True Purpose of Marriage

 

What is the true purpose of marriage? Marriage is supposed to be like heaven, we should be happy, content and enjoy each other. So according to the Qur’an, marriage is supposed to bring us peace, tranquility and contentment. - aboutislam.net

Why Does God Demand So Much Worship From Muslims?

 

Does God Demand So Much Worship From Muslims?

It was so easy yet so heavy because one simply cannot give Allah His due right in words.

Consider God’s own words in His Book:

They have not appraised Allah with true appraisal, while the earth entirely will be [within] His grip on the Day of Resurrection, and the heavens will be folded in His right hand. Exalted is He and high above what they associate with Him. (Qur’an 39:67)

Think about this: we’re sitting here looking at the screen with the eyes He created, holding our devices with the hands He created, breathing through the lungs He created, thinking with the brains He created, we’re in forms and colors that He created and our bodies are functioning effortlessly because of a system He created.

O Man, what has deceived you concerning your Lord, the Generous, Who created you, proportioned you, and balanced you? In whatever form He willed has He assembled you. [Qur’an 82:6-8]

And if you should count the favor of Allah, you could not enumerate them. Indeed, mankind is [generally] most unjust and ungrateful. (Qur’an 14:34)

Allah has extracted you from the wombs of your mothers not knowing a thing and He made for you hearing and vision and intellect that perhaps you would be grateful. [Qur’an 16:78]

Literally, every inch of our being is created by Him, while we are asking: ‘why is He worthy of worship?’

Now, Allah Almighty says, “And I did not create the jinn and mankind except to worship Me.” (Qur’an 51: 56)

Worship here does not mean robotic or meaningless movements or rituals.

It means to deeply learn about Him, connect with and commit to Him.

Learning is a Means of Worship

Allah gave us the ability to learn and He teaches us accordingly. When Allah created our father Adam, He said:

And He taught Adam the names-all of them… (Qur’an 2:31)

This is not a fleeting moment of history; this is a reality of life: Allah teaches us.

He created this entire universe for us so He can teach us, and He honored us above other creations.  

And We have certainly honored the children of Adam and carried them on the land and sea and provided for them of the good things and preferred them over much of what We have created, with [definite] preference. (Qur’an 17:70)

Allah promised to teach us, help us, and guide us.

We will experience His Closeness, learn and elevate and connect with Him in the ways He designated until the Day we meet Him.

In return for this short life journey of testing our faith, He promised us that we will get Paradise, wherein we get whatever we please eternally without any limitations.

He sent us messengers from the beginning of time to deliver this message of pure monotheism, knowing, worshipping, and connecting with The One Creator.

From Adam, Noah, and Abraham to Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad (upon them all be peace), all of them came with the same pure message, and the message was perfected and completed with Muhammad and the revelation of the Qur’an.

Why So Many Acts of Worship?

All of the prescribed acts of worship in Islam are essentially connected with actualizing our purpose in life.

Prayer, for example, is a connection and communication with God; we recite the words of Allah, listen to His Words, and then speak to Him in du’aa’.

Muslims take breaks five times a day from the hustle and bustle of this life to peacefully connect with the Source of Peace, and get reminded of their Destination.

We are all going back to Him. No one can stop that from happening.

The understanding of the Shahada (testimony of faith), gives a sense of direction focus, and a plan (there is One God, and this is how to follow Him).

In Ramadan, we fast to learn how to control our physical being and focus on our spiritual being.

We give an obligatory charity, known as zakat–which comes from the word “purification” because it is a purification of our wealth and our hearts.  

We go to pilgrimage (Hajj) where people from all backgrounds gather to worship their One and Only deity and remember that they are all equal, they come from the same Source, and to Him they will return.

Everything instructed has a purpose. When we follow those instructions, we feel at peace and in line with the purpose of our creation.

This is why it’s called “Islam” (from the root letters meaning both  “submission” and “peace”) because it is in the submission to our Maker that we allow Him to teach us and we then find peace and meaning.

We All Worship Something

But if we don’t worship Allah, what do we worship?

People always follow something in life and put it in high regard; it could be money, fame, beauty, power, popularity, knowledge, etc.

But first, let’s be honest: they are all limited.

Second, think about it: when was getting the most of this worldly life a means of deep, genuine happiness?

