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they are not lazy people but they just cannot handle it. 

During childhood, melatonin, the hormone that regulates the wake-sleep cycle, is secreted by the pineal gland early in the evening. When puberty hits, from around ages 10 to 14, melatonin is released later, around 9 p.m. or 10 p.m. “that is why, during our childhood, we can sleep before 11. at that time, we also has nothing to worry. we were not even thought about the day after.   Because of the late sleep, they wake up late also. then, they will not have so much time to do everything they need to do. we should change our life style actually. the, we can be a healthy person.

This is not from me, but as people said.

1.     Reduce Stress with exercise.

Not only releasing endorphins and help blood circulation, but also give me space to think and find the idea. Therefore no substitute for exercise, at least once a week. 

2.     Reduce Stress with sleep.

Enough sleep and will play an important role in balancing our emotions in daily life. I suggest you to practice sleeping a while about 10 to 15 minutes during the day. Take a nap. In Islam, this is also known as Qailullah.

3.     Reduce Stress by reading book

I have ever read an article in the Wall Street Journal about read slowly culture. The idea is by reading at a certain time can increase sharpness our minds, as well as reducing stress. In our country a lot of good book authors such as Dr. Tuah Iskandar, Ustaz Pahrol Juoi, Dr. Ridhuan Mohd Nor and more. What is important, if you are not a type of reading a book, start now. Take 30 minutes to read.

Learning is not only entertaining, it’s also empowering—both of which are good for battling stress.

4.     Reduce Stress by reading Quran

Quran is the biggest miracle, InsyaaAllah, to read it for sure able to melt hearts and gives peace. Reward to people listen to the recitation of the Qur'an clearly referred to in his word which means:

“So when the Qur'an is recited, then listen to it and pay attention that you may receive mercy.”

(al-A'raaf, ayat 204)

Listen to the recitation of the Quran well, be entertaining feelings of sadness and calm the restless souls.

That’s all. Hope, it will help you.

Praise be to Allah

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First of all,

The Islamic texts, namely the Qur’an and Sunnah, enjoin kind treatment of neighbours and affirm their rights. Allah, may He be exalted, says (interpretation of the meaning):

“Worship Allah and join none with Him in worship, and do good to parents, kinsfolk, orphans, Al-Masakin (the poor), the neighbour who is near of kin, the neighbour who is a stranger, the companion by your side, the wayfarer (you meet), and those (slaves) whom your right hands possess. Verily, Allah does not like such as are proud and boastful”

[an-Nisa’ 4:36].

Al-Bukhaari (5185) and Muslim (47) narrated from Abu Hurayrah that the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: “Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him not annoy his neighbour.”

Secondly:

The scholars differed concerning the definition of a neighbour.

Some of the scholars were of the view that the definition of neighbours according to Islam is forty houses in each direction.

The neighbour, according to custom, is the one whose house is next to yours or the one who lives in the same locality.

And it was said that this matter should be referred to custom.

With regard to the view that all the people of a quarter (or part of a city) are neighbours, this is the view of some scholars, as mentioned above (Abu Yoosuf, the companion of Abu Haneefah), but quarters in the past were small, hence he said: If they all pray in one or two small mosques.

And Allah knows best.

-Islam is the way of life-

Today, I would like to share points about dream. Not for the future but dreams in your sleep. It is happen that sometimes we have a bad dream. We called it nightmares. Nightmares have two categories:

1 – The Shaytan’s attempts to frighten 

2 – The workings of the subconscious. 

So, Rasulullah, our Prophet has taught us how to deal with such dreams

o   It was narrated from Abu Hurayrah that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Dreams are of three types: glad tidings from Allah, what is on a person’s mind, and frightening dreams from the Shaytan. If any of you sees a dream that he likes, let him tell others of it if he wishes, but if he sees something that he dislikes, he should not tell anyone about it, and he should get up and pray.”

(Saheeh Sunan Ibn Maajah, 3154) 

o   It was narrated that Abu Hurayrah said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “If any one of you sees a dream that he dislikes, let him turn over, and spit drily to his left three times and ask Allah of His goodness, and seek refuge with Him from its evil.”

(Saheeh Sunan Ibn Maajah). 

o   The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) told us the difference between good dreams and bad dreams. It was narrated from Abu Sa’eed al-Khudri that he heard the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) say: “If any one of you sees a dream that he likes, it is from Allaah, so let him praise Allaah for it and tell people about it. But if he sees something other than that, that he dislikes, it is from the Shaytaan, so let him seek refuge with Allaah from its evil and not mention it to anyone, for it will not harm him.” 

(Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 7045).  

