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Quran: A Muslim’s guide to Positive Psychology and Flourishing

Sumayya Mehmood & Taufik Ali Valiante MD PhD FRCS

The Qur’an encourages us to repeatedly “reflect” on its contents – so please consider this as a guided reflection on the Qur’an within a positive psychology framework. At the end we hope that you see the Qur’an as the Muslim’s guide to flourishing.

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Positive Psychology Exercises and Islamic Practices (Appendix)

Sumayya Mehmood & Taufik Ali Valiante MD PhD FRCS

Here we go through the various exercises shown to contribute to greater well-being and draw on the parallels from the Qur’anic verses that speak to each one of the character traits found in various positive psychology principles.

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16 things you can do on the Night of Power in Ramadan

Abdul Malik Mujahid

The Prophet said: "Whoever prays during the night of Qadr with faith and hoping for its reward will have all of his previous sins forgiven." (Bukhari and Muslim). Here are some tips of things we can do on the Night of Power.

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A Thematic Introduction to the Surahs of the Qur’an

Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi

Want to get an idea about the key themes covered in a chapter of the Quran? Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi has summarized the central theme and sub-themes in each Surah of the Quran based on the structure of the Surah.

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Quran: Something to Rely on

Ammarah Usmani

There are guidelines defined for us. But how do we know about these guidelines? Open up that shiny-looking book perched high up on your bookshelf. Read it. Study it. Ask someone who is of knowledge to help you study it. Take a class.

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The continuing saga of tainted meat

Samana Siddiqui

Muslims should remember that the cost and convenience of supermarket meat usually does not outweigh the health and spiritual benefits of Zabiha meat.

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Halal and haram food in the Quran and Hadith

“And eat not of that whereon Allah's name hath not been mentioned, for lo! it is abomination. Lo! the devils do inspire their minions to dispute with you. But if ye obey them, ye will be in truth idolaters” (6:121).

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