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Morgan Freeman says the Muslim azan is 'one of the most beautiful sounds'

Morgan Freeman says the Muslim azan is 'one of the most beautiful sounds'

December 03, 2016

"One of the most beautiful sounds in the world is the Muslim call to prayer," Freeman said as he sat down with an imam at a mosque. 

Freeman asked the imam what the origin of the azan is and how the muezzin (the one who calls the prayer) is chosen. "Meeting Muslims face to face, I've learned that Islam aims for people to live in peace," Freeman said in the episode. 

18 Suggestions for Concentration in Salat

18 Suggestions for Concentration in Salat

December 01, 2016

Prophet (S): "The one who takes Prayer lightly is not of me. No! By Allah (Swt)! Such a person will not reach the Pond of al-Kawthar". Imam Khomeini says "worship performed without an attentive heart is devoid of value. That which brings about attentiveness of the heart consists of two matters.The first of these lies in possessing unoccupied time and an unoccupied heart, and the second lies in making one’s heart understand the importance of worship.

 


Dont miss the little American girl's reaction when she hears the sound of azan for the first time (Video)

Dont miss the little American girl's reaction when she hears the sound of azan for the first time (Video)

November 11, 2016

It is said that Allah swt has placed a compass in every human that always points to Him. As we grow, worldly influences of parents, environment etc send us looking for happiness here and there. True inner peace and joy elude us until we set out in the direction of the Creator.  A little American girl in a mall in Abu Dhabi is in awe at hearing  the call to prayer. May she say "labaik" one day, inshaAllah. Do share your memories of Azan and spiritual experiences in the comments section
7 KEY FACTORS FOR SUCCESS IN LIFE'S JOURNEY (3 min)

7 KEY FACTORS FOR SUCCESS IN LIFE'S JOURNEY (3 min)

October 27, 2016 1 Comment

"O vicious world! Do not try to snare me.., I am beyond your temptations and pitfalls ... " (Nahjul Balagha, letter 45). Imam Ali a.s. also presents powerful ideas for success in life’s journey (letter 31). Let us build our lives on the solid foundation of a worldview taught by the Holy Quran and Ahlulbayt. Has the time not come to join hands and, together, join the journey to Paradise?