Why Islam? Sister Aminah Assilmi’s story

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful [towards all mankind], the Especially Merciful [towards the believers]

As this blog is all about living the Muslim life, one of my goals- God willing- is to start posting more reversion stories to shed light on how so many people are choosing to live this beautiful way of life.

A not-so-expected answer to my prayer!

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful [towards all mankind], the Especially Merciful [towards the believers]

“The following day was very important and I did not want anything to ruin my chances….”

The toothbrush which rivalled a loving husband

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful [towards all mankind], the Especially Merciful [towards the believers]

I heard about this beautiful incident- involving the daughter of Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم and her husband who was famed for his bravery- in a lecture I attended a few weeks ago so naturally I wanted to share :).

May the Almighty bless our marriages with such love and mercy, ameen.

The poem that made Imam Ahmad cry (video)

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful [towards all mankind], the Especially Merciful [towards the believers]

Back- to- back video posts I know, but only because they are definitely worth a click!

Video Post: The Meaning of Life (Thought-provoking and poetic)

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful [towards all mankind], the Especially Merciful [towards the believers]

If you like poetry and/or having your thoughts provoked, this one is for you. 

May the Lord of the Heavens and the Earth and everything in between guide those seek guidance, ameen.

“Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and earth…are signs for a people who use reason” (Photo post)

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful [towards all mankind], the Especially Merciful [towards the believers]

May Allah reward the photographer for the photographs featured in this post 🙂

Help, I’m in Love with a Muslim! (Part 1)

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful [towards all mankind], the Especially Merciful [towards the believers]

Part one of this mini-series takes the form of Q&A. 

Modern-Day Heroes: Amr and Asmaa

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful [towards all mankind], the Especially Merciful [towards the believers]

Re-posted from The Middle Road blog.

Help, I’m in love with a Muslim! (Introduction to a new mini-series)

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful [towards all mankind], the Especially Merciful [towards the believers]

This new series of posts is dedicated to those who find themselves interested in accepting Islam because of their relationship with a Muslim.  Issues covered further in the series will also be of interest to those considering accepting Islam generally.  I pray the series is able to be of benefit  inshaAllah :).

 

Taqabbal Allahu minna wa minkum- May Allah accept (our good deeds) from us and you

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

The title for this post is the supplication which Muslims make for one another at the end of the blessed month of Ramadaan.  In what seems like the blink of an eye, another Ramadaan has come and gone….