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Description of Human Nature in the Quran

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"Descriptions of Human Nature in the Quran:

The Quran comments often on human nature. It describes human weaknesses and ways to remedy them.

One common human tendency is to react to circumstances..."

Sunday, May 11 2008, 2:30 PM

5 attended (est.)

Ijtihad in Modern Times - Part 4

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"Ijtihad in Modern Times Part 4

In our previous sessions we discussed the theory of ijtihad and how it has been applied in historical times.

In our next meeting we will talk about using the principles..."

Sunday, May 4 2008, 11:00 AM

7 attended (est.)

Ijtihad in Modern times

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"Ijtihad is making the effort to interpret teachings in the Quran and Hadith such that their positive purpose is preserved in the current circumstances.

We will discuss two examples of ijtihad:

(1)..."

Sunday, Apr 27 2008, 11:00 AM

3 attended (est.)

Ijtihad Today- A Discussion of Mohammed Iqbal's thoughts on Ijtihad

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"This week we will be meeting at Brookville, NY. If you would like to attend by telephone, please type "telephone" along with your rsvp.

There will be a brief presentation on the topic of..."

Sunday, Apr 20 2008, 2:30 PM

3 attended (est.)

God and The Human Spirit

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"Spirit of God is in the Human Being
Then God made the human complete and breathed of His spirit into him. And He gave you hearing and sight and feelings. How small thanks do you give! (32:9)

The..."

Sunday, Mar 16 2008, 2:30 PM

7 attended (est.)

A Discussion on Food

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"Being healthy is a high priority for a person of faith. The Quran makes several recommendations on what to eat, what to avoid, how to eat and how much to eat.

Verses about food habits will be discussed..."

Sunday, Mar 2 2008, 2:30 PM

5 attended (est.)

The Inside-Out Principle

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"Verse 13-11 will be the subject of our meeting:


Verily, God does not change people?s condition unless they change their inner selves


Everyone wants their life to be better. This verse teaches..."

Sunday, Feb 10 2008, 2:00 PM

4.0

12 attended (est.)

The Healing Power in Close Relationships

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"Continuing the ideas from our last meeting we will explore the power of relationships in our lives.Prolonged loneliness and isolation causes sadness and suffering. Love and intimacy in a committed relationship..."

Sunday, Jan 27 2008, 2:30 PM

5.0

13 attended (est.)

How to Find Your Soul Mate

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"In previous generations most people had limited expectations of the marriage partnership. A man thought of a wife as someone who keeps house and bears children, and a woman of thought of a husband as a..."

Sunday, Jan 13 2008, 2:30 PM

7 attended (est.)

Finding Your Soul Mate

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"Young adults from immigrant families face peculiar conflicts in their search for a life partner. The parents are often steeped in the culture of arranged marriage prevalent in their home countries and..."

Sunday, Dec 30 2007, 2:30 PM

8 attended (est.)

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