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In the last article I wrote, I mentioned that it would be difficult if not impossible to think of the reference to God’s “throne” in The Qur’an as literal, and that it was clearly a metaphorical “throne.”

Many of you know of my fondness for Sheikh El Shaarawy, and I think this brief video illustrates why literalist interpretations of The Qur’an are problematic.

Insha Allah, I hope this answers the questions that I have received about this particular issue.

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I don’t understand how Muslims can make sense of the idea that when they see someone sin, they shun them, rather than bringing them in so that they can show them the better way to do things.

Nothing infuriates me more.

You know what the person does? 99 times out of a 100 they go deeper into that sin. You say you don’t want to be responsible for condoning their sins by being around them, but if you’re pushing them to do that sin more, what kind of responsibility do you think you have then?

#my reminder

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educate yourself and focus on yourself instead of worrying bout other people

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Fictional Advice

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The biggest mistake we make is thinking life is all about our dreams.We forget that Allah’s Will always comes first.

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Strive for haya with Allah.

The greatest modesty you must have is with Allah ‘azza wa jall, which means you are shy and ashamed to do anything He dislikes and when you do so, you rush to repent.

It is He who showers His blessings upon us, but we often use these very blessings to sin, even though modesty is the thing we need most! Know that Allah is Al-Hayy (the Ever-Living) and that every thought and act is witnessed by Him.

Let this motivate you to increase in haya!

Allah says:

Whatever you (O Muhammad) may be doing, and whatever portion you may be reciting from the Quran– and whatever deed you (mankind) may be doing (good or evil), We are Witness thereof, when you are doing it … [Quran, 10:61]

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You still have a lot of time to make yourself be what you want.

(via dvddytaughtme)

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To be kind is good. To be kind without expecting anything in return is better.

Tariq Ramadan

Originally found on: tariqramadan

(via islamic-art-and-quotes)

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Make the first move, tell people how you feel, stop being so scared of rejection, stop feeling so engulfed with thoughts that aren’t even yours, and stop wasting your fucking time.

what i needed to hear (via itcuddles)

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One of the reasons that the Prophet lost his father, mother, grandfather, uncles, aunties, sons and daughters in his blessed life was to teach mankind that Allah tests the believers with hardship but that should not prevent them from emulating the Beloved who went through this pain, yet spent his entire life soothing the hearts of others with his beautiful smile. ﷺ

Shaykh Mohammed Aslam (via islamicrays)

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Fellow Muslims, I know how many of you are feeling right now. We condemn, and condemn, and condemn. But it doesn’t seem to solve anything. It doesn’t stop these delusional lunatics from perpetrating horrific acts of violence against innocents in the name of Islam. And it doesn’t stop the hate and violence against Muslims that their actions lead to. More hate and more violence, on both ends. I know you may be feeling helpless, cornered, and frustrated. So, people of Faith, I want to remind you, that in times like these, times of desperation and extreme trials, times when you call out, “When will the help of Allah come!” [2:214], never lose hope in your Creator, for “certainly, the help of Allah is near.” [2:214]. The more severe the trial gets, the closer the help of Allah is. And there is always relief and reward for those who persevere in patience, if not in this life then certainly in the next. We were created to be tested, and this is another test. As the previous generations were tested, so are we. We ask Allah to bring an end to the hate and violence. We ask Allah to bring relief to all those who are suffering, Muslim and non-Muslim. And, we ask Allah to grant us patience. Ameen.

Saad Tasleem (via 12–am)

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Saturday Study Tips

1.) Sleep in! I often make the mistake of thinking I need to pop up at the crack of dawn to get things done on Saturday, when in reality I need to recharge my batteries from grinding all week. Be good to yourself, and you’ll be more productive in the long run.

2.) Set a time to start studying and stick to it. If you set your alarm to sleep in until 10:30, give yourself a couple of hours to wake up, get dressed, eat, and drink coffee. Whenever your set study time rolls around, be ready to rock and roll!

3.) Pack all of the essentials. The #1 killer of a good study session is not having everything that you need–and I don’t just mean academic materials! Here’s a little list of what I like to pack:

— Coffee — Water bottle — Enough healthy food to last me the length of time I plan to study (this is hugely important!) — Earbuds — A sweatshirt or jacket (another important one!) — Phone charger + laptop charger — Gum or mints — Ponytail holder + bobby pins — Phone, laptop, textbooks, notebooks, pens, highlighters — Agenda

4.) Choose a study location that is best suited for you. Everyone is different–for me, I sometimes have a hard time focusing in the library because it’s too quiet/can feel isolating! For casual studying, I love places like Barnes & Noble or Starbucks because the buzz and bustle is energizing but also white noise I can tune out in the background. When I need to get serious, the library/a study room is the better option.

5.) Find a good playlist to help you get in the zone. I personally cannot listen to anything with lyrics, because I find myself focusing more on the words of the song and less on what I’m studying! There are great playlists on Youtube that are designed to facilitate studying and focus; search for ‘alpha wave studying music.’ I also enjoy listening to seasonal instrumental Pandora stations, like bluegrass in the fall and classical Christmas in the winter.

6.) Turn. Off. Your. Internet. Sign. Out. Of. All. Apps. This is the hardest part of studying for me and a terrible habit I am striving to kick. The impulse to check Facebook or Instagram or Tumblr is almost a reflex for most of us, so I find that turning off my internet on my laptop and signing out of my apps on my phone helps tremendously. Set small goals for yourself that will exercise and strengthen your self-control like a muscle. For example, “I will complete two reading assignments and then have 5-10 minutes to check social media before starting my next assignment.” It sounds pathetic, but compulsively checking social media is a learned behavior that you have to force yourself to unlearn in order to be truly productive. There’s an app for MacBooks called “SelfControl” that allows you to block certain websites for a set amount of time. I strongly recommend it!

7.) Set realistic goals and take breaks. The clock is your friend, not your enemy! I work best in about 50-minute increments before I need a tiny 5-10 minute break. During a regular study session, I usually can’t work for more than 3 hours before needing a larger break. Exercising is always my go-to. Get outside, breathe some fresh air, and let your body move. It also helps to set a cap on your studying; I often pick a time I want to be totally finished for the day and focus my energy toward meeting that goal.

8.) Remember that constant studying is not healthy and perfect/imperfect grades do not define you. You are more than your perceived academic abilities. Working hard to achieve success is important but not everything. There is a beautiful world out there beyond your desk. Don’t be afraid to take time off to explore it :)

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This is why I smell like vanilla ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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