tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13705217Fri, 22 May 2026 21:00:30 +0000BasketballCompanions of the ProphetHakeem OlajuwonHall of FameIslamJulaybibMuslimsProphet MuhammedSahabahcookinglegendmonumentturkeyvideo<b>Peace, Mercy and Blessing of Almighty Allah be Upon You!<br> <br>You can read few of Amatullah Abdullah's writing here. Anouncements, interesting videos, etc are also posted here</b>http://writerinislam.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Blogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13705217.post-114555498417220089Thu, 10 Oct 2013 14:31:00 +00002016-12-07T00:11:08.548-06:00 As salaamu alaikum, I got the following from a reader : Dear Amatullah Abdulla First of all let me introduce myself—Iam Shagufta –currently working .Iam 23years of age. As you see iam at the age of getting married –like any other parents—my parents are also worried about my wedding. I have been the victim of this dowry and know exactly how horrible it feels when somebody judges you in termshttp://writerinislam.blogspot.com/2013/10/a-readers-request.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13705217.post-8117713494612036910Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:05:00 +00002009-04-23T16:28:58.635-05:00Companions of the ProphetIslamJulaybibMuslimsProphet MuhammedSahabah Amatullah AbdullahThere are many outstanding Companions of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) who come to mind throughout Islamic history. Some are huge in stature, and others are humble, yet highly respectable or brilliant in some way. Julaybib was a beloved companion of Prophet Muhammad however, not a likely figure to make it in the ranks of celebrated heroes of Islam.His life and deeds http://writerinislam.blogspot.com/2009/04/julaybib-prophets-companion-hope-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13705217.post-5085251737740353064Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:27:00 +00002008-12-10T19:50:47.227-06:00BasketballHakeem OlajuwonHall of Famelegendmonument By Amatullah Abdullah, Iqra Newspaper The Houston Rockets unveiled a monument to honor the outstanding achievements of Hakeem “The Dream” Olajuwon, on April 11, 2008. The ceremony took place outside of the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Olajuwon retired after 18 successful years in basketball. He was selected as one of seven basketball http://writerinislam.blogspot.com/2008/06/houston-rockets-unveiled-monument-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13705217.post-2548759192820109774Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:44:00 +00002008-04-20T05:50:37.574-05:00cookingturkeyvideoAssalaamualaikum,My friend Karema, who is an American wanted to cook a traditional American dish - Turkey. I have never cooked a turkey before and I was all excited. She instructed me how to prepare the turkey and guided me step by step. It was fun and a new experience for me. I couldn't wait to call my parents in India and let them know I cooked a whole turkey!. We had video taped the whole http://writerinislam.blogspot.com/2008/04/how-to-make-turkey.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13705217.post-436149988875085530Wed, 09 May 2007 08:58:00 +00002008-12-10T19:50:47.871-06:00 A woman fully attains womanhood when she becomes a mother. Mother is a beautiful word, incomparable beyond means! Regardless of the language used to say it, the beauty of the word ‘Mother’ never dies. In Islam the status of women is unambiguously unique and bears no comparison to any other depiction with regard to women, particularly mothers, in any faith known to mankind.A mother's love for herhttp://writerinislam.blogspot.com/2007/05/mother-soul-to-be-cherished.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13705217.post-115586589409327827Fri, 18 Aug 2006 01:44:00 +00002025-10-24T10:51:27.976-05:00 I have always felt a sense of fondness for my teenaged niece Fathima**. She is 15 now, but I remember the day she was born because it was her birth that first made me an aunty! Al-hamdu lillah, many more nieces and nephews have followed, but Fathima remains special to me. I was just 11 when she was born, so the age gap isn't that huge. When Fathima was just three months old, her mother (my http://writerinislam.blogspot.com/2006/08/discovering-hijab.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13705217.post-113796814326862283Sun, 22 Jan 2006 22:12:00 +00002006-01-30T12:45:22.063-06:00As Salaamu Alaikum,There was a Live Dialog on "Being a Woman: Towards Self Understanding & Self Knowledge "on Islam Online.net (IOL). Here is the link :Being a Woman: Towards Self Understanding&amp;Self Knowledgehttp://writerinislam.blogspot.com/2006/01/being-woman-towards-self-understanding.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13705217.post-113745134468252657Mon, 16 Jan 2006 22:34:00 +00002025-10-07T12:13:37.859-05:00 Tears streamed down the face of my friend who sat with her face buried in her hands on the day of her marriage. I looked at her as she sobbed, unsure of what to do, and finally asked her, "Why are you crying?" “I'm just nervous," she replied, but I knew that she was holding something back. Out of respect for her privacy, I reserved any additional questions I might have had about her situation.http://writerinislam.blogspot.com/2006/01/my-love-for-allah-awakened.