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Benefits of Group Study You Must Know
Nowadays with the enrichment in the education and technology, the pace of learning has been varying and proceeding. This time required skill set is including not only high grading marks but also demanding for acquiring practical knowledge with enhancing the intellectual abilities of students. Now individuals ought to open-minded approach, practical facts and clear concepts in such a competitive environment. This is the thing that can acquire fast also with studying in the group. While studying in a single room and memorizing the syllabus can help you to be intelligent but won’t able to enhance cerebral aptitudes. When you are studying in a group and discussing several topics, you will learn from different interpretations and elucidations. Several benefits have been experienced with the group study even though every coin has its two sides which cannot be unheeded. So let’s discuss its pros and cons. Group Study Advantages: 1. Better Learning and Understanding In the group study, students divide their subjects and topics for further discussion that makes them studying in profound from different sources. This learning method ensures in-depth subject knowledge and cross questions with explanation provides better learning and understanding. 2. Enhanced group discussion and communication skills In a group, every student get equal chance to escalate their knowledge, presentation and opinion about a particular topic with team members. This exercise helps students to set back with their introvert nature and develops group discussion and communication skill. 3. Bring Consistency in Study In the group study, every team members have to follow a particular time, subjects and topics that bring regularity in the study and avoid procrastination. 4. More resourceful, More reliable and More Productive Whilst working as a team, it is found that it raises the complete efforts to make sure of quality output. Additionally, more team members mean that more resources to study and more ideas to explore. If in case, someone missed the work due to any of reasons the study will continue with the support of other members. This indicates that the group study is more resourceful, more reliable and more productive. 5. Exchange of Quality Information Every team member has a different opinion, suggestion and ideas which are considered and thoroughly discussed before concluding any statement. This escalates smooth and effortless communication in the group ensures information exchange with maintaining quality. New approaches, methods and perspective The team members in the group have their own perspective that represents a new approach and showcases alternative study method. This creates high energy environment for the study that motivates the student to study hard and grasp the best as per his/her own preferred approach. 6. Boosts Confidence The regular practice of study, presentation, analysis, explanation develops an open-minded approach that boosts up the confidence. Because confidence boosts up with enhancing knowledge and skills of an individual. We have analyzed that study groups have various advantages in their own way. This makes group study successfully however subjected to follow discipline, regularity, rules and regulations. In the failure, it leads to some disadvantages that inculcate: unnecessary talks and gossips, time restriction, distraction, conflicting topics, decision making takes times.
Is Ka’aba an idol? Do Muslims worship it?
We still remember the picture of Kabah with no single person around it; it was one of the most striking images of the COVID-19 era. Millions of Muslims used to travel to the Holy Mosque to perform Tawaf (circumambulation) around Kabah as part of Umrah and Hajj on daily bases. Moreover, all Muslims around the world face the direction of Kabah at least 5 times a day to observe their daily prayers. So, some non-Muslims may ask, “Do Muslims worship Kabah?” prayers and Hajj for Kabah worship. They might think that Muslims are praying to the Kabah to fulfill their requests or to save them. But that is totally wrong. Muslims do not worship anything or anyone but Allah the Almighty. Tawheed is the pillar of Islam First of all, Tawheed (monotheism) is the cornerstone of Islam. Believing in One God, Allah, and worshipping Him ALONE is the first of pillar of Islam. That is the very meaning of the first part of the testimony of faith (shahadah) that anyone entering Islam MUST declare. So, in Islam, there is a zero tolerance with anything that might blemish this principle. Worshipping anyone or anything with Allah Almighty is the most heinous sin in Islam. It is a major sin to pray to anyone or anything other than Allah. Prayer towards Kabah When Muslims face the Kabah in the prayers, they do not do so because they worship the Kabah. They don’t pray to Kabah but rather they pray towards the Kabah. They never believe that the Kabah is God or that God is within the Kabah. Rather, they pray to Allah facing the direction of Kabah in fulfillment of Allah’s command to do so. The prayer itself does not include any mention of the Kabah; none of its words refers to or addresses the Kabah itself. In Salah (Arabic for Prayer), Muslims praise Allah and supplicate Him alone. In this sense, praying towards the Kabah is an embodiment of full devotion and submission to Allah alone; He commanded Muslims to face the Kabah while praying and they do so. By the way, initially Allah commanded Muslims to pray towards Jerusalem and Muslims implemented this command for some years. Later, when the Prophet received God’s command to face the Kabah in their prayers, they obeyed immediately. Going around Kabah The same applies to tawaf (circumambulating the Kabah during pilgrimage). No Muslim thinks of worshipping the Kabah through performing tawaf. Like prayer, the tawaf is dedicated to praising Allah, remembering Him and asking for His blessings and favors. Kabah is the point that Allah commanded Muslims to go around while remembering Him, and supplicating him. No Muslim entertains the idea that the Kabah can bring any benefit or remove any harm; let alone think that the Kabah has any divine attribute. Honored Symbol of Islam Kabah is respected as a symbol of Islam and a sacred place. However, in one hadith, Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said the following about it: “How great you are and how great your sanctity! By the One in Whose Hand is the soul of Muhammad [i.e. Allah], the sanctity of the believer is greater before Allah than your sanctity.”
