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Editors, Page 81

Allah is the best of planners

By Dr Hossam Roushdi.
“Don’t despair and don’t lose hope if your plans don’t work out. Allah has a plan for you and for all of us. See how your plans may fit into Allah’s plan

The best protection

By Khalil Moya
“Sales of guns and body armour are booming. People are afraid, and they all want protection. Believers know that Allah is the best of protectors, and the best of guides…”

What have Muslims ever done for America?

The Muslims who shaped America – from brain surgeons to rappers
Donald Trump wants Muslims banned from entering the US – but without them the country would be a much poorer place…

Help the refugees, not their enemies

By Arshad Gamiet
“Each night before we go to bed, we should ask ourselves: “Today, what have I done to lighten the burdens from the sum total of human misery? What have I done today, to add to the sum total of human happiness?”

Growing up Muslim: an individual story, a universal tale

By Zarqa Nawaz
“The community no longer sees me as someone who is mocking the faith, but as someone who genuinely loves Islam but wants a critical dialogue about some of the cultural practices that have seeped in over the centuries…”

Dealing with depression

By Dr Husni Hammuda
“Islam forbids us from taking any life unlawfully. All life is sacred. That’s why we cannot choose to end our own life by suicide…”

Hope for sinners

By Khalil Moya
“That sin should be like a hot potato: As soon as you’ve committed a sin, repent sincerely, make Taubah… Allah can turn your sins into good deeds. Allah forgives all sins except the sin of associating partners with Him…”