If you look at celebrities who had everything of worldly riches, many of them develop drug habits and even end up committing suicide!

So, in a nutshell, why is Allah worthy of worship?

Because He gives us dignity and gives us meaning and purpose and teaches us and purifies us and elevates us and forgives us countlessly and then grants us eternal Paradise, a much vaster reward than anything we’ve ever done.

But that’s Him; the Owner of the heavens and the earth, The King of kings, the incomparably Generous!

(From Ask About Islam archives)

- aboutislam.net

About Dina Mohamed Basiony

Dina Mohamed Basiony is a writer based in Cairo, Egypt. She specializes in Islam and spirituality. Dina holds an MA and BA in Journalism and Mass Communication from the American University in Cairo.

Giving and Forgiving on Eid

 

Daughter seeking forgiveness and blessing from her parents in the morning of Eid.

With dry throats, parched lips, swoons of drowsiness, short tempers, and long hot afternoons, Ramadan days went by for most of us. Akin to a long arduous journey imparting to us as Muslims a yearly training in patience and resilience, we never thought we would make it to the peak.

Reaching the Peak of Fasting

What does the Eid mean?

Nevertheless, that peak is now here and is called Eid! Linguistically,eid means “that which keeps returning.” It is a time to proclaim Allah’s greatness with takbir (saying, “Allah is the Greatest”), rejoice, eat, drink, meet other Muslims, and rekindle stagnant ties of love and kinship.

Eid begins as soon as the crescent of Shawwal is sighted, or when the sun on the 30th day of Ramadan sets, whichever comes first. Allah has ordained Muslims to start theirEid rituals at the first night of Shawwal, with the symbolic gesture of distributing food among the poor, the needy, and other Muslims eligible for the obligatory poor-due: Zakah. This food charity, known as zakat Al-fitr, is obligatory upon every Muslim, young or old.

Why would Allah ordain Muslims to begin their festivities at the culmination of a month-long routine of enduring daytime abstinence and devoted nights of worship by giving charity in the form of food? This is prescribed to encourage community bonding, sharing, and goodwill.

It ensures that no Muslim spends the night hungry and that every Muslim has enough to celebrate Eid with ease, particularly by partaking in the festivities the next morning by having a hearty breakfast before Eid Prayer.

Ramadan is a month in which Allah showers all believers with His mercy, giving every Muslim a chance to repent from his or her sins, relinquish bad habits and frivolous lifestyle, and return to Allah in humble submission.

Allah locks up the devils among the jinn, closes the doors of Hell, grants Muslims a night of power that is better than a thousand months, and multiplies the reward of good deeds, which are considered, indeed, tremendous incentives to rush back to Allah with zeal during Ramadan.

Wretched is the Muslim who does not succeed in having his sins forgiven during this blessed month!

Farewell Ramadan and Rejoice `Eid

As the end of Ramadan draws nearer, the fervor of worship increases, the fasting Muslims gather more momentum for Night Prayers, repentance, and earnest supplications to Allah, and some of them isolate themselves for i`tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque).

Meanwhile, their hearts experience mixed feelings. They feel sorrowful at having to imminently bid farewell to this month of worship for another year, and joyful at the prospect of shortly enjoying `Eid with their family and relatives.

What you need to do on Eid day?

`Eid day commences with Muslims taking a shower early in the morning, dressing up in nice clothes and perfume, having sweet-flavored dessert or dates for breakfast, loudly proclaiming Allah’s greatness (saying, “Allahu Akbar”), and proceeding as a family for congregational prayer.

Muslims rejoice inwardly because they are hopeful that they emerged from Ramadan as a clean slate; that is, with all their previous sins wiped out after having received forgiveness from Allah. This forgiveness for sins makes Muslims embrace and welcome the holy month of Ramadan in the first place, as it gives them a chance of renewing their faith and strengthening their bond with their Creator.

Eid is a time to meet everyone we know and do not know, visit each other’s homes, give gifts, send greetings, and flash smiles and call up those who are geographically too far away from us to wish them a happy Eid. These gestures should be for everyone, not just for those whom we like or to whom we are close.

Improper Behavior on `Eid

It is not appropriate for a Muslim to proceed to another corner of the Prayer rows at `Eid Prayer after having spotted someone at the farther end with whom he or she has a long-standing bone of contention or a grudge.

