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Building Good Character, Page 117

More than just anti-Zionists

The temptation to adopt the crude, and sometimes immoral methods of other apparently ‘successful’ groups is one that Muslims should be struggling to resist. For all their hatred of Zionism, some Muslims involved in lobby groups constantly measure their efforts against the ‘achievements’ of Zionists…

Dispelling anxiety

If you look deeply into worldly matters you will become melancholy and will end by reflecting upon the ephemeral nature of everything here below, and the fact that truth lies only in striving for the hereafter…

A Nation’s Strength

The Ummah is our nation. The Ummah is not defined by race, or geography or language, like other nations are. Our Ummah is a faith nation, defined by its adherence to belief in Alláh, and the prophethood of Muhammad sws…

The Successful Believers

The “Believers”, who have attained true success, both individuals and the Jama’ah, are those who have accepted the Message of Muhammad and have acknowledged him as their guide, and followed the way of life taught by him.

Recreation and Play

Some Muslims seem to believe that it is sign of good faith to be grumpy and gloomy. It is not easy for them to smile and be happy. They seem to have no sense of humour at all. They may believe that a good Muslim should always be serious and stern…

The Power of Words

Whatever we choose to do as a career, we can certainly do it better by mastering the skill of good communication. But we must understand the power of words, and we must harness that power, in order to serve our wider responsibilities, and to serve Alláh…

University

There is a lot to be proud of about being Muslim: historically, the activities of Muslim scientists and scholars formed the basis for the European Renaissance, a debt which many historians tend to overlook.