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13705217.post-113707891878577104Thu, 12 Jan 2006 15:08:00 +00002006-02-08T09:49:04.403-06:00Faith (religion) has such a control that it keeps the whole humanity away from bended characteristics and mean deeds. It helps us to attain distinguishing morals. When we look into the Qur’an we always find whenever Allah called his servants towards virtue or wanted them to hate evil, He stated that it is an essential prerequisite of the faith in their hearts.O you who believe! Be afraid of Allâhhttp://writerinislam.blogspot.com/2006/01/ihsan-natural-flower-with-sweet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13705217.post-113474229798941505Fri, 16 Dec 2005 14:01:00 +00002006-08-10T19:50:49.193-05:00Our religion (Islam) has three significant aspects: Islam, Iman and Ihsan. To attain Iman one needs to accept Islam whole-heartedly. And when we beautify or perfect our Iman, we achieve Ihsan. When Allah talks about the believers in the Qur’an, He says,“And that Allah is with the believers.” (Al Qur’an -8: 19)But whenever Allah speaks about Ihsan, He says He loves those who achieve Ihsan.And http://writerinislam.blogspot.com/2005/12/ihsan-natural-flower-with-sweet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13705217.post-113325522570856799Tue, 29 Nov 2005 08:42:00 +00002006-04-01T02:38:41.616-06:00`Uthman ibn `Affan: The Man With Two Lights(Part Two) November 29, 2005In the sixth year after the emigration to Madinah, the Prophet decided to perform the `Umrah, so he set out with 1,400 Muslims in pilgrim’s dress, heading towards Makkah, but the Quraish did not allow them to enter the city. The Muslims halted at a place called Hudaibiyah. From there, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon http://writerinislam.blogspot.com/2005/11/uthman-ibn-affan-man-with-two-lights.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13705217.post-113269295213164588Thu, 24 Nov 2005 20:45:00 +00002005-12-02T10:55:05.896-06:00Uthman ibn `Affan: The Man With Two Lights(Part 1) ‘A’ishah reported: The Prophet was lying down in his house with his thighs or his calves exposed. Abu Bakr asked permission to enter and was permitted while the Prophet was in that position and he came in and spoke with him. Then `Umar asked permission to enter. He was granted permission and came in and spoke with him while in that position. Thenhttp://writerinislam.blogspot.com/2005/11/uthman-ibn-affanthe-man-with-two.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13705217.post-112992363824529830Sat, 12 Nov 2005 19:39:00 +00002007-12-11T13:03:29.509-06:00Reverts to Islam: Lonely in a Crowd-Amatullah AbdullahWhen we hear that someone has entered Islam, we often ask .How did you accept Islam? . We also say Al hamdulilah (All praises are due to Allah alone) when someone says they have reverted to Islam, Right? These remarks show that we are heartened to see someone accepting the Truth!Life is not easy for any believer. Life is a test!, a Jihad (http://writerinislam.blogspot.com/2005/11/reverts-to-islam-lonely-in-crowd.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13705217.post-113044743653831600Thu, 27 Oct 2005 21:04:00 +00002006-05-08T10:23:18.930-05:00MANY VOICES ,ONE FAITH!Muslim Women Writers Reveal Their Thoughts on Daily Life, Politics, War, and Religion in the New Anthology Many Voices, One FaithSan Francisco, CA, July 16, 2005—With reflections on the challenges of practicing Islam in a world that is often hostile to its adherents and what it means to be a Muslim, Many Voices, One Faith is an anthology of poetry, short fiction, http://writerinislam.blogspot.com/2005/10/many-voices-one-faith.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13705217.post-112774197415870796Mon, 26 Sep 2005 13:35:00 +00002005-11-14T12:41:24.143-06:00As Salaamu AlaikumThe follwoing is a diary entry of 14 yr MuslimahMy Best FriendBy Amatullah AbdullahDear Diary ,When I hear anyone telling me about their best friend, I would feel "Oh I wish I had a friend like that!"The fact is I had many friends. They were countless. Whomever I meet ,I called them my friend but I never had any best friend in my life. I saw my mother, my sisters, my brothers, http://writerinislam.blogspot.com/2005/09/my-best-friend.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13705217.post-112429901212705426Sat, 17 Sep 2005 17:08:00 +00002006-09-19T14:41:56.093-05:00Alhamdulilah! one of my article entitled: The Prophet's Compassion for Children is published on Islam online.net (IOL) Here is the link : The Prophet’s Compassion for ChildrenThe Prophet’s Compassion for Children By Amatullah AbdullahChildren are a great blessing from Allah. With their tender hearts, children can be molded into righteous people only with a positive and tender approach. Islam http://writerinislam.blogspot.com/2005/09/prophets-compassion-for-children.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13705217.post-112685011834171758Fri, 16 Sep 2005 05:48:00 +00002005-11-29T23:20:13.056-06:00Marriage: It’s your choice!By Amatullah AbdullahSaleema was sitting on the bed in her bedroom, staring at the beautiful red sari which had rich jardosi embroidery on the borders."Saleema baaji … Saleema baaji!" Sabeera sounded excited as she entered Saleema’s room."Baaji , guess what?!