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Objectives/Maqasid of Ramadan

  Ramadan’s objectives according to the Quran including taqwa (consciousness of Allah), tayseer (facilitation), dhikr (remembrance), shukr (thankfulness), huda (guidance), and a discussion on how the Quran helps us to achieve them. Toronto Mosque, 22 May 2016
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Objectives/Maqasid of Ramadan

  Ramadan’s objectives according to the Quran including taqwa (consciousness of Allah), tayseer (facilitation), dhikr (remembrance), shukr (thankfulness), huda (guidance), and a discussion on how the Quran helps us to achieve them. Toronto Mosque, 22 May 2016
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Ibn Atta’ on Keeping Priorities Straight

In his well-known book, Al-Hikam (Words of Wisdom), sheikh Ahmad Ibn `Ataa’illah As-Sakandari says: A sign of following one’s whims is to be active with optional good deeds while being lazy with required obligations. The next step in our journey to Allah requires sound knowledge and deep understanding. The Prophet (Allah’s peace…
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Sufism Vs. Wahhabism

Sufism and Wahhabism are very general words that people use to mean a variety of things, good and evil, from the Islamic point of view. So, I will try to clarify all the different views about them regardless of the names and labels.   Sufism: A Quest for Spirituality Originally,…
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Women Area in Mosque

In this part, Dr. Jasser Auda concludes the series with discussion of where children should line within a mosque and whether women are solely responsible for them during prayer. Also, whether mosque’s gates should be open for both men and women or dedicated for each gender is also elaborated on…
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