Peaceful Ramadan During COVID-19
When one is not able to fast for whatever reason, it can often feel like we are missing out on the positive spirit of Ramadan. It is normal to feel this way, however, it doesn’t have to feel this way as not being able to fast only takes away a single element of the whole experience. Ramadan is a great time to increase acts of ibadah so you can use this time to focus on developing your relationship with the Qur’an, reading it more and pondering over the meaning. You can also offer more voluntary prayers and give more in charity at this time. It’s also important to remember that fasting does not only include refraining from eating and drinking, but is about being more cautious about your own behaviour as well in terms of controlling your tongue and so on. Being more mindful of these things during Ramadan is a great exercise in spiritual development in the same way that fasting is. These are important skills to learn and remember and purify ourselves and Alhamdulilah, Ramadan gives us the opportunity to focus on this. This is a very important part of Ramadan that can be done whether or not you are able to fast. Ramadan also encourages us to remember those that don’t have food and drink. Fasting can help us to appreciate that, but even if you don’t fast, this does not stop you from remembering those in need and the struggles they face and using this opportunity during Ramadan to remember them and give more in charity, especially at this time. Additionally making dua for people in this situation can be very humbling and instill a sense of gratitude in you as you remember those with less. Aside from the spiritual elements addressed above, there is also nothing stopping you from enjoying the same festivities as everyone else just because you can’t fast. You can still be involved in helping out with preparing suhoor and iftar and sharing food with others. You don’t have to separate yourself from those who are fasting. You may join them when they take their suhoor and iftar and be part of it all as much as anyone else. This will help to maintain the family spirit during this time as you embrace a sense of togetherness for the same purpose. Do also remember that since you have a medical condition that prevents you from fasting, you will still be rewarded for it as if you had. In fact, you will be rewarded for safeguarding yourself by not fasting. May Allah make it easy for you and reward you every efforts during the month of Ramadan. May He grant you the sense of spiritual connection that you search for at this time.
When Is The Best Time To Study?
Every student knows it can sometimes be hard to sit down to tackle schoolwork, whether it’s completing a homework assignment or studying for the next big test—especially when the weekend rolls around. Completing homework and staying on top of upcoming assignments is just as important on the weekend as it is during the week. It’s never a fun experience for anyone when it’s Sunday night and school assignments still haven’t been completed! Sticking to a study schedule can keep your child on track and avoid homework meltdowns. But when planning this schedule, many people asks “when is the best time to study?” When Is The Best Time Of Day To Study? There is no one “best” time of day to study. We each have our most productive time of the day, when we have the most energy. Some people are morning people, who wake up with lots of energy. Others are night owls, and have more energy in the evening hours. Just like each student has a unique learning style, different students may learn better at different times of the day. For some students, focusing on schoolwork is easier during the morning hours of the day, while others may find that studying at night works better for them. The Day Studier Vs The Night Studier THE DAY STUDIER For students who have more energy earlier in the day, studying in the morning may work best, when the brain is better able to focus. Students who study during the day benefit from a refreshed and energized mind after a good night’s sleep. This energy makes it easier to focus on what is being learned, and absorb the information more effectively. Benefits of studying during the day: The brain is refreshed from a good sleep and can absorb more information Natural light good for your eyes and keeps you alert Doesn’t disrupt sleep schedule Easier to create a study group with classmates THE NIGHT STUDIER For students who have more energy later in the day, evening or nighttime can be a more effective time to study. With fewer distractions and peace and quiet, studying at night can help improve a student’s concentration and focus. If you are an night studier, it’s important to make sure you still getting enough sleep each night. If homework or studying is delaying bedtime, get into the habit of starting a bit earlier and sticking to a nightly schedule. Benefits of studying during the evening/night: More peace and quiet Fewer distractions A clearer mind for creative thinking Sleeping after studying can consolidate information and improve recall Find The Time Of Day That Works Best For You Remember, you can use a combination of study techniques, including what time of day schedules study sessions! Once you know what works best, you can start studying more effectively.
