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| istikhara prayer: Istikhara Seeking the Best from Allah (SWT) Muhammad Baqir Haideri, 2015-11-17 A detail explanation of the true meaning of Istikhara & it's proper usage.This book is one of the many Islamic publications distributed by Ahlulbayt Organization throughout the world in different languages with the aim of conveying the message of Islam to the people of the world. Ahlulbayt Organization (www.shia.es) is a registered Organization that operates and is sustained through collaborative efforts of volunteers in many countries around the world, and it welcomes your involvement and support. Its objectives are numerous, yet its main goal is to spread the truth about the Islamic faith in general and the Shi`a School of Thought in particular due to the latter being misrepresented, misunderstood and its tenets often assaulted by many ignorant folks, Muslims and non-Muslims. Organization's purpose is to facilitate the dissemination of knowledge through a global medium, the Internet, to locations where such resources are not commonly or easily accessible or are resented, resisted and fought! In addition, For a complete list of our published books please refer to our website (www.shia.es) or send us an email to info@shia.es |
| istikhara prayer: The Dream in Islam Iain R. Edgar, 2011-05-01 The war in the Middle East is marked by a lack of cultural knowledge on the part of the western forces, and this book deals with another, widely ignored element of Islam—the role of dreams in everyday life. The practice of using night dreams to make important life decisions can be traced to Middle Eastern dream traditions and practices that preceded the emergence of Islam. In this study, the author explores some key aspects of Islamic dream theory and interpretation as well as the role and significance of night dreams for contemporary Muslims. In his analysis of the Islamic debates surrounding the role of “true” dreams in historical and contemporary Islamic prophecy, the author specifically addresses the significance of Al-Qaeda and Taliban dream practices and ideology. Dreams of “heaven,” for example, are often instrumental in determining Jihadist suicidal action, and “heavenly” dreams are also evidenced within other contemporary human conflicts such as Israel–Palestine and Kosovo–Serbia. By exploring patterns of dreams within this context, a cross-cultural, psychological, and experiential understanding of the role and significance of such contemporary critical political and personal imagery can be achieved. |
| istikhara prayer: AUTHENTIC INVOCATIONS & SUPPLICATIONS SELECTED FROM THE WORKS OF THE SCHOLAR NASSER AD-DIN AL-ALBANI [English-Arabic] AL-MOBARAK ABU AL-FADL AL-SALAFI, 2013-01-01 |
| istikhara prayer: RECOGNIZING THE MISTAKES OF THE WORSHIPPERS محمود المصري, 2013-01-01 كتاب يتضمن الاخطاء التي يقع بها بعض المصلين وتصويب هذه الاخطاء كي تكون الصلاة .مقبولة عند رب العالمين لم يبطل جزء منها أو ينقض ركن من اركانها |
| istikhara prayer: Islam Osman Nuri Topbaş, 2003 In Islam, Spirit, and Form by Shaykh Osman Nuri Topbas, a profound exploration unfolds, delving into the essence of Islam beyond mere ritualistic practice. In an era where the mechanical repetition of religious customs often overshadows the true spirit of Islam, this book serves as a beacon, aiming to reignite the spiritual radiance inherent in Islamic worship. With a unique blend of historical narratives, tales of prophets and their companions, and the lives of exemplary Sufis, Shaykh Osman Nuri Topbas weaves a tapestry that seeks to illuminate the profound connection between the spiritual essence of Islamic practice and its ritual form. Drawing inspiration from the poetry of Rumi, Yunus Emre, and other Sufi luminaries, the author endeavors to infuse passion into the spiritual journey. The book meticulously dissects the Five Pillars of Islam, offering insights into faith, belief in angels, books of Allah, prophets, the Hereafter, and destiny. The author provides an eloquent exploration of prayer (Salat/Namaz), unraveling its prerequisites, its significance in congregation, and its role as a unique refuge in the journey toward spiritual fulfillment. The chapters on Zakat and Infaq (Poor-Due and Spending for Others) not only elucidate the economic philosophy integral to Islam but also exude a captivating beauty in their exploration of the etiquette of spending and the requirements of Zakat. As the narrative unfolds to the pilgrimage to Mecca and the holy month of Ramadan, Shaykh Osman Nuri Topbas provides rich insights into the construction of the Ka'aba, the significance of the Lesser Pilgrimage (Umrah), and the profound spiritual journey of fasting during Ramadan. Islam, Spirit, and Form is not just a book; it is a guide that invites readers to rediscover the profound spiritual dimensions of Islamic practice. Shaykh Osman Nuri Topbas navigates the intersection of faith and ritual, providing a compelling roadmap for those seeking to imbue their religious journey with genuine spiritual essence. |
| istikhara prayer: The Blissful Union Syed Nooruzuha Barmaver, Noorah Fazal Jukaku, 2019-01-15 Relies purely on authentic sources. * Covers issues based on modern scientific approach. * References for ayaat, hadith and quotes are provided from original sources. * Scientific Researches are quoted from established scientific journals. The book is divided into topics dealing with various issues of love, marriage and intimacy. References for all the quotes have been provided mentioning volume, page and hadith number. We have strictly adhered to authentic ahadith which are either Saheeh or Hasan. Also, the stories of pious predecessors mentioned in this book are established with authentic chains. The scientific researches are quoted from renowned established journals citing volume and page number. The book ends with a conclusion, glossary of Islamic terminology and detailed bibliography. |
