Download or read book Ramadan Reflections written by Samira Abdi and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-04-03 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ramadan Reflections is based on an easy to follow road map that helps you turn intentions into actions, so you can sleep guilt free.Recharge in just 10 minutes a day: Ramadan is almost here and I know you have told yourself this one will be different inshaa allah. This year, you will be consistent, focused and be in constant worship. You will contemplate more on the Quran and try to pray more with khusoo.You are all set, Ramadan comes, and you are as excited as a child on Eid day but as the days pass and your stomach gets used to the hunger you start to:* Lose sight of your goals* The days you are fasting and the days you were not fasting are looking the same* Once you find peace and quiet you think about how to 'kill' some time* The hour before breaking your fast are the hardest, you take that time to watch something so you can keep your mind off the hunger or you get in the kitchen to cook.* You become lazy and spend most of your waking hours finding time to take a napThe thing is people like you and I, need to put in place an action plan that can help us:Self Reflect and Hold ourselves accountable:Umar Ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, said: "Hold yourself accountable before you are held accountable and weigh your deeds before they are weighed for you."Stay consistent:The messenger of Allah (May peace and blessings be upon him) said: "that the deeds most loved by Allah (subhana wa ta'ala) are those that are done regularly even though they may be few"Live in the moment:The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Remember often the destroyer of pleasures," by which he meant death.
Download or read book Reflections of Ramadan and Celebration of Eid A Comprehensive Exploration written by Jeanine Santos and published by Nicholas Horne. This book was released on 2024-10-26 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the rich and vibrant traditions of Ramadan and Eid with this comprehensive guide that provides insights, practices, and reflections on these sacred Islamic observances. From the spiritual significance of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan to the joyful celebrations of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, this book delves deep into the rituals, history, and cultural aspects of these beloved events. Discover the spiritual journey undertaken by Muslims during Ramadan, exploring the importance of prayer, charity, and self-reflection in the quest for spiritual renewal. Learn about the customs and traditions that mark the beginning and end of each day's fast, as well as the significance of communal iftars and nightly Taraweeh prayers. Dive into the history and significance of Laylat al-Qadr, the "Night of Power,and the special blessings it holds for worshippers. Explore the festive traditions surrounding Eid al-Fitr, where Muslims come together to mark the end of Ramadan with prayers, feasting, and acts of charity. Gain insights into the practices and customs associated with Eid al-Adha, the "Festival of Sacrifice,and the importance of Qurbani as a symbol of devotion and obedience to Allah. Discover the rituals of Hajj and how they are integrated into the celebrations of Eid al-Adha. Through personal anecdotes, quotes from the Quran and Hadith, and scholarly insights, this book offers a nuanced and insightful exploration of the spiritual, cultural, and social dimensions of Ramadan and Eid. Whether you are a seasoned observer or a newcomer to these traditions, this book will deepen your understanding and appreciation of these sacred occasions. Embark on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth as you immerse yourself in the traditions and practices of Ramadan and Eid. Let this book be your guide to a deeper appreciation of these sacred observances and a source of inspiration and guidance as you navigate the spiritual milestones of the Islamic calendar.
Download or read book Reflections of a Roaming Catholic written by Anthony C. E. Quainton and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-12-20 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This short collection of essays contains the occasional reflections of a Christian raised in both the Roman and Anglican traditions. They were given at the Tuesday morning Eucharist at St. Albans Episcopal parish in Washington D.C. As part of that gathering, members take turns to share their thoughts on the readings of the day, the significance of the liturgical season, or the challenges of the secular world around us. These reflections do not pretend to be either theologically profound or traditionally orthodox. Rather they are the personal reflections of the author: a self-proclaimed Roaming Catholic, whose familial and spiritual journey has joyfully passed through both the Roman and Anglican traditions.
