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Comment on Ten Poems: Li Bo’s “River-Merchant’s Wife” by JULY

JULY — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:14:25 +0000

can anybody tell me on which book can find this translated work?

Comment on We are networks of copycats by anonymous

anonymous — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 10:15:31 +0000

mashaAllah, very concise yet beautiful.

Comment on retread| Exploit Women and Win a Nobel! by Salman

Salman — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:57:54 +0000

gut-wrenching

Comment on Open letter to the new Muslim graduates by usm

usm — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:06:43 +0000

I graduated last year, and wish that somebody had written this to me then. This is truly beautiful, very poignant. I pray that Allah swt allows us to use all our talents and skills in His service. JZK

Comment on Centrality by Australian Muslim

Australian Muslim — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 07:31:57 +0000

Simple but true

Comment on Self Imposed Struggle is not a Virtue by MOZAFFAR

MOZAFFAR — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 23:34:35 +0000

Salams,

Jazakumullah for the nice words. I hope the piece is of benefit. I held off on giving examples because they will be misread as fatwas.

Comment on Self Imposed Struggle is not a Virtue by Rania Abuisnaineh

Rania Abuisnaineh — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:51:54 +0000

One more thing! Ustadh Abu Eesa Niamatullah posted this exact article on his blog (but he referenced your site: http://www.alternativeentertainment.wordpress.com) and many commentors asked for examples of when “self-imposed struggle does not equal virtue”–perhaps you can elaborate on your point with a few illustrated examples?

Jazaakum Allah, and May Allah swt reward you to the fullest :-)

Comment on Self Imposed Struggle is not a Virtue by Rania Abuisnaineh

Rania Abuisnaineh — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:48:48 +0000

Assalamu Alaykum,

Masha’Allah, this is BEAUTIFUL and wonderfully composed!!!

I believe this article pertains to those who impose “struggle” and “difficulty” upon themselves (they make Islam difficult/extreme) as they are deceived into believing that struggle = piety. Couldn’t have said it better :-)

Allah (swt) has made Islam as a mercy to mankind–A relief, as you stated, against the tests and tribulations of everyday living. “Khayr-ul ‘Umoori ‘Au-satuhaa”–the best of matters come in moderation (correct translation?) so there should be no reason to make things extreme. SubhanAllah, Walhamdulillah ‘alal-Islam.

Salam,
Rania Abuisnaineh

Comment on Avail yourself of the concessions in your humanity by Rachid Alhiane

Rachid Alhiane — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 07:18:07 +0000

Jazak allah kair

Comment on Self Imposed Struggle is not a Virtue by Self Imposed Struggle is not a Virtue « AE

Self Imposed Struggle is not a Virtue « AE — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 12:35:38 +0000

[...] Self Imposed Struggle is not a Virtue Posted by Abu Eesa under Life Leave a Comment We have a trend in our community to equate struggle with piety. The idea is that if we have two paths to reach a destination, the more “pious” is the more [...]