| istikhara prayer: Performing Piety Karin van Nieuwkerk, 2013-10-01 In the 1980s, Egypt witnessed a growing revival of religiosity among large sectors of the population, including artists. Many pious stars retired from art, “repented” from “sinful” activities, and dedicated themselves to worship, preaching, and charity. Their public conversions were influential in spreading piety to the Egyptian upper class during the 1990s, which in turn enabled the development of pious markets for leisure and art, thus facilitating the return of artists as veiled actresses or religiously committed performers. Revisiting the story she began in “A Trade like Any Other”: Female Singers and Dancers in Egypt, Karin van Nieuwkerk draws on extensive fieldwork among performers to offer a unique history of the religious revival in Egypt through the lens of the performing arts. She highlights the narratives of celebrities who retired in the 1980s and early 1990s, including their spiritual journeys and their influence on the “pietization” of their fans, among whom are the wealthy, relatively secular, strata of Egyptian society. Van Nieuwkerk then turns to the emergence of a polemic public sphere in which secularists and Islamists debated Islam, art, and gender in the 1990s. Finally, she analyzes the Islamist project of “art with a mission” and the development of Islamic aesthetics, questioning whether the outcome has been to Islamize popular art or rather to popularize Islam. The result is an intimate thirty-year history of two spheres that have tremendous importance for Egypt—art production and piety. |
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| istikhara prayer: Voices of Islam Virginia G. Blakemore-Henry, Vincent J. Cornell, Omid Safi, 2006-12-30 Despite frequent and extensive publications on Islam, very few Americans, indeed very few non-Muslims, truly understand the faith or the more than one billion adherents who live it. This set presents the diversity and richness of Islam, filling in the blanks and expanding our knowledge and understanding. Portraying Muslims in all their humanity and diversity balances the images that have bombarded society and presents the reader with a fuller and more accurate picture of the Islamic faith and what it means to live as a Muslim—in Muslim communities, and as part of a broader tapestry of pluralism in the nations of the world. What does it mean to share Muslim concerns? To experience Muslim spirituality? What is the difference between Sunni and Shiite sects? Why do Muslims pray so frequently? What is the reality of Muslim marriage and gender relations? What is the meaning of jihad and martyrdom to a practicing Muslim? What role do the arts and humanities play in modern Muslim life? How are Islamic children raised? These questions and others are answered in these volumes, which bring together Muslim voices from around the world, including men and women, scholars and laypersons, fundamentalists and progressives, and others from various cultural, political, and Islamic backgrounds. Personal experiences and poetry are included to illustrate the many different expressions of Islam. |
| istikhara prayer: Dreams That Matter Amira Mittermaier, 2010-12-16 Dreams that Matter explores the social and material life of dreams in contemporary Cairo. Amira Mittermaier guides the reader through landscapes of the imagination that feature Muslim dream interpreters who draw on Freud, reformists who dismiss all forms of divination as superstition, a Sufi devotional group that keeps a diary of dreams related to its shaykh, and ordinary believers who speak of moving encounters with the Prophet Muhammad. In close dialogue with her Egyptian interlocutors, Islamic textual traditions, and Western theorists, Mittermaier teases out the dream’s ethical, political, and religious implications. Her book is a provocative examination of how present-day Muslims encounter and engage the Divine that offers a different perspective on the Islamic Revival. Dreams That Matter opens up new spaces for an anthropology of the imagination, inviting us to rethink both the imagined and the real. |
| istikhara prayer: Dreaming in Christianity and Islam Kelly Bulkeley, Kate Adams, Patricia M. Davis, 2009 Throughout history to the present day, religion has ideologically fueled wars, conquests, and persecutions. Christianity and Islam, the world's largest and geopolitically powerful faiths, are often positioned as mortal enemies locked in an apocalyptic clash of civilizations. Rarely are similarities addressed. Dreaming in Christianity and Islam, the first book to explore dreaming in these religions through original essays, fills this void. The editors reach a plateau by focusing on how studying dreams reveals new aspects of social and political reality. International scholars document the impact of dreams on sacred texts, mystical experiences, therapeutic practices, and doctrinal controversies. |