So we may sum up from these hadeeth the most important points about what a person should do if he sees a dream that he dislikes, as follows: 

1-     He should know that this dream is from the Shaytan who wants to cause him grief, so he should annoy the Shaytan by not paying any attention to him.

2-     He should seek refuge with Allah from the accursed Shaytan.

3-     He should seek refuge with Allah from the evil of this dream.

4-     He should spit drily to his left three times, i.e., blowing with a little bit of saliva.

5-     He should not tell anyone about it.

6-     He should turn over from the side on which he was sleeping, so if he was lying on his left side he should turn over to his right side, and vice versa.

7-     He should get up and pray. 

If a person adheres to this etiquette, then we hope that this bad dream will not harm him, as it says in the texts. 

And Allah knows best.

-Islam is the way of life-

1 – Al-Bukhari narrated that Abu Umaamah said: When the Prophet (ﷺ) finished eating, he would say, “Al-hamdu Lillaah hamdan katheeran mubaarakan fihi ghayra makfiyyin wa laa muwadda’in wa laa mustaghnan ‘anhu rabbana (Praise be to Allaah, much good and blessed praise. O our Lord, You are not in need of anyone, and we cannot do without Your favour nor dispense with it).” (Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 5458). 

Ibn Hajar said: “ ‘ghayra makfiyyin (You are not in need of anyone)’ means that He has no need of any of His slaves but He is the One Who feeds His slaves and suffices them.” 

2 – It was narrated from Mu’aadh ibn Anas that his father said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever eats some food then says, ‘Al-hamdu Lillaahi allahi at’amani haadha wa razaqnihi min ghayri hawlin minni wa laa quwwata (Praise be to Allaah Who has fed me this and provided me with it with no power or strength on my part),’ his previous sins will be forgiven.” (Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 3458; Ibn Maajah, 3285; classed as hasan by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Tirmidhi, 3348). 

3 – It was narrated that Abu Ayyoob al-Ansaari (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: “When the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) ate or drank anything, he would say, ‘Al-hamdu Lillaah alladhi at’ama wa saqaa wa sawwaghahu wa ja’ala lahu makhrajan (Praise be to Allaah Who has given food and drink,made it easy to swallow and provided an exit for it).’” (Narrated by Abu Dawood, 3851 and classed as saheeh by al-Albaani). 

4 – It was narrated from ‘Abd al-Rahmaan ibn Jubayr that a man who served the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) for eight years told him that he used to hear the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) saying, when food was brought near him, “Bismillaah.” And when he had finished eating he would say, “Allaahumma at’amta wa asqayta wa hadayta wa ahyayta, fa laka’l-hamd ‘ala ma a’tayta (O Allaah, You have fed, given to drink, guided and brought to life, so praise be to You for what You have given).” (Narrated by Ahmad, 16159; classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in al-Silsilah al-Saheehah, 1/111) 

-Islam is the way of life-

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1 – Washing the hands after eating. The Sunnah may be done by washing with water only. Ibn Raslaan said: But it is better to wash the hands with potash or soap or something similar. 

See Tuhfat al-Ahwadhi, 5/485. 

2 – It is Sunnah to say the words of praise to Allaah and dua’ after one has finished eating. When he had finished eating, the Prophet (ﷺ) used to say, “Al-hamdu Lillaahi hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubaarakan fihi ghayra makfiyyin wa laa muwadda’in wa laa mustaghnan ‘anhu rabbana (Praise be to Allah, much good and blessed praise. O our Lord, You are not in need of anyone, and we cannot do without Your favour nor dispense with it).” (Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 5458). 

3 – General etiquette regarding food 

·       Not criticizing the food.

Abu Hurayrah (رضي الله عنه) narrated that the Prophet (ﷺ) never criticized any food. If he liked it he would eat it and if he did not like it he would leave it.

(Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 3370; Muslim, 2046) 

What is referred to here is permissible food; as for haraam food he would criticize it and forbid it. 

·       Moderation in eating and not filling the stomach.

“A man does not fill any vessel worse than his stomach. It is sufficient for the son of Adam to eat enough to keep him alive. But if he must do that, then one-third for his food, one-third for his drink and one-third for his air.” (Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 2380; Ibn Maajah, 3349; classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Tirmidhi, 1939). 

This keeps the body healthy and light, because eating one’s fill makes the body heavy, which leads to laziness in worship and work.

4 – Praising Allah after finishing eating. There is a great deal of virtue in this. It was narrated from Anas ibn Malik that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Allah is pleased with His slave when he eats something and praises Him for it, or drinks something and praises Him for it.” (narrated by Muslim, 2734).

