Each year 100,000 sick Ethiopians visit Entoto Mountain, drawn by the promise of its holy healing water. Many of them refuse “Western Medicine”, concerned that taking the drugs would put them at odds with their religion. Dr. Solomon Zewdie and Patriarch Abune Paulos joined forces to convince the pilgrims that they don’t need to choose [...]
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Can science and faith work together to save lives?
Posted: 31st March 2012 by admin in Inspirational Stories, Moral StoriesTags: faith, Inspirational Stories, Moral Stories, science
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Kindness to Parents
Posted: 29th March 2012 by admin in Moral Stories, Must Reads, ParentsTags: Kindness, Moral Stories, Must Reads, Parents
In several verses of the Quran, God makes clear that duty, kindness and gratitude towards parents is an essential part of Islam. However, women in Islam, particularly mothers, have been singled out for the upmost respect and devotion. God Himself tells of the hardships involved in motherhood. “And we have enjoined on man (to be [...]
The Cookie Thief
Posted: 25th March 2012 by admin in Moral StoriesTags: Cookie Thief, Moral Stories
A woman was waiting at an airport one night, with several long hours before her flight. She hunted for a book in the airport shops, bought a bag of cookies and found a place to drop. She was engrossed in her book but happened to see, that the man sitting beside her, as bold as [...]
Face difficulties positively
Posted: 19th March 2012 by admin in Moral Stories, Positive ThinkingTags: Author Unknown, Moral Stories, Positive Thinking
This parable is told of a farmer who owned an old mule. The mule fell into the farmer’s well. The farmer heard the mule praying or whatever mules do when they fall into wells. After carefully assessing the situation, the farmer sympathized with the mule, but decided that neither the mule nor the well was [...]
Noble Qur’an and Muslim Parents or Islam and Parents
Posted: 18th March 2012 by admin in Moral Stories, Must Reads, Parents, True LoveTags: Moral Stories, Must Reads, Parents, Qur'an, True Love
“And your Lord has commanded that you shall not serve (any) but Him, and goodness to your parents. If either or both of them reach old age with you, say not to them (so much as) “Ugh” nor chide them, and speak to them a generous word. And make yourself submissively gentle to them with [...]
Qur’an
Posted: 16th March 2012 by admin in Moral Stories, Must ReadsTags: Moral Stories, Must Reads, Qur'an
In the Qur’an, there exists a chapter by the name of Al-Qasas (The Narratives), which itself is proof that man is in need of stories and narratives.In many places in the Qur’an, stories of Prophets, kings and nations have been mentioned. In addition, God has presented issues pertaining to wars, peace, family, religion, society and [...]
The Homeless Aunt
Posted: 15th March 2012 by admin in Moral Stories, Touching StoriesTags: Aunt, Homeless, Moral Stories, Touching Stories
Khadijah listened as her aunt tearfully complained to them about her miserable situation. She was saying, “So you see, I have received nothing for my trouble. Both of my children disregard all that I have suffered for their sake. I sold my last gold ornament to send my daughter abroad. I have mortgaged my house [...]
Worm
Posted: 12th March 2012 by admin in Moral Stories, QuotesTags: Complain, Moral Stories, Quotes, Worm
If man makes himself a worm he must not complain when he is trodden on. -Immanuel Kant
How Poor Are We?
Posted: 11th March 2012 by admin in Moral Stories, Must Reads, Touching Stories, True LoveTags: How, Moral Stories, Must Reads, Poor, Touching Stories, True Love, We
One day, a rich dad took his son on a trip. Wanted to show him how poor someone can be. They spent time on the farm of a poor family. On the way home, dad asked, “Did you see how poor they are? What did you learn?” Son said, “We have one dog, they have [...]
Keep Believing in Yourself!
Posted: 10th March 2012 by admin in Inspirational Stories, Moral Stories, Must ReadsTags: Believing, Inspirational Stories, Keep, Moral Stories, Must Reads, Yourself
There may be days when you get up in the morning and things aren’t the way you had hoped they would be. That’s when you have to tell yourself that things will get better. There are times when people disappoint you and let you down. But those are the times when you must remind yourself [...]