| istikhara prayer: To God Through Money Mohamed Geraldez, This true story begins with a young woman giving birth to a boy, alone in a Californian hospital. His childhood pursuit of candy, music, money and figuring out whether he’s part of the Hispanic, Black, White or Asian crowd, makes him soul search before he embarks on a spiritual journey. Trading his surroundings of beaches, booze, drugs, guns, murder and gangs — for several years in the Saharan Desert and the Middle East, he lives the life of a nomad and student of ancient knowledge. The twist in the tale is that an entrepreneur returns — focused on independence and living according to a philosophy which he calls ‘Happy Money.’ That is the story of Mohamed Geraldez — a business nomad, who after travelling to more than 50 countries admits that he pretty much lives on a plane. Mohamed is active in the industries of fashion, finance, technology and food and is a partner at London based business and brand strategy firm, Dragonfly Black. He has a BSc degree in Psychology, an MBA in Business and has studied the Islamic sciences for four years in Syria, Morocco, Mauritania andthe Saharan Desert. Mohamed is a dynamic conference speaker and has delivered talks at Harvard University, the University of Oxford and was also invited to dine at the White House with the former President of the United States, Barack Obama. |
| istikhara prayer: The Rational Believer Masooda Bano, 2012-03-15 Islamic schools, or madrasas, have been accused of radicalizing Muslims and participating, either actively or passively, in terrorist networks since the events of 9/11. In Pakistan, the 2007 siege by government forces of Islamabad’s Red Mosque and its madrasa complex, whose imam and students staged an armed resistance against the state for its support of the war on terror, reinforced concerns about madrasas’ role in regional and global jihad. By 2006 madrasas registered with Pakistan’s five regulatory boards for religious schools enrolled over one million male and 200,000 female students. In The Rational Believer, Masooda Bano draws on rich interview, ethnographic, and survey data, as well as fieldwork conducted in madrasas throughout the country to explore the network of Pakistani madrasas. She maps the choices and decisions confronted by students, teachers, parents, and clerics and explains why available choices make participation in jihad appear at times a viable course of action. Bano's work shows that beliefs are rational and that religious believers look to maximize utility in ways not captured by classical rational choice. She applies analytical tools from the New Institutional Economics to explain apparent contradictions in the madrasa system—for example, how thousands of young Pakistani women now demand the national adoption of traditional sharia law, despite its highly restrictive limits on female agency, and do so from their location in Islamic schools for girls that were founded only a generation ago. |
| istikhara prayer: Muslims of the World Sajjad Shah, Iman Mahoui, 2018-10-09 We are living in a time of unrest for many members of the Islamic faith around the globe. Enter Muslims of the World, a book based on the popular Instagram account @MuslimsoftheWorld1. Like the account, the book’s mission is to tell the diverse stories of Muslims living in the US and around the world. Illustrated throughout with moving photographs, each chapter will focus on different aspects of the Islamic faith and the many varying cultures it encompasses, offering tales of love, family, and faith while empowering Muslim women, refugees, and people of color. Whether it is telling a story about a young Syrian refugee who dreams of being a pilot or about a young girl’s decision to not remove her hijab, which in turn saved her family’s life, Muslims of the World aims to unite people of all cultures and faiths by sharing the hopes, trials, and tribulations of Muslims from every walk of life. |
| istikhara prayer: Living in the Shade of Islam İsmail Büyükçelebi, 2005 Seeks to present Islam's true face and make it known in a summarised form with most of its aspects: its essentials of faith, principles and ways of worshipping God, morality, and rules ordering human life and relations between people. |
| istikhara prayer: Diary of a Jewish Muslim Kamal Ruhayyim, 2018-12-04 Egyptian Muslims and Jews were not always at odds. Before the Arab–Israeli wars, before the mass exodus of Jews from Egypt, there was harmony. Spanning the 1930s to the 1960s, this sweeping novel accompanies Galal, a young boy with a Jewish mother and a Muslim father, through his childhood and boyhood in a vibrant popular quarter of Cairo. With his schoolboy crushes and teen rebellions, Galal is deeply Egyptian, knit tightly into the middle-class fabric of manners, morals, and traditions that cheerfully incorporates and transcends religion—a fabric about to be torn apart by a bigger world of politics that will put Galal’s very identity to the test. |
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| istikhara prayer: Letters to God Series (Abridged - Vol. 2) Norhafsah Hamid, “Crying doesn't mean you’re questioning God’s plan. It means that you’re human.” Sarah — now a full-fledged lawyer, struggling to balance her work and life. As Sarah and her friends were tussling to adjust with adulthood, Jonah the ‘Romeo’ started a new religious journey. Just when she thought life was about to get rosy, test and hardships came rolling in. Sarah was taunted and accused of being barren by a family member and had to ward off a shameless seducer away from her husband. Despite unrelentless tribulations, Sarah found strength in love, friendship and family. Will Sarah, Jonah and their friends finally find contentment in life? In this novel, the author takes you on a final journey of heartfelt love, unwavering friendship and reaffirming faith. |