Download or read book To Right Every Wrong written by Dave Andrews and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2021-01-21 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dave Andrews's latest book, To Right Every Wrong, is the last in the Dave Andrews Legacy Series. It is a funny, sad, brutally honest retrospective, reflecting on what it has meant for him and his family to seek to live a lifetime dedicated to love and justice. The reflections in this book, subtitled The Making and Unmaking of One Improbable Minor Prophet, come in three parts--the personal, the prophetical, and the paradoxical. The personal part explores Andrews's experience of the radical, compassionate spirituality that he shares with wife, Angie, and which has shaped their way of life as a family in community with marginalized and disadvantaged groups of people. The prophetical part explores Andrews's embrace of the "strange," "crazy," "improbable" call he felt to be a prophet, which he has sought to flesh out in classic prophetic roles--as an interrogator, a protester, a practitioner, and an inspirator--in contemporary prophetic contexts characterized by poverty and violence. The paradoxical part explores Andrews's making and unmaking as a minor prophet, critically constructing and deconstructing the more confrontational aspects of the prophetic roles he has played in order to be able to practice more sensitive pastoral care.
Download or read book Ramadan Journal written by Muslimommy Bookshop and published by Children's Spiritual. This book was released on 2019-03-06 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wonderful Ramadan journal for kids to track their Ramadan days. Each Ramadan day has 4 pages for children to log their spiritual progress and journal their thoughts. A one-of-a-kind Ramadan journal for Muslim children to enjoy. See the full range of children's spiritual journals at the Muslimommy Bookshop on Amazon.
Download or read book Islam and the Governing of Muslims in France written by Frank Peter and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-01-28 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Will Islam be able to adapt to France's secularity and its strict separation of public and private spheres? Can France accommodate Muslims? In this book, Frank Peter argues that the debate about “Islam” and “Muslims” is not simply caused by ignorance or Islamophobia. Rather, it is an integral part of how secularism is reasoned. Islam and the Governing of Muslims in France shows that understanding religion as separate from other aspects of life, such as politics, economy, and culture, disregards the ways religion has operated and been managed in “secular” societies such as France. This book uncovers the varying rationalities of the secular that have developed over the past few decades in France to “govern Islam,” in order to examine how Muslims engage with the secular regime and contribute to its transformation. This book offers a close analysis of French secularism as it has been debated by Islamic intellectuals and activists from the 1990s until the present. It will influence the study of secularism as well as the study of Islam in the French Republic, and reveal new connections between Islamic traditions and secular rationalities.
Download or read book Yesterday S Reflections written by Albert F. Schmid and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2013-02-22 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Yesterdays Reflections, author Albert F. Schmid invites us to consider the various holidays that are celebrated throughout the year. He provides interesting facts about each holiday and includes the religious origins of them where relevant because many of our holidays have a religious connection. He also explains important points about the holidays, such as why Easter is always on a Sunday and why Thanksgiving is always on the fourth Thursday in November. In addition, he includes devotionals on topics ranging from Contentment to God Is Where Love Is. Each devotional includes the pertinent Scriptures, a story to illustrate the point being made, and Schmids comments. For example, The Rear View Mirror tells the story of Grace, who remembers her fathers advice for driving in the snow: find a snow plow and follow it. When she encounters a blizzard, she does this; an hour later, the driver stops to make certain she is all right, as he had plowed a large parking lot, was moving on to the next business, and was concerned when he noticed that she was following him. We often become comfortable thinking that we can just follow the snow plow when in truth we need to learn to trust God and let Him lead the way. Yesterdays Reflections is an inspiring collection that reminds us that we are Christs ambassadors and that God expects each of us to live and act as though He is making His appeal through us. The best sermons are not preached; they are lived.
