Tag Archives: choice

God Guides Whom He Wills

At least 17 times a day, we have been commanded to call upon our Beloved Guide: “Guide us to the straight path; the path of those whom you have favored, not the path of those who have earned your displeasure … Continue reading

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Resisting The Urge To Compromise

The word Hikmah (wisdom) has been misinterpreted for too long. It means to approach people in the best way possible, to act in the most appropriate way taking the particular situation into account. It has never meant to give a … Continue reading

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Are we “born to be free”?

 “Freewill is the most difficult of God’s gifts to understand or appreciate. The person who gives up selfish freedom and agrees to be God’s servant will always be truly free. By Ruqaiyyah Waris Maqsood. Freedom is one of the most … Continue reading

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