| istikhara prayer: Notes on Muhammadanism Thomas Patrick Hughes, 1877 |
| istikhara prayer: What the War Left Behind Malek Abisaab, Michelle Hartman, 2024-05-15 Conspicuously missing from narratives of the Lebanese Civil War are the stories of women who took part in daily social activism and political organizing during the tumultuous conflict. What the War Left Behind documents their stories, with eight women directly sharing their experiences of action and survival through the hardship of war. What the War Left Behind brings together oral histories of women from a range of political affiliations, socioeconomic classes, and religious identities. These histories present an alternative image of women during war, highlighting the actions of those who sought to make life better for themselves and their neighbors during conflict. By centering women’s voices in the war, Abisaab and Hartman present a new perspective on an oft-discussed historical era, demonstrating the power of resistance during difficult times. These translated texts showcase the active roles women take during wartime and how women’s political efforts are an essential part of Lebanese history. |
| istikhara prayer: “The Divine Cure of Coronavirus and Widespread Diseases” Dr. Mira Bajirova, 2020-04-27 Coronavirus is one the Minor Signs of the End of the World. This life is only temporary passage to the eternal life in the Hereafter and fulfilled of the trial and tribulations to judge who obey and who disobey Almighty Allah, who are the best in deeds, to distinguish Truth from falsehood, righteous from wicked, patient from impatient, then to reward or punish accordingly. Allah created humans only to worship Him and He has chosen Islam for all mankind. He sent down the Noble Qur’an to His Messenger to guide people to Paradise and to warn the disbelievers. “And I (Allah) created not the Jinn and humans except they should worship Me (Alone).” (Qur’an, Adh-Dhariyat 51:56) “And whoever seeks a religion other than Islam, it will never be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter he will be one of the losers.” (Qur’an, Ali ‘Imran 3:85) The sins cause the disease and calamity, refer to “Disease is an Expiation of the Sins”. Coronavirus is a Warning for the disbelievers (all non-Muslims) to repent, He may forgive and bless with the Paradise and it is a punishment for those who continue with the sins. Coronavirus is a Jinn (Demonic) Possession due to the sins. The sins and Demons can be removed only by Allah: Ruqyah, Negative Ions and Prophetic Medicine. |
| istikhara prayer: The Race for Mukalla Michael Knights, 2024-07-04 The sequel to Michael Knights' successful 25 Days to Aden, The Race for Mukalla is the story of elite UAE forces taking the counter-terrorism fight to Al -Qaeda in the southern Yemen port of Mukalla. In many senses this was the UAE's most challenging moment. The first part of the book tells the story of the devastating missile strike at Safer, leading to the deaths of fifty Emiratis - a national tragedy for the Gulf nation. But the Emiratis are quick to regroup and their elite forces go on to save the key city of Marib city and liberate the iconic Zayed Dam. Both UAE forces and Al-Qaeda race to be the first to control the southern port of Mukalla. Initially Al-Qaeda take the port city, but by enlisting the help of local tribes - the Hadrami Elites - UAE forces fight their way in, running through precipitous mountain passes to the north and launching a naval blockade and amphibious assault to the south. Meticulously researched with those involved in the campaign and narrated at the same lively pace as 25 Days to Aden, The Race for Mukalla is both an adventure story and a unique historical account of the mission. It outlines the creation of a new formula for hunting Al-Qaeda: bringing together local Yemeni support, UAE special forces on the ground, and remote US intelligence and drones for the first time. |
| istikhara prayer: Dreams and Divination from Byzantium to Baghdad, 400-1000 CE Bronwen Neil, 2021 Why did dreams matter to Jews, Byzantine Christians, and Muslims in the first millennium? Bronwen Neil shows how the three faiths took the pagan practice of divining the future from dreams and melded it with their own scriptural traditions to produce a novel and rich culture of dream interpretation. |
| istikhara prayer: Encyclopaedic Dictionary Of Religion Ramesh Chopra, 2005-03 The present publication is an up-to-date, authentic and comprehensive dictionary of religion, which recognises that religion is a field in its own right and with its own language. It aims to provide clear, concise, and correct definitions and descriptions of the terms used in all world religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Shintoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Animism and so on. This work is designed to be a comprehensive reference tool for researchers, students, religious practitioners and all who are interested in religions and religious practices. It is earnestly hoped that it will be an authoritative source to which one can turn with confidence for meaning and knowledge of the common and specialised terms used in world religions. |
