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5 'pillars' of Islam
5 'pillars' of Islam: testifying the Oneness of God and prophethood of Muhammad, 5 daily prayers, charity, fasting Ramadan, & pilgrimage
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Essence of Islam
Essence of Islam, main teaching of all prophets, and the 1st article of Islamic belief: belief in the One God and worshipping Him alone
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'Shirk' is the biggest, and only unforgivable, sin in Islam
'Shirk' is the biggest, and only unforgivable, sin in Islam: to worship other objects or beings, or to associate them with God in worship
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Homosexuality… From an Islamic Stand
In fact, Islam considers homosexuality to be clearly sinful. As far as Islam is concerned, it is a profound mistake, specially that humans are not homosexuals by nature. People become homosexuals because of their environments.
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The Abrahamic faiths have viewed homosexuality as sinful
The three so called Abrahamic faiths Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have generally viewed homosexuality as sinful.
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It is not innate; you are not born that way
Greg Quinlan, president of Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays & Gays (PFOX), says, “I, as a former homosexual, along with tens of thousands of others who left homosexuality, [am] proof that it is not immutable; you can change." and "It is not innate; you are not born that way."
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The human spirit is able to overcome urges for homosexuality
Islam says unequivocally that even if one harbours an urge for homosexual contact the nobility of the human spirit is able to overcome such urges through dedication to pleasing God, and submitting willingly to His commands that are undoubtedly designed for our benefit.
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Homosexuality Is a Major Sin
There is a consensus among Islamic scholars that human beings are naturally heterosexual. Homosexuality is seen as a perverted deviation from the norm and all schools of thought and jurisprudence consider homosexual acts to be unlawful.
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The Value of Parents in Islam
"Worship Allah and associate nothing with Him, and to parents do good" (Surah An-Nisaa: 4:36).
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Father's Day
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:" The pleasure of Allah is in the pleasure of the parents" (At-Tirmidhi).
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Learn about the family in Islam
Relax and do something meaningful in your life that is not directly tied to children and family: read Quran, listen to a lecture, go to the library, go out for a walk or schedule lunch out with a friend without the kids
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Learn about the family in Islam
"Disrespectful" speech towards a spouse: let it be defined by your heart and your awareness of Allah in your marriage. Regardless of what your husband does or doesn't do - remember you stand alone on the Day of Judgment.
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Parents respect in Islam
"And your Lord has decreed that you worship not except Him, and to parents, good treatment" (Surah Al-Israa: 17:23).
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The importance of work in Islam
Messenger of Allah (pbuh) said: "Nobody has ever eaten a better meal than that which one has earned by working with one's own hands" (Al-Bukhari).
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Working is Worship
"O mankind, Indeed you are laboring toward your Lord with (great) exertion and will meet it" (Surah Al-Inshiqaaq:84:6).
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Islam and Environment Protection
"And of Water We have made every living thing? Would they then not believe?" (Surah Al-Anbbiya:21:30).
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Sports in Islam
Umar bin Al-khattab said: "Teach your children swimming, archery and horse riding".
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Health in Islam
Messenger of Allah (pbuh) said: "No man fills a container worse than his stomach. A few morsels that keep his back upright are sufficient for him. If he has to, then he should keep one-third for food, one-third for drink and one-third for his breathing." (At-Tirmidhi).
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Women's rights in Islam
Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: "Do treat your women well and be kind to them for they are your partners and committed helpers." (Last sermon).
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Family in Islam
"And of all things We created two mates [i.e, counterparts]; perhaps you will remember." (Surah Adh-Dhaariyat:51:49).