Monthly Archives: January 2012

The Most Important Characteristic of Success: Adaptability

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Raghad

-By: Raghad Ebied (Summarized and translated from Mustafa Hosny’s Lecture on IQRA TV) When I first thought about the question posed in a program I watched today about the most important characteristic of success – a lot of things came … Continue reading →

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The Secret Power of Introverts

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Raghad

I came across this article and thought it was absolutely interesting.  I am personally not an introvert so I will leave it to you to guess what I am:) I wanted to post this though as a source of encouragement … Continue reading →

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Allah is Gentle and loves gentleness..

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Raghad

Brotherhood, Sisterhood, We’re taught from day one until Soon thereafter I start to wonder if we really fit the bill Love for your brother what you love for yourself We repeat it many times but again I wonder when When … Continue reading →

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Praying for Peace in Times of Trouble

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Raghad

  Some say religion is the root of all the conflict in the world But if we were to take a moment to pause and ponder We may realize that it can in fact be the reason for peace in … Continue reading →

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Balancing Faith and Work

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Raghad

  Your alarm rings at 6:15am.  You have to pray, prepare breakfast and lunch, get dressed and head out quickly so you’ll arrive at work and start jumping from one meeting to the next, making phone calls, replying to emails, … Continue reading →

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Inspiring our Children to Dream BIG

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Raghad

When was the last time we told our children they can accomplish anything they want in the world, no matter how big it seems or how impossible it may be?   Do you think that a six year old could … Continue reading →

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Reviving our Relationships

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Raghad

When you think of it, our lives are a series of relationships. From the moment we are born, there is an instant relationship with our mothers and it is indeed one of the most beautiful relationships.  In Islam, the relationship … Continue reading →

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I am not a feminist but…

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Raghad

I am not a feminist, but I am an advocate for justice and equity for all members of society: women, men, children, people of all races and faiths, the poor and the oppressed.   In my understanding, feminists today are still … Continue reading →

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I Shall Not Hate: A Story of Strength, Mercy, and Hope

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Raghad

Rare are the times when you are so profoundly affected by the story and power of a single human being.  A human being that although having experienced tremendous tragedy and sadness, rises from the tragedy to spread a message to … Continue reading →

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Finding Love and Mercy

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Raghad

Many people will spend months and sometimes even years preparing for a wedding that will last a few hours, not to mention the tens of thousands of dollars invested as well.  But how many people actually prepare for marriage itself, which could … Continue reading →

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