| istikhara prayer: Time to Heal: A Novel Norhafsah Hamid, Hassan sat down next to his mom and dad as he stared vacantly at the grave. He felt numb. His other siblings were behind him, sobbing quietly. The imam began his sermon. Hassan’s mind started drifting off. He wondered if the body inside the grave will be okay. Will he be lonely? Will he be afraid? He wondered if the body can still hear them. Hassan’s own tears rolled down his cheeks. He felt a lump in his throat. The tragedy has shreds the heart to pieces. Hassan never knew pain like he was experiencing at the moment. He took a deep breath to calm himself. As much as he wanted to scream and wail, he didn’t. He couldn’t. He needed to be strong; for others. Hassan learnt about death at a young age. It was death that made him decide to be in the medical field. Will he be able to make peace with death or will he continue carrying the guilt of being alive? |
| istikhara prayer: Made In Egypt Leila Zaki Chakravarti, 2016-07-01 This ground-breaking ethnography of an export-orientated garment assembly factory in Egypt examines the dynamic relationships between its managers – emergent Mubarak-bizniz (business) elites who are caught in an intensely competitive globalized supply chain – and the local daily-life realities of their young, educated, and mixed-gender labour force. Constructions of power and resistance, as well as individual aspirations and identities, are explored through articulations of class, gender and religion in both management discourses and shop floor practices. Leila Chakravarti’s compelling study also moves beyond the confines of the factory, examining the interplay with the wider world around it. |
| istikhara prayer: Remaking Muslim Lives David Henig, 2020-10-26 The violent disintegration of Yugoslavia and the cultural and economic dispossession caused by the collapse of socialism continue to force Muslims in Bosnia and Herzegovina to reconfigure their religious lives and societal values. David Henig draws on a decade of fieldwork to examine the historical, social, and emotional labor undertaken by people to live in an unfinished past--and how doing so shapes the present. In particular, Henig questions how contemporary religious imagination, experience, and practice infuse and interact with social forms like family and neighborhood and with the legacies of past ruptures and critical events. His observations and analysis go to the heart of how societal and historical entanglements shape, fracture, and reconfigure religious convictions and conduct. Provocative and laden with eyewitness detail, Remaking Muslim Lives offers a rare sustained look at what it means to be Muslim and live a Muslim life in contemporary Bosnia and Herzegovina. |
| istikhara prayer: So You May Become Pious Kalimah Tayebah, 2024-04-02 Is fasting merely about abstaining from food? This book serves as a practical guide to the true form of fasting, an act of worship cherished by God Almighty and His Messenger, peace and blessings be upon him. It aims to help Muslims realize the immense favor of God Almighty during this sacred month, and highlights the global impact of the holy month of Ramadan on all of humanity. Some of its key contents include: * Questions and answers about the reality of fasting, its purposes and rulings. * 52 Prophetic ethics * Insights into the secrets of fasting. * Selected supplications and blessed prayers for forgiveness. |
| istikhara prayer: Islamic Culture Farid Younos, 2013-11-14 “Islamic Culture: A Study of Cultural Anthropology,” illustrates Islamic culture from an anthropological point of view. It shows that Islam as a way of life relates to all cultural aspects based upon the tradition of its Prophet, Mohammad. For the ?rst time, this study shows that the Prophet of Islam is the founder of Islamic culture and this culture is not an inherited concept but based upon a revelation received from God. |
| istikhara prayer: Topographies of African Spirituality Afe Adogame, Ebenezer Obadare, Wale Adebanwi, 2025-01-31 This book explores African spirituality inside and outside of religion, investigating African traditions and perceptions in the study of spirituality across Africa and the African diaspora. It provides an interdisciplinary reflection on key issues in the field and sheds light on everyday experiences. In particular, the volume celebrates the work and mentorship of Professor Jacob K. Olupona, a leading figure in the study of African spiritualities, religions in Africa, and methodological approaches to the study of religion. With chapters by an impressive range of scholars from institutions across Africa, Europe, and North America, this book makes a valuable empirical and theoretical contribution to the development of African religious studies. The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license. |
| istikhara prayer: Coffee Wives Linda Ayers, 2014-04-01 The tell of four women who find a way to get along as they share one husband. Through a good cup of coffee and religion, these women work together in order to raise a family of humble Muslim children. |
