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We exert all our efforts and more to achieve the visions we have for them, considering the importance of keeping up with modern curricula and various terms such as "positive education" and "flexible learning," … etc.&nbsp;&nbsp;All of this is commendable within the framework of building an educated personality, aiming to produce a generation of noble individuals, writers,...]]></description><category>Alukah in English - Homepage</category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:33:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Showing Off is a Form of Shirk</title><link>http://en.alukah.net/Shariah/0/8421/</link><author>Abdullah bin Sulaiman Al-Muhanna</author><description><![CDATA[Showing&nbsp;Off&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;Form&nbsp;of&nbsp;Shirk&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Showing Off (Riyaa): It occurs when a servant performs a virtuous deed with the intention of being seen by others, seeking their admiration. The term is derived from "Ruyah" (being seen), as those who engage in showing off their desire to be noticed by people.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This behavior is explicitly condemned, and it is considered one of the traits of the hypocrites. Allah warns about hypocrites in the Quran, stating:&nbsp;...]]></description><category>Alukah in English - Homepage</category><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 10:26:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The prophecy of the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him), Al-Ruwaibidah, will decide matters</title><link>http://en.alukah.net/Shariah/0/8417/</link><author>Hosam Kamal An-Najjar</author><description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;prophecy&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Prophet&nbsp;(Peace&nbsp;Be&nbsp;Upon&nbsp;Him),Al-Ruwaibidah, will decide matters&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Praise be to Allah, who revealed the Quran as His word, and adorned the speech of the Prophet (peace be upon him) of Truth with beautiful words, and taught the Companions so they might understand. Glory be to Him, and peace and blessings be upon him who was given the most comprehensive words and their eloquence. To proceed;&nbsp;...]]></description><category>Alukah in English - Homepage</category><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:34:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Love in Islam</title><link>http://en.alukah.net/Shariah/0/8416/</link><author>Abdullah bin Sulaiman Al-Muhanna</author><description><![CDATA[Love&nbsp;in&nbsp;Islam&nbsp; &nbsp;Love&nbsp;for&nbsp;Allah:&nbsp;It's a race where everyone competes, the goal toward which the contestant strives, and upon which the lovers selflessly dedicate themselves. It is the essence of the Islamic faith, around which the axis of its perfection revolves. The completeness of faith is attained through it, and its deficiency diminishes the oneness of a person's belief.&nbsp;&nbsp;We can find this spirit in the supplication of the Prophet, peace be upon him: "(O, Allah,...]]></description><category>Alukah in English - Homepage</category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 10:07:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Myth of Darwinian Evolution in the Words of Western Scientists</title><link>http://en.alukah.net/Thoughts_Knowledge/0/8414/</link><author>Hosam Kamal An-Najjar</author><description><![CDATA[Myth&nbsp;of&nbsp;Darwinian&nbsp;Evolution&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Words of Western Scientists&nbsp; &nbsp;In the 1930s and 1940s, Darwin's theory of evolution was integrated with Mendel's theory of genetics to form what is known as "the synthetic theory" or "modern Darwinism". In the 1990s, population biologist Francisco Ayala began to criticize the idea of humans descending solely from Adam and Eve.&nbsp;&nbsp;After conducting several studies, molecular and developmental biologist Dr....]]></description><category>Alukah in English - Homepage</category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:13:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Islamic Verdict on Sorcery</title><link>http://en.alukah.net/Shariah/0/8413/</link><author>Abdullah bin Sulaiman Al-Muhanna</author><description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;Islamic&nbsp;Verdict&nbsp;on&nbsp;Sorcery&nbsp; &nbsp;Sorcery is considered one of the acts that nullifies one’s Islamic faith, for a sorcerer can only engage in such practices by rejecting belief in Allah, the Most Exalted.&nbsp;Allah, the Almighty, states:&nbsp;وَمَا كَفَرَ سُلَيْمَانُ وَلَكِنَّ الشَّيَاطِينَ كَفَرُوا يُعَلِّمُونَ النَّاسَ السِّحْرَ  [البقرة: 102]&nbsp;[Never did Solomon disbelieve, rather the devils disbelieved. They taught magic to the people] 2:102.&nbsp;...]]></description><category>Alukah in English - Homepage</category><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jun 2024 10:33:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Prophecy of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) Like eaters wrapping around their dish</title><link>http://en.alukah.net/Shariah/0/8409/</link><author>Hosam Kamal An-Najjar</author><description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;Prophecy&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Prophet&nbsp;Muhammad&nbsp;(peace&nbsp;be&nbsp;upon him) Like eaters wrapping around their dish&nbsp; &nbsp;Over the span of decades, globalization hasn't unified anything; rather, it has given dual utility to both good and evil, often leading individuals to indulge in desires to an extent where they end up gravitating towards evil. Gradually, a familiarity developed between humans and evil, with a high degree of acceptance due to repetition and prevalence,...]]></description><category>Alukah in English - Homepage</category><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 09:37:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>To invoke other than Allah</title><link>http://en.alukah.net/Shariah/0/8408/</link><author>Abdullah bin Sulaiman Al-Muhanna</author><description><![CDATA[To&nbsp;invoke&nbsp;other&nbsp;than&nbsp;Allah&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supplication is among the greatest acts of worship, as the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Supplication is worship." &nbsp; &nbsp;Dua (supplication) can be categorized into two types:&nbsp;1- Worshipful Dua:&nbsp;This refers to any form of worship offered solely for Allah, such as prayer (Salah), sacrifice (Zabiha), vows and dedications (Nazr o Niyaz), fasting, and pilgrimage (Hajj). 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