In the world we live in today, technology changes ever so quickly. When you buy a computer, smartphone, tablet, etc., it becomes obsolete within a few years. In order to future proof your technology and prevent it from quickly being obsolete, you need to invest in more expensive, beefier technology. #1 – You know exactly what is being put into your PC. When buying a mass produced computer from Dell, HP, Toshiba, and other computer manufacturers, they usually only tell you what processor you get, how much memory you… Read More »
Salat: Surat Al-Mu’minoon Ayah 2
“Those who offer their Salat in full submissiveness (khushu’)” [Quran 23:2] Khushu’ during prayer. This is an inner struggle which each one of us faces. Khushu’ is translated into submissiveness here, but it truly does not define khushu’ completely. Khushu’ can also be translated in humility or modesty. It is when we come to understand that during prayer we are standing before Allah, subhanahu wa ta’ala. Allah, the merciful, the compassionate, light of the heavens and earth. Our creator. Let us all think for a moment and remember a time… Read More »
The Marriage Industrial Complex
The belief that marriage is the ultimate first and last effort to fix a person, problem or life situation. by Inas Hyatt Marriage, that eight letter word which inspires everything from Islamic lectures, packed Halaqas and, yes, even moderately successful Youtube MSA videos. To be completely honest, I feel that all of us deep down want that special person to tell us how fly we are and love us. But at what point does this quest for love enter into a realm of dysfunction? Dysfunction: a consequence of a social practice or behavior pattern that undermines the stability of a social system. We all have types…. Read More »
