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Articles of the author Amal Al Sibai
Returning to the Holy Qur'an in word and practice
Saudi Gazette More than half of the blessed month of Ramadan has passed and we need to be wary of losing that initial fervor and energy we had in the beginning of Ramadan for reading the Qur'an and praying night prayers at the mosque. Our pious (...)

16 - 06 - 2017
Unraveling wonders in the Holy Qur'an
Saudi Gazette Ramadan is the month of fasting, and it is also the month of Qur'an. It was during Ramadan that the first verses of the Qur'an were revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). {The month of Ramadan [is that] in which was revealed (...)

09 - 06 - 2017
How does your family welcome Ramadan?
Saudi Gazette Ramadan is like a special guest who only comes once a year and is beloved by Muslims all over the world. It is the month which brings countless blessings, and in which we can earn the mercy and forgiveness of our Lord. As adults, (...)

19 - 05 - 2017
The other side of the Prophet's story in Taif
Saudi Gazette When Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) called the people to Islam in Makkah, he was opposed by the leaders of the tribes of Quraysh. The Prophet (peace be upon him) was ridiculed and those who converted to Islam were persecuted and (...)

19 - 05 - 2017
People of determination
Saudi Gazette The city of Dubai is making sure its public spaces are more inclusive and friendly to those with disabilities, by making these spaces easily accessible and by opting for a better use of words and changing labels. The government of (...)

12 - 05 - 2017
Polygamy in Islam
Saudi Gazette Much controversy surrounds the issue of polygamy and why Islam permits it and whether it is actually encouraged in Islam or simply a permissible exception. In Islam, the norm is monogamy and that is what is encouraged. Islam does not (...)

05 - 05 - 2017
True love
Saudi Gazette In Islam, there is more than one gate that leads to Paradise. The doors to goodness are many, and Allah's mercy is wider than we can even imagine. Simply by loving our fellow brothers and sisters in Islam, Allah will allow us to take (...)

28 - 04 - 2017
Lessons learned from Israa and Miraj
Saudi Gazette There are many life lessons to be learned from the miraculous night journey of Israa and Miraj. During the Israa, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was carried on a white animal that was smaller than a horse yet larger than a donkey (...)

28 - 04 - 2017
Purification of the tongue
Saudi Gazette Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) carried the weight of the duty to deliver the Message of the Oneness of Allah, and to preach about Islam. Along with teaching the pillars of Islam and the acts of worship, he (peace be upon him) (...)

21 - 04 - 2017
All Houses of Worship are Sacred
Saudi Gazette Killing innocent people and spilling blood in a house of worship is in no way Islamic, and it goes against Islamic teachings and principles. At least 27 people were killed in a blast inside a church in the northern city of Tanta in (...)

14 - 04 - 2017
Islam in the Fabric of African American History
Saudi Gazette Islam is not an imported, foreign religion brought to America by immigrants from Arab countries and from the Indo-Pak communities in the past couple of decades. Islam is part of the fabric of American history. The Southern regions of (...)

07 - 04 - 2017
The Bakery that trusts people to pay
Saudi Gazette What I love about stepping into bakeries is the waft that hits your face with the heartwarming smell of freshly baked bread. This particular bakery in Makkah is lined with shelves filled with a whole variety of delicious breads: white (...)

31 - 03 - 2017
How do you pray in outer space?
Saudi Gazette This question was posed by Malaysian, Muslim astronaut, Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor, who is also an orthopedic surgeon and became the first Malaysian to travel to outer space in the year 2007. Shukor was selected from among 11,000 (...)

31 - 03 - 2017
Allah is with whom?
It is a saying attributed to Hussain, may Allah be pleased with him: "O Allah, what did he find who lost You, and what did he lose who found You?" That is what I was looking for. I was searching for the qualities and the propensities of the people (...)

24 - 03 - 2017
Legendary women – Asmaa bint Abi Bakr
Asmaa daughter of Abu Bakr is from a family of heroic men and women; it seems like greatness runs in their family. Her father is Abu Bakr, the best friend, confidant, and strongest supporter of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Her sister is (...)

17 - 03 - 2017
The testimony of women in Islam
Much discourse surrounds the verse in the Holy Qur'an which addresses the issue of the testimony of a woman for two parties in loaning money. Although the verse specifically pertains to witnessing a transaction involving debt, many people draw false (...)

17 - 03 - 2017
Yearning for Al-Madinah
It may not boast of the majesty of the Swiss Alps or the beauty of the Niagara Falls or the glamour of Paris or the green pastures of the British countryside or the flaky croissants and aromatic cappuccino in small cafés on a cobblestone street in (...)

10 - 03 - 2017
White helmets: Real heroes, Oscar Award winners
When the bombs rain down, the Syrian Civil Defense rushes in. These unarmed volunteers risk their lives to help anyone in need - regardless of their religion or politics. Known as the White Helmets, these volunteer rescue workers operate in the most (...)

03 - 03 - 2017
Pursuit of happiness
Everyone wants to be happy; in fact, everyone deserves to be happy. The definition of happiness has changed over the years. Today, happiness is largely equated with wealth and accumulation of material goods. People seem to correlate happiness with (...)

24 - 02 - 2017
Christians and Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)
Islam is a religion that embodies peace, mercy, tolerance, and kindness. To learn about Islam's stance on Christians, open the Holy Qur'an and look to the life of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his interactions with Christians. Mainstream (...)

17 - 02 - 2017
Ripple effects of Trump's Muslim travel ban
US President Donald Trump's executive order suspends the entry of refugees into the United States for 120 days and calls for additional screening "to ensure that those approved for refugee admission do not pose a threat to the security and welfare (...)

17 - 02 - 2017
Revamping your prayers – Part 2
By reflecting on when the prayer was made obligatory to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), we can come to appreciate the essence of our five daily, obligatory prayers. The prayer was ordained by Allah directly to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon (...)

10 - 02 - 2017
Revamping your prayers – Part I
It is the second pillar of Islam, the most important act of worship, and the key to success, yet many Muslims (myself included) often fall short in giving it the time, attention, and devotion it deserves. It is the prayer, the five daily prayers (...)

03 - 02 - 2017
Hamza Iskander leaves behind a legacy of hope
Hamza Iskander was a fighter. Known by all for his infectious smile, he survived multiple heart surgeries as a child. As a college student, he was diagnosed with cancer and he decided to fight cancer with a smile. Through the tough and the easy, (...)

27 - 01 - 2017
Have we abandoned the Qur'an?
Looking at the sad reality of the world we are in today, I cannot help but think that if we were truly connected to the Holy Qur'an, understood its message, and followed its teachings, we would be in a much better situation. If reading the Qur'an (...)

20 - 01 - 2017
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