Download or read book Seeking Shelter in Allah s Mercy Reflections on Managing Tests in Life written by Ayesha Syahira and published by Iman Publication Sdn Bhd. This book was released on with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the best selling author of Befriending The Quran, Talk To Allah, and Longing For God’s Closeness, comes a new book that comforts the heart that is going through challenges in life; by way of seeking shelter in Allah’s Mercy. *** When we are tested with hardship, it is easy for our hearts to become swayed and see only the worst in things. Sometimes, we even begin to treat Allah with mistrust and suspicion. Without realising it, our hearts begin to whisper things like, “This must be because Allah is angry with us” or “these tests come one after another, when will it end?” Why do we think poorly of Allah? Isn’t Allah’s love and mercy deeper than His wrath? Thus in this book, author Ayesha Syahira shares her comforting words of reflection that guides the heart to seek the mercy of Allah in the face of turbulent storms in life.
Download or read book The Politics of Muslim Intellectual Discourse in the West written by Dilyana Mincheva and published by Liverpool University Press. This book was released on 2016-01-15 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a case study in the literary, psychoanalytic, and theological encounters between diasporic Muslim intellectuals and secular western modernity. It centres on the simultaneous search for the possibility of both a reformation of Islamic fundamentalism and a transformation of the exclusionary limitations of western public institutions. With roots in original research in the fields of comparative religion and cultural studies, and drawing on sources in English, French, and Arabic, the author introduces and elaborates the concept of "Western-Islamic public sphere". This concept defines what is at stake in the formative play of public representations where traditionalist foundations and modernist adaptations meet, clash, and produce discourse around their common disequilibrium. The Western-Islamic public sphere (which is secular but not secularist and which is Islamic but not Islamist), within which a critical Islamic intellectual universe can unfold, deals hermeneutically with texts and politically with lived practices. It emerges from within the arc of two alternative, conflicting, yet equally dismissive suspicions defined by a view that critical Islam is the new imperial rhetoric of hegemonic orientalism and the opposite view that critical Islam is just fundamentalism camouflaged in liberal rhetoric. This innovative and original scholarly apparatus offers a third view -- one that arises in its practice from ethical commitment to intellectual engagement, creativity, and imagination as a portal to the open horizons of conflictual history.
Download or read book The Power of Du a written by Aliyah Umm Raiyaan and published by Random House. This book was released on 2024-02-15 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Empowering....of great benefit to those who want their doors flung open by Allah' - Mufti Menk What seems impossible can become possible through du’a In The Power of Du’a, Sunday Times bestselling author and revert, Aliyah Umm Raiyaan takes you on a journey that shows how faith and practising du’a (a personal supplication) can transform your life. Featuring inspirational real-life stories from those who have experienced miraculous results from living with du’a, this book is a comforting guide to revive and develop a close relationship with Al Mujeeb – The One Who Responds. Through life’s challenges and struggles, with tools from the Qur’an and Sunnah, you will learn how to: Sincerely prepare your heart before du’a Ask of Allah from a place of certainty, during du’a Move forward in faithful trust after He responds You will learn how to prepare your heart and then ask of Allah from a place of sincerity and certainty. This book provides tools to navigate the response to your du’a, developing a close and trusting relationship with The Most High. Deeply moving and uplifting, The Power of Du’a is for anyone looking to reflect, reshape their dialogue with the Divine and walk in complete faith – embracing the perfect plans Allah has for each and every one of us.
Download or read book Young Muslim America written by Muna Ali and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction -- Divergent origins and converging histories -- The "identty crisis" of younger Muslims -- "Pure/true Islam" vs "cultural Islam" -- The "Islamization of America" -- Crafting an American Muslim community -- Creating an American Muslim culture -- Closing thoughts.