How to Spare Time for Dhikr in Your Life
In today’s world, it’s easy to get swept up in the routine of a busy schedule. Getting the kids off to school, coping with the traffic and waiting in endless lines. Sometimes, it’s even difficult to find the time to eat let alone spare a thought for Allah. But there are ways to find and make the time. There is a word that is attributed to the remembrance of Allah and that is Dhikr, Zikhr or Thikr; depending on what part of the world you are from there are a variation of spellings but they all mean the same thing. It’s a word that when translated into English essentially means the remembrance of Allah, either silently in the heart, or in the heart and by words. Many of us do remember Allah especially in times of despair to ask for help or in good times to be thankful, but what about all of the other times? What about the in between times when we are on the go? Fortunately, you don’t have to perform wudu (ritual ablution) to perform Dhikr, you just have to have some time. So, when you are waiting in traffic, standing in a queue, parked outside the school waiting for your child or even gardening, you can simply say the following short phrases. Say Subhaan Allah, I glorify Allah’s absolute perfection Alhamdulillah, All praise be to Allah Allahu Akbar, Allah is the Greatest Say these three 33 times for each preferably counting on the fingers of the right hand. Then to make the 99 (33×3) to 100 say: “Laa ilaaha ill-Allaah wahdahu laa shareeka lahu, lahu’l-mulk wa lahu’l-hamd wa huwa ‘ala kulli shay’in qadeer which translates in English to – “There is no god except Allaah Alone, with no partner, His is the power and His is the praise, and He is Able to do all things.” Positively Positive remembrance of Allah brings about a sense of being thankful and appreciative of all He has done for us. By being aware of the glory of Allah in everything it can even prevent negativity or even depression. It helps to find the good in the bad, the positive in the negative, and the opportunities in the problems. Even more than that, it will purify your heart just by simply remembering Allah so He remembers you in this life and the next. Do Do take the opportunity to lift your spiritual status and increase your Iman by the remembrance of Allah. Do increase your chances of entering Paradise (Jannah) through Dhikr. Do say, La ilaha illa Allah (all praise is due to Allah) as many times as you want as the rewards are great. Be Be mindful of Allah no matter where you are except for the toilet or bathroom. You can engage in Dhikr either in silence or through the spoken word. Be in the presence of angels who come when one engages in Dhikr only to carry the good news up high. So, find the time in your busy schedule and spare some thought to the remembrance of Allah. Bear in mind the best time is given as being between al-Fajr and sunrise, between al-Asr and the sunset, after prayers and before you go to bed. And, if your memory needs a jog there are even apps for your phone that you can download for free to remind you to remember Him.
3 Benefits of Giving Charity You Can Never Imagine
We have all read articles or listened to Friday sermons about charity. It’s an essential part of our faith and rightfully gets much needed attention. But few of us talk about the real life effects of charity. From the generous sister who greeted me with a kind word on a very dark day to the brother who received charity to pay his electricity bill to keep a life saving medical device running, charity has phenomenal and sweeping effects for those who receive it. But for those who give it, the effects can be even greater. There are so many ways that giving charity benefits the benefactor- too many to list here. But here are four far-reaching benefits of giving charity that we feel they affect us in this life and the hereafter. 1. Charity Does not Decrease our Wealth This is an interesting outcome of giving in charity. Most of the time, when we spend money, the laws of mathematical equations, namely subtraction, apply. But with charity, even though there is an immediate negation of overall wealth, there always ends up being an unexpected return or even increase. Have you ever heard of someone who went broke from spending too much money in charity? Surely, there are people who have given a majority of their wealth in charity time and time again, like Abu Bakr, Uthman bin Affan, or Aisha (May Allah be pleased with them). But these great benefactors always bounced back. 2. Charity is the Smartest Investment you will ever Make When we all do better, we all do better. No one wants to live in a society where there are people living in squalor, reduced to commit crimes just to survive. In this life, when we invest in those who have less than us, we bring our society up and create an environment where social justice and harmony is possible. This was the effect of charity when the Muhajireen (migrants) left their homes with very little to migrate to Medina and the Ansar (the helpers) gave them a hand up. Because of this charity, together the Muhajireen and the Ansar were able to establish a successful and prosperous society that we, as an ummah, feel the effects of to this day. 3. Charity Eases Hardship No matter how much we have, we, as human beings, tend to focus on what we don’t have and how hard we think we have it. But when we look at those who have less, our hardships seem small and manageable. Giving to those who have less than us can be a good way to get some perspective on our hardships. Giving charity is difficult for many of us because it seems, on the surface level, that we are giving to those who cannot benefit us and that that money will be lost. It may be that those we give charity to may not ever be in a position to return the favor, but our reward does not come from the recipient of our charity. It comes from Allah Almighty and can manifest in many different ways in this life and the next if we have the right intentions.