| istikhara prayer: Islamic Business Administration Minwir Al-Shammari, Mohammad Omar Farooq, Hatem Masri, 2020-03-13 This essential textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the Islamic business environment, exploring core concepts and practices in business administration from an Islamic perspective. Thorough and accessible, it covers the full range of Islamic business, including entrepreneurship, ethics, organizational culture, marketing, finance and decision making. Taking an integrated approach that aligns contemporary business practice with traditional Islamic literature, the book offers an engaging exploration of the key ways in which business activities can be organised to align with Islamic norms, rules and regulation. Developed from the teaching practice of an international range of leading scholars in the field, Islamic Business Administration includes topical case studies, practical business scenarios and comparative features, encouraging students to place their understanding of Islamic business within the wider global business context and to understand its practical implementation. This is an invaluable companion for students studying a module in Islamic business or management at undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA level. It is also suitable for students of Islamic finance or banking looking to place their learning in the wider context of Islamic business. |
| istikhara prayer: Will You Love Me? Norhafsah Hamid, 2023-04-04 “Hardship may dishearten at first, but every hardship passes away. All despair is followed by hope; all darkness is followed by sunshine.” Rumi. *** Struggling to fit in all her life, Nieza, a cardiologist, decided that it was time for her to move back home to Malaysia. With one of her best friends leaving and the other busy with oncologist training, she felt that there was nothing left for her in Liverpool. Then, a man from her past unexpectedly appeared and stirred up new, unfamiliar emotions within her. He awakened a feeling she never knew existed. As fate threw them in each other's path, they found they share similar struggles – isolation and loneliness. However, they soon realised that while a life designed by God is beautiful, it is not without obstacles. Just as Nieza began to feel like she belonged, her faith was put to the test. Will she be able to weather the storm and open herself up to love again? *** In this book, award-winning author Norhafsah Hamid takes the reader on a heartwarming journey of struggles, loneliness, and heartbreak before finding hope and love amidst it all |
| istikhara prayer: Rituals of Islamic Spirituality Arif Zamhari, 2010-07-01 This study examines the emergence of new forms of Islamic spirituality in Indonesia identified as Majlis Dhikr. These Majlis Dhikr groups have proliferated on Java in the last two decades, both in urban and rural areas, and have attracted followers from a wide social background. The diverse aspects of these Majlis Dhikr groups - their rituals, teachings and strategies of dissemination as well as the popular understanding of these rituals and their contestation by critics and opponents - are examined in detail and illustrated by reference to three particular groups - Salawat Wahidiyat, Istighathat Ihsaniyyat and Dhikr al-Ghafilin each of which has its own distinctive features and notable religious leadership. These Majlis Dhikr groups regard their activities as legitimate ritual practices that are in accordance with the legacy of Islamic Sufism based on the interpretation of the Qur'anic and Prophetic tradition. |
| istikhara prayer: What Will People Think? Sara Hamdan, 2025-05-20 Mia’s secret comedy career, forbidden office crush, and a long-guarded family secret take center stage, threatening her newfound confidence and her one shot at fame in this hilarious, heartfelt coming-of-age story perfect for fans of Curtis Sittenfeld and Etaf Rum. Mia Almas has a secret. By day, she works at a respectable job as a media fact checker—a position her conservative, Arab grandparents approve of—and, by night, she takes to the stages of New York City comedy clubs. She holds herself back in a lot of ways, especially in the romance department, but being on stage lights her up and makes being a wallflower the rest of the time more bearable. That is, until Phaedra, her stylish and bold new neighbor, inspires Mia to take a few risks. As Mia pursues a forbidden romance with her boss, her standup gets better and bolder, leading to a surprise spotlight that exposes her secret gig. Horrified and worried that her rebellious act could mean big consequences for her reserved Palestinian-American family, Mia frantically dives into damage control. But all of her efforts to pull back from the spotlight expose a family scandal from the 1940s that could change everything... Equal parts funny and tender, What Will People Think? is a heart-bursting exploration of what it means to discover and embrace the hidden parts of yourself, and how love in all forms can make you whole. |
| istikhara prayer: Even Men Cry Dr. Elsayed Madbouly, 2024-05-01 Synopsis: Even Men Cry by Elsayed Madbouly Saeed and Muhammed, two Egyptian relatives and friends, arrive in Manchester for a two-month stay at St. Gabriel's Hall while attending an English language course. Saeed is an elegant and sophisticated man with a hidden depth of character and emotions, which soon captivates Maria, one of the tutors at the English Language Teaching Centre. The story unfolds as Saeed and Muhammed navigate their new environment, form bonds with other students, and face personal and cultural challenges. Saeed's impeccable fashion sense, deep respect for women, and endearing struggles with the English language create a charming and multifaceted character who quickly becomes the center of attention, especially for Maria and her friend Sarah. As Saeed and Maria's relationship develops, they both confront their own pasts and insecurities. Maria, recovering from a painful divorce, is drawn to Saeed's sincerity and elegance, while Saeed's attraction to Maria grows stronger despite his own emotional barriers. Their journey is marked by moments of humor, drama, and poignant introspection. Saeed's struggle with his feelings for Maria and his encounters with other students, including the flirtatious and persistent Salma, add layers of complexity to the narrative. The novel explores themes of love, cultural exchange, and personal growth. Saeed's revelations, both about his past and his true feelings, culminate in a touching and dramatic conclusion that emphasizes the depth of human emotion and the universal experience of love and loss. Even Men Cry is a heartfelt and engaging story that highlights the beauty of cultural diversity and the transformative power of genuine human connection. |