…." The excitement in her tone increased"Papa has agreed to take me to perform Hajj after your wedding…"Saleema http://writerinislam.blogspot.com/2005/09/marriage-its-your-choice.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13705217.post-112810392568090030Mon, 12 Sep 2005 17:45:00 +00002005-12-03T06:00:46.130-06:00As a writer I wanted to explore different areas of writing. This is my first fiction piece.I Discovered A Friend!Aisha was lying in bed 207 in the main block of Sumathi hospital, used by the less privileged in society. The shoddy furnishings that made up the ward exposed the quality of the Hospital. Dark deep cuts ran across Aisha’s pretty face. Salma and Shrin, about 16 stood at her bedside. http://writerinislam.blogspot.com/2005/09/i-discovered-friend.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13705217.post-112255477049718284Thu, 28 Jul 2005 12:19:00 +00002009-06-19T10:01:11.624-05:00DOWRY IN ISLAM?!A woman holds a very high status in Islamic faith. She is honoured and respected at all times, but many startling transgressions have crept into Islamic practice. These transgressions have been caused by cultural influence that has no basis in Islamic scripture.Muslims living in the Indian subcontinent have slowly incorporated the act of dowry into their lives. Dowry originated inhttp://writerinislam.blogspot.com/2005/07/dowry-in-islam.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13705217.post-112110455368477394Mon, 11 Jul 2005 17:49:00 +00002005-08-04T11:27:31.156-05:00Eating: An Act of WorshipBy Amatullah Abdullah July 6, 2005What strikes your mind when some one mentions worship? Most people would answer: a ritualistic act performed in a prescribed place in a set manner, or something along those lines.In Islam, every act done in day-to-day life is considered as worship if done in accordance to the ways prescribed by God (Allah). Islam says a Muslim will be http://writerinislam.blogspot.com/2005/07/eating-act-of-worship.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13705217.post-112110413537106189Mon, 11 Jul 2005 17:44:00 +00002022-09-08T09:07:18.427-05:00 Al Khul': A Mercy from Allah...Yes you can! …Then if you fear that they would not be able to keep the limits ordained by Allâh, then there is no sin on either of them if she gives back (the Mahr or a part of it) for her Al Khul ( divorce). The Noble Qur'an - 2:229 Part –3 Note: This is the final installment of a three part series on Kuhl The Qur’an and Sunnah are guides to the whole of http://writerinislam.blogspot.com/2005/07/al-khul-womans-choice-3.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13705217.post-112110386809169210Mon, 11 Jul 2005 17:39:00 +00002022-09-08T09:07:15.625-05:00Al Khul': A Mercy from Allah...Yes you can!…Then if you fear that they would not be able to keep the limits ordained by Allâh, then there is no sin on either of them if she gives back (the Mahr or a part of it) for her Al Khul ( divorce). Qur'an - 2:229Part -2Note: This is the second in a three part series on KuhlSome issues, which I have witnessed and faced, is that when a Muslim woman seeks a http://writerinislam.blogspot.com/2005/07/al-khul-mercy-from-allahyes-you-can-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13705217.post-112059306084864998Tue, 05 Jul 2005 22:56:00 +00002022-09-08T09:07:11.969-05:00 …Then if you fear that they would not be able to keep the limits ordained by Allâh, then there is no sin on either of them if she gives back (the Mahr or a part of it) for her Al Khul ( divorce). The Noble Qur'an - 2:229 Part –1 For a long-time I’ve wanted to write about the issue of Khul (divorce), but I kept procrastinating until I got the following letter from a friend, which provoked mehttp://writerinislam.blogspot.com/2005/07/al-khul-womans-choice.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13705217.post-111904756112301234Fri, 17 Jun 2005 22:29:00 +00002016-12-26T17:53:29.919-06:00 Wanting to write for a long time, never had the encouragement or support to express myself through the pen. But after witnessing and facing the oppression of women in the Muslim community in the name of Islam because of culture, society, and its people, I have finally gained the courage and support to guide the pen on the paper. I see writing as a powerful tool, which allows the writer to voicehttp://writerinislam.blogspot.com/2005/06/why-i-chose-pen.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13705217.post-111896444650959902Thu, 16 Jun 2005 23:21:00 +00002005-06-16T18:27:26.510-05:00As Salaam’AlaykumIslam Writers Alliance is pleased to announce the publishing of our firstAnthology, Many Voices, One Faith. Seventeen authors and members of theIslamic Writers Alliance (IWA) contributed to creating this excitingAnthology:Many Voices, One Faith offers a unique window into the lives, thoughts andhearts of modern Muslim women. Many Voices, One Faith is an anthology ofpoetry, short http://writerinislam.blogspot.com/2005/06/book-to-look-for-many-voices-one-faith.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0