Oasis of Faith

`Eid Al-Fitr: A Day of Joy and Thanksgiving

`Eid Al-Fitr is a day that marks the successful completion of the sacred month of Ramadan. It is a festival that signifies the completion of an act of duty and devotion. It teaches us that real happiness results from performing one's duty and making sacrifices for a noble objective.

Laylat al-Qadr: A Most Distinguished Night

Humanity, out of ignorance and to its misfortune, may overlook the value and importance of the Night of Power. When humanity does so ignore it, it loses the happiest and most beautiful sign of grace which Allah bestowed on it. It also suffers the loss of the real happiness and peace gifted to it by Islam, namely, the peace of conscience, family and society.

Want to Be Closer to Allah, But Don’t Know How!

By Raya Shokatfard – Freelance Writer – USA In many Islamic circles or presentations, I am asked a similar question from my brothers and sisters: “I want to get closer to Allah, but don’t know how; or I don’t have the power to do it. Sometimes I can succeed in getting close […]

How to Beat Hard Times

Difficult times are part of Allah’s laws in this universe; they are part of the tests that people go through. They are not necessarily something evil, however. A difficulty we go through, on the contrary, could be a learning experience, a reminder, purification from sins and mistakes, a test of patience and perseverance, or all of these together.

What Is Ramadan?

Ramadan conveys an extraordinary sense of emotional enthusiasm and religious eagerness among Muslims of all ages. Even though fasting is compulsory for adults alone, children as young as eight readily watch fasting with their elders. Children look forward to the thrill of the moon sighting

Steps Towards Inner Peace

We must each muster our inner strength and resolve not to heed the demands of our misgivings, especially regarding doubts about our purification. We should even consider the affliction of being beset by misgivings to be an exceptional situation that allows us license to overlook things until God reveals for us a way out of our difficulties.

Glimpses on the Night Journey

The Night Journey experience, presented in classical accounts of the Prophet's life as a gift from God and a consecration for the Messenger, the Elect (al-Mustafa) was a real trial for Muhammad and those around him. It marked the boundary between those believers whose faith radiated in their trust in this Prophet and his message and the others, who were taken aback by the improbability of such a story.

Repentance in a Taxi Trip

The man burst into tears all of a sudden and cried hysterically. He never stopped so I had to stop the car at the road side to calm him down. I talked to him but he never replied; he just went on crying and weeping. I thought that the Qur’an recitation was the reason for his crying so I turned off the cassette player.

A Tale of Two Pencils

In business administration, it is well known that if one does not have his or her own plan, he or she will be part of others' plans. A real human being who has sound reasoning never accepts to be a marionette in the hands of others.

Let’s Reclaim Happiness. (Tell us how!)

Which do you think matters most? What could make us happy? Share with us what you think! Let others know what is in your mind regarding this issue. Do not worry, it is free! Just share with us your opinion… What could make us happy? Share with us!

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