothers is that jealousy is a dangerous emotion and it is real.No doubt, Prophet Yaqub was an ideal parent and he never showed favoritism to Yusuf over his other sons....
January 05, 2018

What the story of Yusuf taught me

Return to your Lord
By Maha BassadDid you ever felt like you’ve reached a low point in your faith, your Iman? Did you experience that after being very vigilant in your worship and being a very enthusiastic gainer of good deeds that you are becoming more lax, and your enthusiasm is fading?I have felt that many times, and I am sure that we all do. It is quite common to feel that way. Iman is just like a roller coaster, sometimes it goes up making us feel contented and sometimes it goes down and low, a danger zone. Yes! I call that a danger zone. And it is a must for us to take steps to come out of that perilous zone.In the hustle and bustle of life, we often forget to follow Allah’s commands. We are indulged in the comforts of this world, shrugging off everything related to the after-life, and hence our...
January 05, 2018

Return to your Lord

Recovering after the ICU
Saudi Gazette“Good health is a crown on the head of a well person that only a sick person can see.”Sometimes we are so preoccupied with our busy lives and our day to day problems that we fail to thank Allah for one of the greatest blessings He has given us, the blessing of good health.A recent and sudden life-threatening illness in my family was a loud wake-up call for me. It made me realize how much we all take for granted. With every new morning sun that rises, I thank Allah for all the bounties He has given me.We each have a responsibility to use our time, our youth, our mental capacities, and our physical strength in ways that bring us closer to Allah, to worship Allah better, to be of service to others, to learn more about Allah and our religion, and to teach others.If someone you...
December 28, 2017

Recovering after the ICU

Why this father hugged the man who helped kill his son
By Marwa EltagouriAbdul-Munim Sombat Jitmoud sat in a Kentucky courtroom Tuesday, more than 2 1/2 years after his son was killed while delivering a Pizza Hut order.In a few moments, a judge would at last sentence the man complicit in the killing of Jitmoud’s son, Salahuddin.But before she could, Jitmoud shocked the courtroom by extending his forgiveness to Trey Alexander Relford, who had pleaded guilty to his involvement in the slaying.“Forgiveness is the greatest gift of charity in Islam,” Jitmoud, 66, said on the witness stand.Teary-eyed after the father’s gesture, Fayette County Circuit Judge Kimberly Bunnell called for a break in the hearing.When court resumed, Relford apologized to Jitmoud for his son’s death.Then the father and the convict hugged, Relford wiping his face...
December 21, 2017

Why this father hugged the man who helped kill his son

Reflections on Surah Al-Kahf
Bibi Zainab DowlutIt was narrated that Ibn ‘Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) said, “The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: ‘Whoever reads Surah Al-Kahf on the day of Jumu’ah (Friday), a light will shine for him from beneath his feet to the heaven, which will shine for him on the Day of Resurrection, and he will be forgiven (his sins) between the two Fridays.’”(Al-Hakim and Al-Bayhaqi)Every Friday we make an effort to recite Surah Kahf. Yet, sadly, the majority of us are unaware of what we are reciting. Surah Al-Kahf contains one hundred and ten verses, with four main narratives. This surah is amazing as it brings together many lessons contained in narrations of nations past. It traverses the story of youths in the cave, the story of the two men and the garden, the...
December 14, 2017

Reflections on Surah Al-Kahf

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