It is not proper for a Muslim sister to turn her head away to avoid eye contact with a sister from her neighborhood, because of what the latter allegedly said about her behind her back according to gossipmongers.

What to Do Instead?

`Eid is a time for Muslims to forgive others the wrongs they have done to them, intentionally or by mistake, just as they themselves hope that Allah has forgiven their sins in His infinite mercy during Ramadan.

Do you remember that girl who initially seemed sincere, but leaked your secrets to the whole class at school, and to whom you have not spoken since then? Hug her on `Eid!

Do you remember that aunt who mocked your dress in front of everyone at a party, making you the butt of their cruel jokes for the night? Go, meet and greet her on `Eid.

Do you remember that colleague who made you do all the project work but then snidely took credit for it with the boss bypassing you for a promotion? Send him a personalized electronic greeting on `Eid.

Seek Allah’s Forgiveness

`Eid is all about forgiving people, just the way we would like Allah to forgive us. No matter how hard it may seem, it is possible to get rid of grudges and move on, forgetting the bad they did to us, despite still feeling the hurt and pain, and meeting them as if nothing sour ever happened. In the Qur’an, Almighty Allah ordains Muslims to do so saying,

[The good deed and the evil deed are not alike. Repel the evil deed with one which is better; then lo, he, between whom and you there was enmity, (will become) as though he was a bosom friend.] (Fussilat 41:34)

The best Companion of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), Abu Bakr As-Siddiq, (may Allah be pleased with him) was incensed when he discovered that one of his male relatives (Mestah ibn Athathah), whom he would help financially, had partaken in slandering his daughter, `A’ishah, one of the Prophet’s wives (may Allah be pleased with her) during the incident of ifk (fabricated lie).

Indignantly, he vowed to stop all financial help to him because of this. Allah said about this in the Quran,

[And let not those who possess dignity and ease among you swear not to give to the near of kin and to the needy and to fugitives for the cause of Allah. Let them forgive and show indulgence. Yearn you not that Allah may forgive you? Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.] (An-Nur 24:22)

As an incentive to Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) for forgiving his relative who slandered his daughter `A’ishah in the incident of ifk, Allah asks him whether he himself would not like all his sins to be forgiven. Responding to Allah’s question, Abu Bakr said, “Yes, I want my sins to be forgiven.”

Forgive and Get Forgiven

The same logic also applies to us as believers. If we would like to be forgiven by Allah for the sins we have done, we should also develop the ability and strength to forgive others and move on from past grievances.

Let your relationships flourish after being born anew this Eid. Start by giving food in charity on the last night of Ramadan, watching a hungry man’s face light up with pleasure, then move on to forgive and embrace everyone on Eid day against whom you have harbored rancor in the past.

Try it. Give and forgive!

Sadaf Farooqi is a freelance writer based in Karachi, Pakistan. She has a postgraduate masters degree in computer science and a diploma in Islamic education. She has seven years of experience as a teacher of Islamic education courses for women and girls. She writes for Hiba Magazine, SISTERS Magazine, and Saudi Gazette. She also blogs at MuslimMatters.org.

- islamonline.net

What is the significance of fasting the six days of Shawwal?

 

Surau Al Hidayah Kuarters Guru, Kg. Jawa, Klang, Selangor, Malaysia

What is the significance of fasting the six days of Shawwal? The well-known hadith by Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari relates that Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said:  

“Whoever fasts the month of Ramadan and then follows it with six days of fasting in the month of Shawwal, it will be as if he had fasted the year through.” (Sahih Muslim, 1163)  

In an episode of IslamiQA from the Islam Channel archives, Dr Samer Darwish talked about this hadith and the benefits of observing the six optional fasts after Ramadan.

“The Prophet (SAW) in this hadith has given us a very good news — a very glad tiding to those who still need to do more good deeds and it will be counted as if they did it in Ramadan,” said Dr Darwish.

How do the fasts count the same as Ramadan? The Prophet (PBUH) said fasting 30 days of Ramadan is equivalent to 10 months and fasting a further 6 days of Shawwal is another two months, said Dr Darwish. And so, when you add those together, it makes the full 12 months – the whole year.  