-Islam is the way of liffe-

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1 – Eating with the right hand. It is obligatory for the Muslim to eat with his right hand. It was narrated from Ibn ‘Umar (رضي الله عنه) that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “No one among you should eat with his left hand, or drink with it, as the Shaytan eats with his left hand and drinks with it.” 

(Narrated by Muslim, 2020). 

This applies unless there is a valid excuse; if a person has an excuse for not eating and drinking with his right hand, such as sickness or injury etc., then there is nothing wrong with his eating with his left hand. 

The hadeeth indicates that a person should avoid doing actions that resemble the actions of the Shaytaan, one of them is eating with left hand. 

2 – Eating from what is directly in front of one. It is Sunnah for a person to eat from the food that is directly in front of him, because the Prophet (ﷺ) said to ‘Umar ibn Abi Salamah, “O young boy, say Bismillah, eat with your right hand, and eat from what is directly in front of you.” 

(Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 3576; Muslim, 2022). 

For a person to eat from his companion’s place is bad manners and impolite. His companion may find this off-putting, especially if the food is soupy etc. That is because Ibn ‘Abbas narrated that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “The blessing descends in the middle of the food, so eat from the edges and do not eat from the middle.” 

(Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 1805; Ibn Maajah, 3277. Classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Jaami’,

3 – Eating with three fingers. The Sunnah is to eat with three fingers; eating with more than three fingers is a sign of greed and is bad manners, because there is no need for more than three in order to gather up a date. Unless, like Malaysian, we are eating rice. That is why it is Sunnah to iftar with 3 pieces of dates. Then, eat the rice if you want. This applies if a person is eating with his hand. But there is nothing wrong with using a spoon etc, as we shall see below. 

4 – Eating a piece of food that falls on the floor. If a piece of food falls on the floor, then the person eating should remove any dirt on the food and eat it, because he does not know where the blessing is in his food; it may be in the piece that fell, and leaving it makes a person miss out on the blessing of the food. Anas ibn Maalik narrated that when the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) ate, he would lick his three fingers. Anas said: “And he said, ‘If any one of you drops a piece of food, let him remove any dirt from it and eat it, and not leave it for the Shaytaan.’ And he commanded us to clean the plate, and said, ‘For you do not know where in your food the blessing is.’” (Narrated by Muslim, 2034). 

-Islam is the way of life-

The Etiquette of Eating

In Islam, there is an etiquette for eating, which is divided into categories:  

1.     Etiquette before eating

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2.     Etiquette whilst eating

3.     Etiquette after eating

In this post, I would like to share the etiquette before eating in Islam. While in the next post, I will continue to write about the while and after eating.

So, these are the list of what should we do before eating:

1 – Washing the hands. The hands should be washed before eating, so that our hands clean when we start eating, and so that we will not be harmed by any dirt that may be on the hands. 

2 – Ask about the food if you are a guest and you are not sure what it is. The Messenger (ﷺ) was not eating food until he had been told about it, so that he knows what will he eats. Al-Bukhari narrated from Khalid ibn al-Waleed that he and the 6. Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) entered upon Maimunah, who was his [Khalid’s] maternal aunt and the maternal aunt of Ibn ‘Abbas, and found that she had some roasted lizard that her sister Hafidah bint al-Harith had brought from Najd. She offered Dhab, desert lizard to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), but he did not take the food that was served until he was told what the food is.  The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) stretched forth his hand, then one of the women who were present said, “Tell the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) that what has been offered to him is Dhab.” The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) withdrew his hand from Dhab, and Khaalid ibn al-Waleed asked, “Is Dhab haram, O Messenger of Allah?” He said, “No, but it is not found in the land of my people and I feel that I would have no liking for it. Khalid said, Then, I chewed it and ate it, and the Messenger of Allah was looking at me but not asked me to stop eating.

 3 – Mentioning the name of Allah before eating. It is Sunnah to say “Bismillaah (in the name of Allah)” when starting to eat.

It was narrated from Umm Kalthoom from ‘Aishah (رضي الله عنه) that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “When any one of you eats, let him mention the name of Allah. If he forgets to mention the name of Allah at the beginning, then let him say ‘Bismillaahi awwalahu wa aakhirahu (In the name of Allaah at the beginning and at the end).’” 

(Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 1858; Abu Dawood, 3767; Ibn Maajah, 3264. Classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh Sunan Abi Dawood, 3202). 

