Reflections http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/reflections Thoughts on everyday life events, how they affect us and what do they mean to us. en-us Islamic Bonds in a Declining EconomyThe primary advantage of Islamic bonds is not their financial benefit, but their ethical nature.http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/reflections/135http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/reflections/135TUE, 21 OCT 2008 09:02:23 -0700http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/reflections/135#commentsWorldly Planning and PredestinationProphet Jacob's (pbuh) guidance demonstrates the balance between one's effort and reliance on God.http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/reflections/126http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/reflections/126THU, 21 AUG 2008 23:13:10 -0700http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/reflections/126#commentsVerification of the 'Public Knowledge'Quran asks Muslims to validate every piece of information that reaches them.http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/reflections/113http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/reflections/113SUN, 28 OCT 2007 17:58:49 -0700http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/reflections/113#commentsTahajjud Prayers in RamadanThe preferred time for tahajjud prayers is when one gets up to eat in the morning of a fast.http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/reflections/110http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/reflections/110SAT, 06 OCT 2007 15:43:32 -0700http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/reflections/110#commentsHow Fasting Helps with Self-ControlFasting helps one grow by encouraging self-control under irascible conditions resulting from abstinence of food.http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/reflections/106http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/reflections/106SAT, 29 SEP 2007 00:07:55 -0700http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/reflections/106#commentsEnhancing Relationship with GodOffering prayers and studying Quran are two effective tools that one can employ in enhancing their relationship with God.http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/reflections/101http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/reflections/101SAT, 15 SEP 2007 16:11:41 -0700http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/reflections/101#comments