Some scholars believed that just as the Shawwal fasting gets the same value as Ramadan fasts, so does any other type of worship during that month.  

“The scholars said consequently any action of worship you will perform in the six days of Shawwal will be also seen and recorded and counted as if you performed them in Ramadan,” said Dr Darwish.  

Voluntary fasting covers our Ramadan shortcomings

We’ve all seen the spiritual benefits of fasting during Ramadan and Shawwal allows us to continue that but also helps cover some of our shortcomings during the month of Ramadan.  

“No one can claim that he fasted Ramadan 100% perfectly without any shortcoming without any deficiency,” said Dr Darwish. “And to complete those deficiencies, we need nafl or voluntary actions. And six days of Shawwal will be like that.”

Dr Darwish mentioned that the Prophet (SAW) said that if a person’s prayer was incomplete or lacking, Allah SWT looks at any voluntary actions to mitigate the shortfall on the Day of Judgement.  

“Similarly, we can apply the analogy here... so the voluntary fasting, like the six days of Shawwal, will complete the deficiencies of Ramadan,” added Dr Darwish.  

The opinions on how to fast the six days of Shawwal

Dr Darwish mentions there are three opinions based on how the Prophet’s saying is interpreted.    

Imam Hanbal believed the Prophet (SAW) fasted the six days of Shawwal in one go after Eid. “He doesn't see it can be acceptable to fast separately,” says Dr Darwish.  

Most of the scholars though, Hanafi and Shafi, are of the view that you can fast any six days in the month.  

“So, if you fasted immediately after it's fine, if you fasted them separately still fine. If you fasted them on Monday, Thursday is still fine. And they said it’s more likely to be the correct opinion that you can fast them anytime in Shawwal,” Dr Darwish says.  

Maliki madhhab is different still. Imam Malik believed that you could fast any six days of the year – not just in Shawwal.

“He understood it as any six days in the year,” adds Dr Darwish. “And as I said to be in the safe side, fast them in Shawwal no matter whether they are one go or separately.”  

-https://www.islamchannel.tv

What is Islam?

Understanding Islam

Islam is the name of the religion that Muslims follow. People who practice Islam are called Muslims, just like those who practice Christianity are called Christians. The literal and lexical meaning of Islam means submission. Islam comes from the root Arabic letters s-l-m which are the same root letters the word peace (salam) comes from. The term Islam itself does not mean peace, but it implies that one finds peace (salam) through submission (islam). The term Arab is often used interchangeably with Muslim, but this is incorrect. Arab is a race while Islam is a religion. Not all Arabs are Muslim and most Muslims are actually not Arab. Arabs make up about 13% of the Muslim population.

A Closer Look at the Religion and its Distinction from Arab Identity

Islam is named after the action of submitting to God’s commands and will and not a person. Other religions are often named after a person or people. For instance, Christianity is named after Christ, Judaism is named after the tribe of Juda, and Buddhism is named after Buddha. Islam is not name after Muhammad because Islam existed before him. The message of previous Prophets, such as Adam, Abraham, Noah, and Moses was to submit (islam) to God. Hence, the message of Islam did not start with the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him. It started with Adam and continued until today. With the passing of time, God would send new Prophets and Messengers to remind mankind of His message, to worship Him alone. Muhammad peace be upon him is the last of these Prophets.

What do Muslims Believe?

Muslims Believe in God the Creator of the Universe

The Arabic term for God is Allah. Sometimes Muslims prefer to use the name Allah over God because Allah linguistically does not have a gender and cannot be made plural. The English name God could become goddess or gods. The main message of the Qurʾān is that God is one. He has no partner, child, or helper.

Muslims Believe in Angels

There are many angels and that all obey God. Unlike humans, angels do not have free will and must obey all the commands of God. Different angels have different tasks. For example, the angel Gabriel was responsible of communicating the message of God to human Prophets and Messengers. The Angel Michael (Mikaaeel) was responsible for rain. Angels also help and assist believers in times of difficulty.

Muslims Believe in All Prophets and Messengers

A Muslim is required to believe in Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Joseph, Jesus, and Muhammad peace be upon all of them. They all came with the same message, to worship one God and not associate any partners with him.

