Islamic Teachings

Tolerance in the Prophetic tradition

by: Ismail Hakki Atceken Source: lastprophet.info Coming from the Arabic root samaha, musamaha (tolerance) means to forgive and to pardon. The wordhosgoru is used in Turkish and the word tolerance in English. As a term, it is used for the understanding and gentle behavior towards everyone, without prejudice, of someone who is mature and good-intentioned. Truly this is a high virtue …

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The virtue of supporting one’s family

When a man fulfills his duty of supporting his family, God rewards him in multiples! I was very surprised when I learned the Islamic Ruling in this area. I was asked a question: If I have some money, what is the best way to spend it: give it to those who fight for the sake of God, give it to …

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The Sunnah manner of eating

The Holy Prophet (May Allah send peace and blessings upon him) expressed dislike for over-eating and said that over-eating is ill luck and misfortune. In other words, a person who over eats will be followed by such faults and defects that he will have difficulty and hardship in every place and people will look at him in a bad way. …

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