| istikhara prayer: مجموعة الادعية المأثورة , 2006 this book consists of prayers ctaegorized according to various occasions: mroning and evening prayers connected with prufuication, food, drink, pilgrimage, marriage, everyday life situtations. Additional sections include the most beatiful names of God, prayer for help and victory, and other prayers to be read at any time. |
| istikhara prayer: From MTV to Mecca by Mereo Books Kristiane Backer, 2016 In the early 1990’s Kristiane Backer was one of the very first presenters of MTV Europe. For some years she lived and breathed the international music scene, quickly gaining a cult following amongst viewers and becoming a darling of European press. As she reached the pinnacle of her success she realised that, despite having all she could have wished for, she was never truly satisfied. Something very important was missing. A fateful meeting with Pakistani cricket hero Imran Khan changed her life. He invited her to his country where she encountered a completely different world from the one she knew, the religion and culture of Islam. Instead of pop and rock stars she was meeting men and women whose lives were dominated by the love of God and who cared very little for the brief glories of this world. She began to read the Quaran and to study books about the Faith. A few years later, after travelling more widely in the Islamic world and knowing that she had discovered her spiritual path, she embraced Islam in a London mosque. And then her real adventures began. In this very personal memoir Kristiane Backer tells the story of her conversion and explains how faith, despite the many challenges she faced, has given her inner peace and the meaning she sought. |
| istikhara prayer: Essential Islam Diane Morgan, 2009-11-12 An introductory guide to the important elements of the world's largest religion, including the Quran, the Pillars of Faith, and the life of Muhammad, as well as Islamic history, customs and rituals, and contributions to world culture. Essential Islam: A Comprehensive Guide to Belief and Practice is the ideal beginner's resource on the core elements of a faith that, like Christianity and Judaism, offers a guide to holy living and a path to salvation—one that like other world faiths has inspired peace and war, tolerance and brutality, enlightenment and abysmal ignorance. Essential Islam offers an insightful, objective look at Islam from its inception to the present day, including a discussion of Islamic beliefs about God, history, warfare, marriage, the afterlife, and the relationship between Islam and other faiths. It is a rich source for dispelling misconceptions—for example, only 10 percent of Muslims are Arabic, and only a quarter of those reside in the Middle East—and for understanding tensions between groups within and outside Islam. More importantly, it gives readers a portrait of Islam not as a religion of extremists, but as a dynamic living faith practiced by people of all kinds in virtually every corner of the world. |
| istikhara prayer: Sufism in Canada Geneviève Mercier-Dalphond, Merin Shobhana Xavier, 2025-04-01 Whirling dervishes. Ecstatic experience. Historical and contemporary expressions of Sufism are suffused with spirituality, asceticism, and mysticism. Sufism in Canada asks how we can understand this fascinating religious practice in a specifically Canadian context and, by extension, how Sufism informs Islam and popular spirituality not only in Canada but across the globe. Using case studies rooted in Canadian concerns and communities, scholars of Islamic studies, sociology, ethnomusicology, and history analyze the meaning and practice of Sufism in this country. They investigate the institutional and transnational histories of the Inayati, Halveti-Jerrahi, and Naqshbandi orders. They explore tensions between gendered Muslim spaces and Sufism as a universal spirituality. And they revisit old Sufi stories in a new landscape. Sufism in Canada not only adds to a growing body of literature on Islam and Muslim identities in Canada, but also helps define new paths of exploration for this important field of study. |
Istikhara: The Prayer of Seeking Guidance - SeekersGuidance
Jul 3, 2015 · Misconception 1: Istikhara is a prayer in matters of marriage; Misconception 2: The signs come in the form of dreams; Misconception 3: A sinful person must ask a pious person to …
How to Pray Istikharah - Islam Question & Answer
The description of Salat al-Istikharah (istikharah prayer) was reported by Jabir ibn ‘Abd-Allah al-Salami (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and …
Istikharah prayer - Islam Question & Answer
When to make du`a in Istikharah prayer. The Hanafis, Malikis, Shafi`is and Hanbalis stated that the du`a should be recited immediately after the prayer. This is in accordance with what was …
Istikhara, The Prayer of Seeking Guidance: The Ultimate Guide - A ...