Muslims Also Believe in All Previous Scripture That God Sent to His Prophets and Messengers

Moses was given the Torah, Abraham was given the scrolls, David was given the Psalms, and Jesus was given the Injeel. With the exception of the Qurʾān, no previous scripture is completely preserved in its original form. With time, many of these scriptures were lost or corrupted. The Qurʾān was sent as a the “final testament” and it functions as God’s final message to mankind.

Muslims Believe in The Afterlife

There will be a day of judgment where God will hold people accountable for their actions in this world. Those who did good will enter paradise and those who did evil will either be forgiven or punished in hell. Everyone will be compensated for their actions in this world.

Lastly, Muslims Believe in God’s Divine Will and Decree

God has knowledge of all things that will happen. He does not force humans to make decisions, we choose what we want to do. However, there are certain things that God decreed and are outside of our control. These things include the time and place we were born, where and when we will die, and anything that happens that is outside our control. Muslims submit to these things as part of God’s decree and will.

What Defines a Muslim

Belief in these six items is what makes one a Muslim. One might not practice Islam perfectly, they may commit sins and make mistakes, but as long as they have these beliefs they are considered to be a Muslim. Put differently, these are the most basic requirements of being a Muslim. Have more questions? Call us at 877-WhyIslam, you deserve to know!

- whyislam.org

What’s Next after Ramadan?

 

After the month of fasting is over, a Muslim is required to keep the spirit of Ramadan as much as he or she can.

To consider the following after Ramadan:

1- Make Up for Missed Fast Days

A Muslim should hasten to make up the missed fast days of Ramadan if he or she has missed fast day(s) of Ramadan for a valid reason such as illness, travel, or menses in the case of women.

2- Fast Six Days in Shawwal

It is highly recommended by the Sunnah for a Muslim to fast six days in the month of Shawwal. Fasting for six days in Shawwal entails great reward and blessings from Allah Almighty.

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is reported to have said, “Whoever fasts the month of Ramadan, and then follows it up by (fasting) six days of Shawwal, it is as if he has fasted the whole year.” (Muslim)

Here, it is important to point out that it is not necessary for a Muslim to fast the six days of Shawwal consecutively. So long as one has fasted six days, either consecutively or separately, he or she will fulfill the requirement and will receive the same rewards, inshaa’ Allah.

3- Keep the Spirit of Ramadan

A Muslim should spare no efforts to keep the spirit of Ramadan throughout the other months of the year by means of:

1. Seeking Allah’s support, beseeching Him Almighty to guide him to the right path and help him remain steadfast in faith.
2. Observing optional fasting after Ramadan, as Muslims are encouraged by the Sunnah to observe optional fasting after Ramadan. The days in which optional fasting is recommended are:
3. Fasting six days during the month of Shawwal.
4. Fasting the day of Arafah, the 9th of Dhul Hijjah, provided that the person is not offering Hajj.
5. Fasting the 10th of Muharram, and if possible the 9th and the 11th days of the same month.
6. Fasting as many days as possible during the month of Sha`ban.
7. Fasting during the months of Ragab, Dhul Qidah, Dhul Hijjah, and Muharram.
8. Fasting on Mondays and Thursdays.
9. Fasting the 13th, 14th, and 15th of every lunar month.
10. Keeping on offering optional night Prayer.
11. Keeping on reciting, listening to and reflecting on the Quran.
12. Keeping on taking care of the poor and the needy.
13. Keeping on offering supererogatory acts of worship.
14. Keeping on performing dhikr a lot and asking Almighty Allah for forgiveness.
15. Avoiding the prohibitions and illegal practices.

Allah Almighty knows best.

- aboutislam.net

About Dr. Wael Shehab

Dr. Wael Shehab has a PhD in Islamic Studies from Al-Azhar University. He is currently the Imam of the Downtown Toronto Masjid in Canada.

How to Maintain the Ramadan Spirit Post Ramadan?

 

Crystal Mosque , Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia

The purpose of Ramadan is to help us gain taqwa.

This taqwa is not meant to be practiced in Ramadan only.

Ramadan is meant to be a training period that helps us gain taqwa.

Subhan-Allah, habits take around 21 days to be formed. And Allah Almighty has given us 30 days of Ramadan to change ourselves to the better, leave bad habits, and adopt good and pure ones.

So now that Ramadan is over, it’s time to show Allah that we have learned something.

