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Prophets of Allah, Page 11

Death of Muhammad Ali

By Arshad Gamiet
“As Ali was leaving the hospital, he found some very poor people waiting in the corridor. Ali pulled out his wallet and gave each one a $100 bill. In the 1960s, that was a lot of money. Ali thought nothing of it. He just gave the money and without waiting for thanks, he walked away. He never ignored the poor, the sick and the destitute. Ali must have known that he would find Allah there with them, just as the Hadith says…”

Lessons from Prophet Jonah (Yunus) a.s.

By Dr Husni Hammuda
“From the depths of darkness inside the stomach of the whale comes this powerful prayer of Prophet Jonah (Yunus): “O Allah, no one deserves to be worshipped except you. Please forgive me, for I have been amongst the wrongdoers (La ilaha Illaa anta subhanaka innie kuntu minath-thallimeen….”

Birth Anniversary of Prophet Muhammad

“We are celebrating these days a precious occasion that is dear to every Muslim’s heart. It is the birth anniversary of our guide and the beacon of light for mankind, our Master and Prophet Muhammad pbuh…. “

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…”

Don’t risk losing your faith (imaan)

By Dr Hossam Roushdi
“Beware of taking your faith for granted. Small steps in the wrong direction can lead to bigger transgressions… be alert to any temptations that will lead you astray…”

Listen to both sides, and judge with justice

By Omar Galal
“Beware of making hasty judgements of others; Allah is the best of judges. Put your emotions and prejudices away. Listen carefully to both sides. Things aren’t always what they seem. The truth can be hidden somewhere you least expect to find it….”

Speculating about the End of Days

By Dr Husni Hammuda
“Trying to figure out just precisely when the world will end is a complete waste of time. When the angel Gabriel asked prophet Muhammad this question: When is the Hour? He answered: “The one questioned knows no more than the questioner.”

“Life isn’t fair!”

By Dr Hossam Roushdi
“When things are going well, we say “life is good!.” When things take a downward turn, we complain that “life isn’t fair.” Our idea of fairness and unfairness is often very subjective. We often lose sight of the wider picture…”