No, I’m Not Pregnant: Summer Body Issues

“And I said to my body, softly, ‘I want to be your friend,’ It took a long breath and replied, ‘I have been waiting my whole life for this.’” –Nayyirah Waheed Every Memorial Day I am reminded that I am not yet my body’s friend. In fact, the day that marks the start of summer…

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JUZ 5 – WALMUHSINAAT – POINTS TO PONDER (Part 2)

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The title of the fourth chapter of the Qur’an (An Nisaa) means “Women.” It deals with many issues regarding women, family life, marriage, and divorce. Chronologically, the chapter also falls shortly after the Muslims’ defeat at the Battle of Uhud.

Surah An Nisa Ayahs 24 to 147 (Part 2)

• [4:59] Judge fairly between two parties, even though you prefer one of them! Solve arguments looking at what Allah instructs and not in ways you “feel” is best.
• [4:69] Obeying Allah and His Messenger will make you gain the companionship of the prophets, siddiqeen, martyrs and righteous ones in Jannah.
• [4:76] The Believers strive in the way of Allah and the disbelievers strive in the way of Taghoot and both groups have different goals.
• [4:78] No matter how safe you think you are, death will find you- so don’t ever fear men over Allah- and do…

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JUZ 5 – WALMUHSINAAT – POINTS TO PONDER (Part 1)

Alhuda, The Quran Club

 

The title of the fourth chapter of the Qur’an (An Nisaa) means “Women.” It deals with many issues regarding women, family life, marriage, and divorce. Chronologically, the chapter also falls shortly after the Muslims’ defeat at the Battle of Uhud.

Surah An Nisa Ayahs 24 to 147 (Part1)

• [4:24] Men are forbidden to marry already married women.
• [4:25] Nikah is the only way to fulfill a person’s sexual desires and it’s a noble contract between two serious people. There is no concept of a boyfriend girlfriend relationship in Islam.
• [4:28] Always think well of Allah azza wa jall and never think His laws are making things difficult for you. Allah ‘azza wa jall wants you to prosper and truly, by not following His instructions you are making your own life difficult.
• [4:29] Allah Ta’ala prohibits His believing servants from illegally…

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