To show Him that we will take what we learned in Ramadan with us the whole year.

That we will and do our best to remain conscious of Him and in remembrance of Him always.

That’s the purpose of our life.

The remembrance of Allah is an act done spiritually, intellectually, and physically.

We need to work on all three dimensions insha’Allah to be wholly in connection, submission, and remembrance of our Creator.

So here are some tips for all of us:

Spiritually

1- Continue to do dhikr of Allah all the time and whenever you feel free. Dhikr is very powerful and it has great spiritual effects. It is also effortless and can be done whenever and wherever you are.

Always utter istighfar (seeking forgiveness). Maintain the morning and evening adhkar (remembrance) to protect oneself from shaitan and from all harm. Always fill time with words of remembrance of Allah. This is one way that we can be in connection with Him and in His protection every day until The Day we meet Him.

2- Make dua whenever you can. Make dua for everything you need. The best times to make dua are in sujood during prayer, during the last third of the night, during the last hour of Friday before Maghrib, and after reciting the adhkar of every prayer. Seek those times to ask Allah for everything.

3- Make sure to recite something of the Quran every day. Even if it be as little as 4 pages every day. But the most important thing is to be consistent.

Intellectually

1- Continue to pursue knowledge of the deen.

Try to seek and attend lectures and gatherings of learning the deen. Enroll yourself in classes or gatherings available in your neighborhood to maintain a regular schedule of seeking knowledge.

2-If nothing is available around you, make sure to listen to lectures online. This will allow you to gain more knowledge about your deen.

There are websites like Bayyinah, halaltube, Quran weekly, and many others that provide easy and interesting lectures. So make use of this opportunity that is open to all.

3-Try to learn more about the Quran, the seerah of the Prophet, the fiqh of our deen.

This religion has an ocean of knowledge that is open for everyone to learn.

We have a lifetime to gain knowledge about our deen. So, pursue this.

This is not restricted to one month. It is a lifetime worth of learning and growing closer to Allah Almighty.

Physically

1- Remind your eyes, ears, and tongue not to seek or do anything that is displeasing to Allah Almighty.

That is the essence of taqwa; avoiding the disobedience of Allah and committing to His obedience. So try to avoid activities you know make you fall into such sins.

For example, if there are certain social media pages or platforms you follow that post immoral posts, then unfollow them.

Some of those platforms we follow as “entertainment” unfortunately promote content that is harmful on many levels. They drive people to fall into sins of the eyes/ears/heart … etc. So break free from such outlets and unfollow them to maintain your spiritual health.

When you break free from wasting time, you will find that you have more time to work on matters that are important, enriching, and beneficial to you. You can work on growing a useful habit. Or you can find more time to contribute to and benefit your community and neighborhood.

So, invest your life in what matters. And don’t let yourself sink in useful, harmful activities that waste time and waste life and drive people away from Allah.

2- Make sure to prioritize salah over all other matters of your life. Praying on time is a priority. Do not allow life to distract you or tempt you to lose focus in prayer, miss praying on time, or miss realizing the significance and importance of prayer.

Allah will ask us about our prayer first. So keep this always in mind. On The Day when Allah will ask us about our prayer, any other task we left prayer for will be a source of misery.

The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said:

The first of man’s deeds for which he will be called to account on the Day of Resurrection will be Salat. If it is found to be perfect, he will be safe and successful; but if it is incomplete, he will be unfortunate and a loser. (At- Tirmidhi)

3- Try fasting the voluntary fasts. You can aim to fast 13th, 14th, and 15th of every hijri month. Their reward is enormous.

The Prophet said:

Fasting three days of each month is fasting for a lifetime, and the shining days of Al-Bid, the thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth. (Sunan an-Nasa’i)

If you find yourself able and it’s in your capacity, you can try fasting Mondays and Thursdays whenever you can to revive the blessed sunnah of the Prophet and witness great spiritual and health benefits.

Above all, start everything you do with Bismillah, the remembrance of Allah always opens doors and unlocks the seal on the hearts.

(From Ask About Islam archives)

- aboutislam.net

About Dina Mohamed Basiony

Dina Mohamed Basiony is a writer based in Cairo, Egypt. She specializes in Islam and spirituality. Dina holds an MA and BA in Journalism and Mass Communication from the American University in Cairo.