Download or read book Islam the West and the Challenges of Modernity written by Tariq Ramadan and published by Kube Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tariq Ramadan attempts to demonstrate, using sources which draw upon Islamic thought and civilization, that Muslims can respond to contemporary challenges of modernity without betraying their identity. The book argues that Muslims, nurished by their own points of reference, can approach the modern epoch by adopting a specific social, political, and economic model that is linked to ethical values, a sense of finalities and spirituality. Rather than a modernism that tends to impose Westernization, it is a modernity that admits to the pluralism of civilizations, religions, and cultures. Table of Contents: Foreword Introduction History of a Concept The Lessons of History Part 1: At the shores of Transcendence: between God and Man Part 2: The Horizons of Islam: Between Man and the Community Part 3: Values and Finalities: The Cultural Dimension of the Civilizational Face to Face Conclusion Appendix Index Tariq Ramadan is a professor of Islamic Studies at the University of Oxford and a visiting professor in Identity and Citizenship at Erasmus University. He was named by TIME Magazine as one of the one hundred innovators of the twenty-first century
Download or read book Heaven and Earth 1 Now written by André Höfer and published by Sheema Medien Verlag. This book was released on 2014-02-25 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The intention of this book is the "harmonious" coexistence between man and woman. However, we can only bring this to fruition by working together, when we ourselves are in accord with our own true Self. Accord is generated when we listen in complete silence to the inner voice deep in our own heart and follow its suggestions. For only then will our inner truth and the living life outside grow more and more towards unity. We are becoming the "No. 1" we are. The more accord there is within us, the more there will be harmony within us and in our relationships!
Download or read book Cutting more Ties That Bind written by Phyllis Krystal and published by Sheema Medien Verlag. This book was released on 2020-12-31 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the sequel to "Cutting the Ties That Bind" and contains advanced information that can be used to release ourselves from more complex systems that programme behaviours. These include familial and national customs - things we do without even thinking about them - role playing, acting out of superstition, fear of unmentioned taboos, old prejudices and fears that we accept blindly. This is the book that will make us "see" what we are doing; it will help us to be the kind of parents we wish we had! This very important book is a textbook for eff ective self-awareness that opens the door to a lifestyle for self-assured and happy people.
Download or read book Directory of Web Sites written by Graham Bennett and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 1999 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overloaded with the mass of information on the Internet? Frustrated by how difficult it is to find what you really want? Now you don't need to spend hours browsing around the Internet or grappling with the huge number of "hits" from an Internet search engine: the Directory of Web Sites will take you straight to the best educational sites on the Internet. From archaeology to zoology, from dance to technology, the Directory provides information more than 5,500 carefully selected Web sites that represent the best of what the Internet has to offer. The sites are grouped by subject; each one features a full description; and the text is complemented throughout by screenshots and fact boxes. As well, sites have been selected purely on educational merit: all sites with overtly commercial content and influence from Internet providers have been excluded.
Download or read book In The Early Hours written by Khurram Murad and published by Kube Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2013-09-15 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How are we to become true believers who seek God's good pleasure? How are we to become mindful of God, to be thankful or worshipful? How are we to control our anger and pride? How are we to follow the example of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)? This inspirational book of wise advice answers these questions and guides us toward the spiritual life. Khurram Murad (1932–1996) was the director general of The Islamic Foundation, United Kingdom, and a renowned teacher who spent 40 years in the spiritual teaching and training of thousands of young Muslim people around the globe. He has published more than 20 works in English and Urdu.
Download or read book Islamophobia and Lebanon written by Ali Kassem and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2023-01-26 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thinking through anti, post, and decolonial theories, this book examines, analyses, and conceptualises 'visibly Muslim' Lebanese women's lived experiences of discrimination, assault, wounding, and erasure. Based on in-depth research alongside over 100 Sunni and Shia participant between 2017 and 2019 it situates these experiences at the intersection of the local and the global and argues for their conceptualisation as a form of structural and lived anti-Muslim racism. In doing this, it discusses the convergences and divergences of anti-Muslim racism in Lebanon with anti-Muslim racism in other parts of both the global north and the global south. It examines the production of this racialisation as well as its workings across spheres of public, private, work, and state – including an analysis of internalised self-hate. It further explores various forms of resistance and negotiation and the contemporary possibilities and impossibilities of working beyond the epistemic framework of Eurocentric modernity. As the first in-depth and extensive study of anti-Muslim racism within Muslim-majority and Arab-majority spaces, it offers an urgent and timely redress to multiple gaps and biases in the study of the Muslim-majority and Arab-majority worlds as well as racialisation broadly and Islamophobia specifically.
