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An online institution of higher learning founded by @DrBilalPhilips offering degree, certificate, and diploma courses from a Muslim Brotherhood perspective.

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@mediaiou
International Open University (IOU)
6 years
Ya Allah save me from myself, make me Strong! #Muslims #Prayers #IOU #Life #Islam
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“If Allah didn’t want to accept your Dua, He would not have guided you to make it.” - Imam Ibn Al Qayyim (may Allah be pleased with him).
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Follow Sunnah way to prepare yourself for #Eid prayers, take bath, wear new clothes, eat odd number of dates and celebrate it with happiness. #IOU #Muslims #EidulFitr #EidMubarak #Prayers #Happiness #Islam
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The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The pleasure of the Lord is in the pleasure of the parents, and the displeasure of the Lord is in the displeasure of the parents.” Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 1899. #Muslims #IOU #Islam #Life
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Your mental health matters as much as your physical health does.
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International Open University (IOU)
6 years
Always be grateful and thankful to Allah for his blessings upon you. #Muslims #Islam #Life #IOU
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International Open University (IOU)
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The most dismal of homes are those where the Quran is not recited. Ibn Masud #Muslims #Recite #Quran #IOU
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International Open University (IOU)
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The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, “When you stand for your #prayer , then pray as if you are saying farewell. Do not say anything for which you must apologize, and abandon any desire to acquire what other people have.” Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 4169 #Muslims #IOU
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International Open University (IOU)
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"So when the Quran is Recited, listen to it and pay attention that you may receive Mercy" #Quran 7:204 #Muslims #Recite #Islam #Life #IOU
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Pray for Allah’s pleasure, indeed his pleasure will lead us to paradise. #Muslims #Islam #Life #IOU
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International Open University (IOU)
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“So high [above all] is Allah, the Sovereign, the Truth. And, [O Muhammad], do not hasten with [recitation of] the Qur'an before its revelation is completed to you, and say, ‘My Lord, increase me in knowledge.’ " Surah Taha 20:114 #Quran #Muslims #IOU
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International Open University (IOU)
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Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Allah, the Exalted, says: 'Honour is My Izar and Pride is My Cloak. Whoever vies with Me regarding one of them, shall be tormented."' [Muslim, Book 1, Hadith 618] #Muslims #IOU
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Always ask Allah to give you a tawakkal like that of the Prophet and the righteous. Indeed they were tested in the past but they kept holding on to Allah at all times. #Allah #Trust #Muslims #Faith
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“O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous.” ( #Quran 2:183) #Muslims #Ramadan #Islam #life
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If the earth needs the sun for its light, then the heart also craves the light which can be found in the Quran. #Muslims #Islam #Recite #Quran #Life #IOU
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International Open University (IOU)
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The more Allah loves someone, the more He tests them.
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We ask Allah to strengthen our Eeman (faith), and fill our hearts with His love.
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International Open University (IOU)
5 years
Be the best to your spouse. Follow the principle of kindness as shown to us by the Prophet (peace be upon him). #Muslims #Islam #IOU
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The only heart worthy of being called a heart is that which is adorned with the love of Allah and the light of the Qur’an
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6 years
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “The most beloved of places to Allah is the mosque, and the most detested of places to #Allah is the marketplace.” [Sahîh Muslim] #Islam #Muslims #IOU
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International Open University (IOU)
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Arabic is the official language of over 20 countries and spoken by 422 million in the Arab world. Learning it is as easy as a click of your mouse with IOU’s Intensive Arabic Program The IOU - For All People, From All Walks of Life, Across the Globe. #LearnArabic #IOU #Islamic
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@mediaiou
International Open University (IOU)
5 years
O you who have believed, repent to Allah with sincere repentance. Perhaps your Lord will remove from you your misdeeds and admit you into gardens beneath which rivers flow [on] the Day when Allah will not disgrace the Prophet and those who believed with him.
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International Open University (IOU)
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Oh Allah, make it a start full of peace & faith, safety & Islam.My lord & your lord is Allah [At-Tirmidhi] #Ramadan
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Allah made you unique & special. Identify what make you unique & use that in the way of Allah. #Muslims #Islam #IOU
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International Open University (IOU)
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“Take advantage of five matters before five other matters: your youth before you become old; your health, before you fall sick; your wealth, before you become poor; your free time before you become preoccupied, and your life, before your death.”
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International Open University (IOU)
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When your brother comes to you asking for help, show him mercy. You never know how easily you can enter his shoes. #Muslims #Islam #Life #IOU
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International Open University (IOU)
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This is amazing! Indonesian #Hajj pilgrims recite salawat upon the Prophet ﷺ as they wait in the airport queues. #Hajj2017 #Muslims
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@mediaiou
International Open University (IOU)
2 years
Because Allah loves us, He rewards us immensely for the little deeds we do. Imagine investing 5 minutes of your time reciting Surah Ikhlas 10 times only to have a mansion built for you in paradise!
