Articles written by Lamyaa Hashim
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The Wondrous Healthy Coconut
Once thought to be an artery-clogging, make-you-fat-overnight food, coconuts are not only healthy, but the whole coconut can be used without leaving behind any waste.
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Poetry of Revolution
Throughout history, poetry has served as a call to arms for nations to unite in times of war and then as a romantic historical account of how those wars played out.
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Healthy Kitchen Overhaul
One problem when attempting to start eating healthy is to backslide into unhealthy items still lurking in the unpurged cabinet. Without proper tools, fast foods tempt.
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The Art of Re-purposing
Most everyone wants to make the world a better place, but many simply don't know how. Even those only interested in their pocket can effect change. Here are some ideas.
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Grand Cru Olive Oil
While the tradition of making top-notch olive oil from olives that go back to the original Oleastro from Jerusalem has been around for centuries, it has now become chic.
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Hot Spiced Apple Cider with a Twist
While in England, Apple Cider refers to fermented, crushed apples - this version of Wassail is fresh, and not just good tasting, but can do wonders for your health!
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Observance of Eid Al-Adha
Islam recognizes only 2 holidays. While they are similar in some ways, Eid Al-Adha is quite different in many ways than Eid Al-Fitr - including who observes it.
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The Background of Hajj
Around 2500 years before the appearance of the prophet Muhammad, the area surrounding the Ka'aba in Mecca was already a center of religious and commercial activity.
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Rulings Regarding Timing of Eid
On Sept. 29, 2008 the Islamic Society of North America and the European Fiqh Council stated that Eid-ul-Fitr would be Oct.1, despite precedent set by Quran and Sunnah.
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Hasan al-Basri and Religious Reform
After the Civil Wars among Muslims in the 7th Century, there was a need for redirection back to the actual tenets of faith. It was a time of introspection.
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Ruling on Hypocrites in the Qur'an
The Qur'an devotes many passages to the subject of hypocrites due to their propensity to cause much fitna (strife), including treason on the larger scale.
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Muslim, Love Thy Neighbor
Being a good neighbor is part of being a Muslim. In many cities today, people don't even know who lives next door - Islam requires them to.
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Lessons Learned from Ramadan
What is learned in Ramadan doesn't end when Eid arrives. The Believer should be able to take away some valuable lessons, including a sense of gratitude for what one has.
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Fasting Six Days of Shawwal
After having fasted for the month of Ramadan, although not an obligation, it is recommended to fast for six additional days of the following lunar month (Shawwal).
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Celebrations on Eid Day
Eid Al-Fitr is a time to rejoice for the one who has successfully fasted the month of Ramadan. The day begins with a some dates, congregational prayer and a sermon.
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A Quick Guide to Eid al-Fitr
After a month of Ramadan fasting, Muslims rejoice at the sighting of the next new moon signifying Eid Al-Fitr or "the celebration of breaking fast" with special prayers.
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Increasing the Benefits of Ramadan
Ramadan is not just a time of fasting by itself. It is not a diet plan, nor just a test of willpower. It is a time to worship, purify, and glorify the One and Only God.
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Fiqh of Ramadan
Many people are surprised at how simplified things can be in Ramadan. Why make fasting difficult if it doesn't have to be? The Quran and Sunnah have already laid it out.
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Some of the Sunnah Regarding Ramadan
While fasting Ramadan is called for in the Quran, there remain questions about the gray areas (i.e. what does and doesn't negate fasting). The answers are in the Sunnah.
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Characteristics of Fasting in the Quran
Rules surrounding its practice are found in the Quran and Sunnah (traditions of Prophet Muhammad, pbuh). Chapter 2, Verse 187 contains the last mention of fasting.
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Ramadan in Quran and Sunnah
Ramadan is the ninth of 12 lunar months observed in Islam. Rules surrounding its practice are found in the Quran and the Sunnah (traditions of Prophet Muhammad, pbuh).
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The Islamic Concept of Time
Muslims follow the lunar calendar and thereby all months, activities, and holidays are determined by the sighting of the moon. Weeks, days and hours are also affected.
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Why Must Salat Be in Arabic?
For 1429 years Muslims have been following the Qur'an and Prophet Muhammad's example. In earlier days, new Muslims scrambled with eagerness to learn Qur'anic Arabic.
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Salat versus Dua in Islam
The Muslim prayers can be a bit puzzling to non-Muslims and new Muslims. There is quite a difference between the formal "Fard" or obligatory prayers and informal ones.
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Honesty in the Quran
Truthful speech is called for in the Quran. It is tied hand in hand with belief and reverence. "O you who believe! Be reverent to Allah and say the 'right' word" 33:70
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The Science of Quranic Study
Many mistakes can be made when one has not taken time to learn the science of approaching Quranic studies, leading to assumptions and misconceptions about Islam itself.
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Importance of Scrapies Eradication
Scrapies is a degenerative, fatal disease that can affect sheep and goats and can even be passed to humans as Cruetzfeldt-Jakob disease - a relative of Mad-Cow Disease.
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Significance of Fasting in Ramadan
During Ramadan, sustenance, such as food and water, is avoided between pre-dawn and sunset - providing a time for Muslims to reflect on what is taken for granted.
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Pope's Baptism of Muslim Misleads
7 people were baptized by the Pope, but only the so-called Muslim was named. Are the other 6 less important? Why not headline the priests that convert to Islam as well?
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Cleaner Living via Green Chemistry
The battle against environmental pollutants is now being fought on the molecular level by green-thinking scientists and with some help by mother-nature herself.
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Cath Lab Psychosocial Goals
What transpires upon first contact with the Cath Lab patient has a direct effect on their discharge disposition and rate of post-procedure complications.
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Diplomacy and Obama's Turban Photo
Bush did the sword dance with bedouins in Saudi Arabia - other than some ribbing from late night talk hosts, no big deal. Obama wore a turban in Kenya - why the fuss?
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Is Your Source of Omega 3 Safe?
Omega 3s, the darlings of the health-conscious, tout benefits for just about every system of the body. However, the wrong source could pose unexpected health risks.
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Cheap, Green Cleaning With Vinegar
White vinegar is not just something grandma uses to can pickles with - its an eco-friendly cleaning army in a bottle. Learn how to unleash its power and benefits.
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Israel's Desecration of Graves
As if ethnic cleansing of the living was not enough, Zionists carry out ethnic cleansing of the dead by the desecration of Christian and Muslim graves the past few weeks.
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Semantics of Zionist Occupation
Current media reports about the Palestinian/Israeli conflict compare apples to oranges. Its time to be fair and compare apples to apples using comparable rhetoric.
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The Truth about Suicide Bombing
The idea that suicide bombings are encouraged in Islam is completely false. Any Islamic fatwa supporting it is rejected by the teachings of Islam.
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Finding a Cure for Terrorism
The face of terrorism is ever-changing and increasingly uncontrollable. It can only be eliminated through addressing its root causes and tracing it back to the source.
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A Short Guide to Alternative Fuels
Vegetable and plant oils can be viable fuel alternatives to petrodiesel. Rudolf Diesel said it 100 years ago and the technology is here today. How much do we really know?
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