Nov 23, 2020 · Istikhara is a prayer of seeking guidance from Allah Most High. And this is a comprehensive guide for Istikhara and Istikhara-related questions including guidance for …
Istikhara – a Powerful Prayer When in Need of Guidance
Apr 7, 2021 · Misconception 1: Istikhara is a prayer in matters of marriage; Misconception 2: The signs come in the form of dreams; Misconception 3: A sinful person must ask a pious person to …
How Do I Know The Answer to Istikhara? - SeekersGuidance
Oct 7, 2021 · The above indication is taken directly from the meaning of the istikhara prayer, wherein the Prophet (may Allah bless him and give him peace) said: Oh, Allah, if You know this …
How to Understand the Results of Istikhara? - SeekersGuidance
Aug 25, 2024 · Acting on Istikhara It is also said that one should act upon what he has resolved, whether his heart inclines to it or not. Taj al-Din al-Subki mentioned about Ibn Zamlakani: “If a …
Istikharah Signs - Islam Question & Answer
Authentic evidence for the Istikharah prayer. The evidence for the Al-Istikharah prayer and the Du`a to be recited is the report narrated by Al-Bukhari (1109) and others from Jabir ibn …
What Are Some of the Signs of a Positive or Negative Istikhara?
Oct 30, 2022 · Here are more details on reading an istikhara result: Istikhara, The Prayer of Seeking Guidance: The Ultimate Guide – A Reader. Marry for Religion. And make the …
How Can I Correctly Understand the Results of Istikhara (Seeking ...
Nov 27, 2023 · Repeating the Istikhara Prayer. If none of that occurs for you, Islam permits repeating the Istikhara prayer. This is because the objective of Istikhara is supplication, and …
Istikhara: The Prayer of Seeking Guidance - SeekersGuidance
Jul 3, 2015 · Misconception 1: Istikhara is a prayer in matters of marriage; Misconception 2: The signs come in the form of dreams; Misconception 3: A sinful person must ask a pious person …
How to Pray Istikharah - Islam Question & Answer
The description of Salat al-Istikharah (istikharah prayer) was reported by Jabir ibn ‘Abd-Allah al-Salami (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and …
Istikharah prayer - Islam Question & Answer
When to make du`a in Istikharah prayer. The Hanafis, Malikis, Shafi`is and Hanbalis stated that the du`a should be recited immediately after the prayer. This is in accordance with what was …
Istikhara, The Prayer of Seeking Guidance: The Ultimate Guide
Nov 23, 2020 · Istikhara is a prayer of seeking guidance from Allah Most High. And this is a comprehensive guide for Istikhara and Istikhara-related questions including guidance for …
Istikhara – a Powerful Prayer When in Need of Guidance
Apr 7, 2021 · Misconception 1: Istikhara is a prayer in matters of marriage; Misconception 2: The signs come in the form of dreams; Misconception 3: A sinful person must ask a pious person …
How Do I Know The Answer to Istikhara? - SeekersGuidance
Oct 7, 2021 · The above indication is taken directly from the meaning of the istikhara prayer, wherein the Prophet (may Allah bless him and give him peace) said: Oh, Allah, if You know …
How to Understand the Results of Istikhara? - SeekersGuidance
Aug 25, 2024 · Acting on Istikhara It is also said that one should act upon what he has resolved, whether his heart inclines to it or not. Taj al-Din al-Subki mentioned about Ibn Zamlakani: “If a …
Istikharah Signs - Islam Question & Answer
Authentic evidence for the Istikharah prayer. The evidence for the Al-Istikharah prayer and the Du`a to be recited is the report narrated by Al-Bukhari (1109) and others from Jabir ibn …
What Are Some of the Signs of a Positive or Negative Istikhara?
Oct 30, 2022 · Here are more details on reading an istikhara result: Istikhara, The Prayer of Seeking Guidance: The Ultimate Guide – A Reader. Marry for Religion. And make the …
How Can I Correctly Understand the Results of Istikhara (Seeking ...
Nov 27, 2023 · Repeating the Istikhara Prayer. If none of that occurs for you, Islam permits repeating the Istikhara prayer. This is because the objective of Istikhara is supplication, and …
