Muslim girl stoned to death for joining beauty contest
By now, news of Katya Koren being stoned to death for going against Shariah law are widespread. It has angered Muslims and non-Muslims alike. The Daily Mail reported that 3 Muslim youths were responsible for the murder. One of the three suspects, named as 16-year-old Bihal Gaziev, was quoted as telling police that Katya had […]
Hadith on the Benefits of Rajab
“Rajab is the month of Allah, Sha`bān is my month and Ramadān is the month of my Nation.” Az-Zamakhshari said: [Muharram’s] distinction among the sacred months is due to `Āshūra. The best of the months for the voluntary fast is Muharram, then Rajab then the rest of the sacred months and then Sha`bān. The Prophet […]
Fasting the Month of Rajab
Fasting the months of Rajab and Sha`ban as a nafila or supererogatory worship is recommended, with the intention of following the Sunna of the Prophet (s) by which the merit of this fast has clearly been established.`Abd al-Rahman al-Jazai’ri in his book al-Fiqh `ala al-madhahib al-arba` (Islamic law according to the Four Schools) in the […]
The Dangers of Praise
Positive reinforcement such as praise is an important tool that aids learning and growth of an individual. Whenever someone does a good deed or creates something extraordinary, praise naturally becomes due to acknowledge the individual. This positive reinforcement increases levels of motivation and drive in an individual to continue walking along the same productive track. […]