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International Open University (IOU)
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Ask Allah to grant you barakah in whatever He gives you - wealth, relationships, time, everything!
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International Open University (IOU)
3 years
We came empty-handed and we will leave empty-handed. Why chase this world?
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International Open University (IOU)
2 years
This Ramadan, make it a point to raise your hands in Dua every single day with the belief that Allah will not return them empty.
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International Open University (IOU)
3 years
Evaluate your friends every once in a while. A true friend is a positive influence who brings you close to Allah.
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We need your help to continue our amazing work & provide free #education . Donate now inshaAllah and Get the Reward of - ✅ Helping Educate 400,000 students ✅ Supporting someone for a lifetime ✅ Help people memorise the #Quran #Donate just $100 now =>
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International Open University (IOU)
6 years
The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “How wonderful is the affair of the believer, for all of it is good, and that applies to no one except the believer.
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International Open University (IOU)
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No Dua goes unanswered by Allah. As long as you keep calling upon Him, He will keep answering your Du’as.
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International Open University (IOU)
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Oh Allah, make this month of Ramadan a turning point in our lives, where we turn toward you for this month and forever. #Muslims #Ramadan #life #Islam #IOU
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The best things in life are only attainable when you educate yourself first. #Muslims #Education #Life #Islam #IOU
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International Open University (IOU)
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Allah has made Qur'an easy for remembrance. #Allah says: "And We have certainly made the Qur'an easy for remembrance, so is there any who will remember?" (Noble Qur'an 54:17) #Muslims #faith #Islam
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International Open University (IOU)
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Do you lift people up? Or do you pull them down? It takes a great person to lift someone up with words of encouragement & to fortify the strength of their belief. #Muslims #Islam #IOU
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@mediaiou
International Open University (IOU)
4 years
Fajr requires you to give up your comfortable sleep for Allah. Zuhr and Asr require you to prioritize Allah over your work. Magrib and Esha require you to choose Allah over your tiredness. Each prayer is both a test and an opportunity to come closer to Allah.
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There is no power on Earth that can extinguish the light of the prayer when it is performed flawlessly and while in awe of your Creator. #Muslims #Prayers #Islam #IOU
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International Open University (IOU)
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We often imagine Allah punishing us for the wrongs we did in our lives. However, Allah tells us in the Qur’an that He is the Most Merciful. His mercy exceeds His anger and we, as Muslims, need to remember this.
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International Open University (IOU)
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“He knows what is in every heart.” The Quran 67:13
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International Open University (IOU)
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The ‘playing field’ is often slanted in this earthly abode and only Allah Almighty can level it. #Muslims #Islam #IOU
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Marry divorcees and widows. Don't treat them like outcasts in the community!
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Wasting time is worse than death because death separates you from this world whereas wasting time separates you from Allah. #Muslims #Islam #IOU
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Reflect on the Quran, and follow the Sunnah of Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him). These are your guides to everything in life, and will help you attain your place in the eternal abode of Jannah.
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Recitation of the Qurán is important. But what is more important is that we understand it and live our lives according to it.
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International Open University (IOU)
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Always choose the truth over falsehood even if it means you find yourself walking alone. #Muslims #IOU
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The Quran is not just another book to be read. It is the command of Allah. Act upon it.
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International Open University (IOU)
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How Merciful is our Creator. We don’t even have to leave our homes to seek knowledge. Vast volumes of #knowledge , about any topic you can imagine, are right at our fingertips, online. #Muslims #Islam #Life #IOU
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International Open University (IOU)
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Your beauty or wealth does not matter to Allah, your deeds and intentions do!
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International Open University (IOU)
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It was narrated from Abu Hurayrah that the Messenger of Allah ( peace & blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “ The dua of any one of you will be answered so long as he is not hasty in seeking a responsedoes & not say, “I prayed but I have not had a response” (Bukhari, #Muslim )
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International Open University (IOU)
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This Ramadan, let’s all increase our Dua (prayers) and ask Allah to heal the world and lift this devastating pandemic.
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International Open University (IOU)
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If you are obedient to Allah but still find yourself surrounded by trials, know that Allah loves you very much.
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If you are thankful in the good times, being patient in the bad times becomes easier because we can think back on the good times and remember Allah’s blessings. You can reflect and say, “I may not be able to see it now, but Allah promised me ease, and Allah’s promise is true.”
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Let’s take a moment to make Dua that Allah lifts the pandemic from this world and heal everyone ailing from it.
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Knowledge is power. If you are knowledgeable, you can change the world.
