Source: Islamic Institute of Orange County The above video is a short highlight of the story of Brother Randy, who served in the United States Army, who later accepted Islam. He details a specific incident whereby he encounters a Muslim in the midst of the conflict zone who had him lost for words after witnessing […]
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Five scientific benefits of fasting you probably didn’t know about.
Fasting as we all know brings many health benefits. Although these health benefits can motivate an individual to fast, Muslims, regardless of their health benefits should fast because Allah commanded it in the Quran. The following includes a list of scientifically proven health benefits: 1.Fasting can lower risk of diabetes Fasting can be an […]
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These are the things that do and don’t break your fast.
Every Muslim should be aware of the things that do and don’t break their fast. We’ve compiled a short concise list to help you. (Please Note: This is not a comprehensive list, please consult with a local Imam for further details). Things that break the fast Deliberately Eating or Drinking Sexual Intercourse Deliberately vomiting. Any […]
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Imam of Haram: Episode One
We sat down with the Imam of the Holy Mosque in Makkah, Sheikh Khaled Al Ghamidi, what it feels like to lead prayer in the Holiest Mosque in the world. The above video captures his response. “In reality, I cannot describe the feeling. It’s a feeling that joins between prestige, majesty and reverence for this […]
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Verses welcoming Ramadan
Verses welcoming Ramadan In the 9th month of the Islamic lunar calendar, Muslims are required to fast from the break of dawn until sunset. This includes abstinence from food, drink and sexual intercourse. One must also be physically and mentally able to fast. Further, travellers are exempt from fasting. Fasting promotes patience, discipline and increases […]
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Manchester Response
Following the tragic attack on Manchester, killing over 19 people, an unexpected individual has stood up in the defence of Muslims who may be consequently targeted for this attack. Aarron Lambo, the founder of Alpha training UK, has posted a video on Facebook defending Muslims and pleading viewers to think before they cast judgement on […]
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How Muslims are Portrayed in Hollywood
How Muslims are portrayed in Hollywood Muslims are arguably the most vilified group of people in the history of Hollywood. This article will reveal how Muslims are portrayed in Hollywood throughout its years in film production. Since the emergence of Hollywood as the home of the U.S film industry, the various films made over the […]
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Man calls upon Muslim men to grow #SunnahBeards in response to Islamophobia
The #SunnahBeard Challenge: A Visible Stand for Faith and Solidarity At a time when Islamophobia continues to rise, one Muslim man’s public message has sparked a quiet but powerful movement. Through a series of videos and public statements, he’s issued a challenge to Muslim men around the world: grow your beards—not just as a Sunnah, […]
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Mufti wins Defamation Case against the Daily Telegraph.
The Grand Mufti of Australia, Dr Ibrahim Abu Mohammad has just won a defamation case against Nationwide News Pty Limited regarding an article published by the Daily Telegraph late last year. In the article, Daily Telegraph accused the Grand Mufti of not condemning the Paris terror attacks and not doing enough to prevent extremism. […]
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Ten reasons Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was the best Prophet of all time.
[vc_row 0=””][vc_column][vc_column_text 0=””] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row 0=””][vc_column][vc_column_text 0=””] Ten reasons Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was the best Prophet of all time. [dropcap color=”#55bbff”]A[/dropcap]s Muslims, it is mandatory that we believe in all Prophets and Messengers of God, without making any distinction between them. As Allah states in the Quran regarding the believers: “All of them have believed in […]
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The Virtues of fasting in Shaban
The Virtues of fasting in Shaban The month of Shaaban is here! And you should try your best to fast as much as you can this month. Here’s why… 1. Your deeds are shown to Allah in this month. “It is a month in which the deeds are taken up to the Lord of the […]
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Before you Rush to Judge Someone
Living Muslim presents a hilarious new reminder that sheds light on the importance of clarifying any situation before jumping to conclusions. The video is based off an authentic narration of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ who is narrated to have said: “Beware of suspicion, for suspicion is the worst of false tales. And do not look […]