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Islamic QA for North America

May 26, 2017
by admin KyD
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Ramadan Mubarak!

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته

Due to credibility of reports of moonsighting locally here in Utah, in Florida, and Alabama, the Islamic Society of Greater Salt Lake has determined that Ramadan begins tonight, May 26, 2017.

Thus the first Taraweeh will be tonight, May, 26. Isha will be at 10:55 pm.

Fasting will begin tomorrow, May 27, 2017.

March 18, 2017
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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homeless issue is a serious issue

People of faith must always be sensitive to the needs of the less fortunate. As a society, we should not take moving the homeless as a type of musical chair. Rather, places that are found must be conducive enough to help in creating a support system as well as programs that help the less fortunate to get back on their feet, attain jobs while also eliminating poor habits. It is also essential to help the less fortunate become productive and contributing members of society. Continue Reading →

March 18, 2017
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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we must be cautious as to who we give out hear to

Humans, regardless of their wealth, health or social position have one fundamental desire: to love and be loved. There is so much more to just loving people and things.
Thus, although we realize that God is Independent, love for God is an essential element related to our spiritual development. To help with our development, this love of God requires us to follow His prophet (pbuh), no different from that which was expected of the Jews and Christians. For Muslims, loving God requires an individual to also follow Mohammad (pbuh), loving His daughters and His other family members while also loving and learning from the examples of all the prophets of God in a loving manner.
Being honest, caring, sincere, generous, firm on matters of integrity while trying to be the best human are aspects of showing our love to God and His messengers. It may be a challenge, however using creativity in fulfilling this challenge reaps awesome rewards. So, let’s love and love as God wants us to love. This can be also our amazing gift to humanity. Continue Reading →

March 8, 2017
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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harm of drinking is greater than its benifit (Quran)

Utah is attempting to drop the alcohol blood rate level from .08 to point .05 to award drinkers a stricter punishment. Those against this bill argue that this bill will not create much of an impact, better yet, they assume that saving even a few extra lives does not appear to warrant such a change in law. Those against this bill are also not backed by morality as much as they appear to be backed by greater financial outcomes for prison owners and other interest groups. As people of faith, we should be sensitive, especially when it comes to drinking and driving and in the representation of human life. Continue Reading →