Archive for September 2007

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Five things you must do to attain Jannat-ul Firdaws

This post is inspired by the first eleven ayaath of Surah Muminoon. Prophet Muhammad said
“In Paradise there are one hundred levels which Allaah has prepared for those who strive in jihad for the sake of Allaah, and the distance between each two levels is like the distance between the heaven and the earth. When [...]

Five things you should never argue about

One of the banes of our times is when laymen argue about serious matters without knowledge. This has become so common that people are no longer appalled by it. However, the seriousness of the matter remains. Speaking about Allah and his Messenger and this deen without knowledge is a serious and major sin. Remember [...]

Forwarding Islamic emails: Five questions to ask yourself

I think it is impossible to be on the web and miss receiving ‘Islamic’ emails. These emails can range from, ‘Very beneficial’ to ‘Someone has a lot of free time.’ Unfortunately, most Muslims wont spare an additional brain cell before forwarding these alleged Islamic emails. By now you can probably tell I am really annoyed. [...]

Four additional Job Hunting tips

On the heels of my previous post on Job Hunting, I’ve thought of adding a few additional points that should be helpful when looking for a job. Here they are in no particular order.
1. Build your resume: Nothing beats a good resume. Think of your resume as your newspaper ad. This is your first [...]