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International Open University (IOU)
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Every morning that you are blessed to open your eyes, should be a day when you ask yourself this, “How can I best serve my Creator today?” #Muslims #Islam #IOU
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A woman used to throw trash at him when he passed by her house. He went to visit her when she got ill. This is #WhoIsMuhammad
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Allah and the angels alone know the number of accidents and incidents you are protected from everyday through their divine intervention. Say alhamdulillaah (all praise and thanks are due to Allah) for His protection. #Muslims
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International Open University (IOU)
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The Coronavirus has left the entire human population in fear. Imagine the Day of Judgement then, when the Lord of the heavens and the earth will hold us accountable for every second spent in this world!
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Fajr is an amazing prayer,it helps us to start the day with the remembrance of Allah. Don't miss this blessing #Pray
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The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “Give charity without delay, for it stands in the way of calamity.” - Al-Tirmidhi
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If Allah plants a hardship in your path, He will make a way out of it too!
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Allah will not take away something without replacing it with better and beautiful things. Trust him.
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Be kind to yourself Be kind to your neighbor Be kind to your enemy Be kind to strangers
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Istigfar (seeking forgiveness for your sins) opens doors to a better life. Overthinking does not.
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There is a lot to be learned from our elders. Are you willing to stop and listen? #Muslims #Islam #IOU
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Allah loves all acts of selflessness. He loves it when you benefit and serve others.
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The beauty of Tahajjud lies in the fact that while the world finds peace in sleep, you find it in the remembrance of Allah.
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In this life, you’ll come across people who will not reciprocate your kindness. Be kind, nonetheless. Your reward lies with Allah.
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International Open University (IOU)
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Honour your mother for all the days of your life. #Mother #islam #Allah #Quran #IOU
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If the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to ask for Allah’s forgiveness one hundread times a day, how much more should we ask Allah? We need to practice this daily. #Muslims #Islam #Life #IOU
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Leave some water on your balcony for the birds. Feed a stray animal. Be kind to everything that lives.
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“There lies within the body a piece of flesh. If it is sound, the whole body is sound; and if it is corrupted, the whole body is corrupted. Verily this piece is the heart." (Bukhari). Take care of your physical core; your heart.
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When we stick to what is permissible Allah blesses us with contentment with all matters in this life. #Muslims #Life #IOU
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Whenever you feel down, seek solace in the Quran. It will never disappoint. The Quran is the Word of Allah, and it is a guide for all mankind. It is the Book with all the answers for those who seek it. All those who believe will benefit from it, while the deniers will suffer.
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The Quran is not a book with stories copied from the Bible, nor was it created by man. It is the Final Revelation, for all of mankind, from God Almighty. #Muslims #Quran #Recite #IOU
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Guidance is from #Allah . No matter how intelligent you are, without Allah's guidance you will never succeed. #Muslims #Iife
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Just when your mind says, "I don't know how much more I can take!” your heart reminds you that your Lord will never give you more than you can bear. Remember, Al Wadud (The Most Loving) loves you more than you can ever know. #Muslims #Islam #Life #IOU
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Choose to be gentle. Choose to be kind. Choose to be compassionate and understanding. Choose to emulate the manners of our Prophet (peace be upon him).
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The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “There is no Muslim who supplicates to Allah without sin or cutting family ties in it, but that Allah will give him one of three answers: he will hasten fulfillment of his supplication, he will store it for him in
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“Allah knows what’s best for you, and He also knows when it’s best for you to have it.” Dr. Bilal Philips
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International Open University (IOU)
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Prophet Yusuf (peace be upon him) was one of the most handsome men of his time, yet he displayed modesty by covering himself so that others would not admire him. #Muslims #Islam #IOU
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Allah tests us for many reasons - one of them is to get closer to Him. Be grateful for the tests as much as you are grateful for the periods of ease in your life.
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The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "(Allah said), 'Every good deed of Adam's son is for him except fasting; it is for Me. and I shall reward (the fasting person) for it.' #Faith #Blessings #Muslims #life #IOU
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The beauty of praying for others is so immense that the angels make the same prayer for you!
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There are thousands of people across the world who cannot perform Hajj or Umrah because of their financial or health conditions. If you are among them, don’t lose heart. You can still be close to Allah. Raise your hands to Him, cry before Him, and confide in Him.
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Islam completely ruled out the concept of racism when it said that nobody is superior to others, except in piety and good deeds.
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When Allah completed the creation, He wrote in his book with him upon the throne: “Verily, my mercy prevails over my wrath.” (Sahih Bukhari 3022
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“After hardship there will be ease. This is Allah’s promise. So never lose hope in times of hardships and calamities.” - Bilal Philips
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International Open University (IOU)
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How do you learn to appreciate Allah? Think of all the times you’ve sinned, and instead of His judgment and punishment, you received His forgiveness, mercy, patience and love. Be grateful and have faith. #Islam #Muslims #Ramadan #Faith #Quran #IOU
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“One who repents from sin is like one without sin.” [Ibn Maaja (4250)]
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