Rosa Parks was a woman of quiet strength and dignity who displayed incredible courage in the bastion of racial hatred in segregated America in the 1950s---Montgomery, Alabama---to spark a movement for change that liberated both the oppressed and the oppressors.
The Night of Power is a time of heightened reflection, connection to God and supplication or Duas for Laylatul Qadr. Here is a list of 15 sample Duas you can use in the next week during Laylatul Qadr:
We have included some Dua(s) for forgiveness. The Prophet Muhammad said, the one who repents for a sin is like the one who has not committed a sin (al-Bayhaqi and Ibn Majah). Peace and blessings be upon him. You can use the suggested duas at the bottom of this article.
Less than a year ago, it was the Tsunami. Last month it was Katrina & Rits. And now we have this earthquake in Kashmir. More than forty thousand people have perished and at least three million are homeless.
The focus on the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina must remain on its survivors as well as the ongoing marathon of hurricanes, which have doubled in 35 years. However, we cannot but wonder why Muslims have not given enough attention to bring in the limelight the tremendous outpouring of sympathy and financial resources for Katrina's victims.
We often complain when others engage in less than stellar behavior at Muslim confereces and conventions. However, we find it difficult to deal with so most of the time, we completely ignore it. This short guide offers ways we can effectively nip misbehavior in the bud respectfully but firmly.