-Islam is the way of life-

100 Life Instructions from the Quran 

As a Muslim, we sshould be thankful that Allah has taught us how to live in this world full of cruelty in the Quran. We just left to make a choice to do what he is told and to leave what is forbidden

1. Do not be rude in speech (3:159)
2. Restrain Anger (3:134)
3. Be good to others (4:36)
4. Do not be arrogant (7:13)
5. Forgive others for their mistakes (7:199)
6. Speak to people mildly (20:44)
7. Lower your voice (31:19)
8. Do not ridicule others (49:11)
9. Be dutiful to parents(17:23)
10. Do not say a word of disrespect to parents (17:23)
11. Do not enter parents’ private room without asking permission (24:58)
12. Write down the debt (2:282)
13. Do not follow anyone blindly (2:170)
14. Grant more time to repay if the debtor is in hard time (2:280)
15. Don’t consume interest (2:275)
16. Do not engage in bribery (2:188)
17. Do not break the promise (2:177)
18. Keep the trust (2:283)
19. Do not mix the truth with falsehood (2:42)
20. Judge with justice between people (4:58)
21. Stand out firmly for justice (4:135)
22. Wealth of the dead should be distributed among his family members (4:7)
23. Women also have the right for inheritance (4:7)
24. Do not devour the property of orphans (4:10)
25. Protect orphans (2:220)
26. Do not consume one another’s wealth unjustly (4:29)
27. Try for settlement between people (49:9)
28. Avoid suspicion (49:12)
29. Do not spy and backbite (2:283)
30. Do not spy or backbite (49:12)
31. Spend wealth in charity (57:7)
32. Encourage feeding poor (107:3)
33. Help those in need by finding them (2:273)
34. Do not spend money extravagantly (17:29)
35. Do not invalidate charity with reminders (2:264)
36. Honor guests (51:26)
37. Order righteousness to people only after practicing it yourself(2:44)
38. Do not commit abuse on the earth (2:60)
39. Do not prevent people from mosques (2:114)
40. Fight only with those who fight you (2:190)
41. Keep the etiquettes of war (2:191)
42. Do not turn back in battle (8:15)
43. No compulsion in religion (2:256)
44. Believe in all prophets (2:285)
45. Do not have sexual intercourse during menstrual period (2:222)
46. Breast feed your children for two complete years (2:233)
47. Do not even approach unlawful sexual intercourse (17:32)
48. Choose rulers by their merit (2:247)
49. Do not burden a person beyond his scope (2:286)
50. Do not become divided (3:103)
51. Think deeply about the wonders and creation of this universe (3:191)
52. Men and Women have equal rewards for their deeds (3:195)
53. Do not marry those in your blood relation (4:23)
54. Family should be led by men (4:34)
55. Do not be miserly (4:37)
56.Do not keep envy (4:54)
57. Do not kill each other (4:92)
58. Do not be an advocate for deceit (4:105)
59. Do not cooperate in sin and aggression (5:2)
60. Cooperate in righteousness (5:2)
61. ’Having majority’ is not a criterion of truth (6:116)
62. Be just (5:8)
63. Punish for crimes in an exemplary way (5:38)
64. Strive against sinful and unlawful acts (5:63)
65. Dead animals, blood, the flesh of swine are prohibited (5:3)
66. Avoid intoxicants and alcohol (5:90)
67. Do not gamble (5:90)
68. Do not insult others’ deities (6:108)
69. Don’t reduce weight or measure to cheat people (6:152)
70. Eat and Drink, But Be Not Excessive (7:31)
71. Wear good cloths during prayer times (7:31)
72. protect and help those who seek protection (9:6)
73. Keep Purity (9:108)
74. Never give up hope of Allah’s Mercy (12:87)
75. Allah will forgive those who have done wrong out of ignorance (16:119)
76. Invitation to God should be with wisdom and good instruction (16:125)
77. No one will bear others’ sins (17:15)
78. Do not kill your children for fear of poverty (17:31)
79. Do not pursue that of which you have no knowledge (17:36)
80. Keep aloof from what is vain (23:3)
81. Do not enter others’ houses without seeking permission (24:27)
82. Allah will provide security for those who believe only in Allah (24:55)
83. Walk on earth in humility (25:63)
84. Do not neglect your portion of this world (28:77)
85. Invoke not any other god along with Allah (28:88)
86. Do not engage in homosexuality (29:29)
87. Enjoin right, forbid wrong (31:17)
88. Do not walk in insolence through the earth (31:18)
89. Women should not display their finery (33:33)
90. Allah forgives all sins (39:53)
91. Do not despair of the mercy of Allah (39:53)
92. Repel evil by good (41:34)
93. Decide on affairs by consultation (42:38)
94. Most noble of you is the most righteous (49:13)
95. No Monasticism in religion (57:27)
96. Those who have knowledge will be given a higher degree by Allah (58:11)
97. Treat non-Muslims in a kind and fair manner (60:8)
98. Save yourself from covetousness (64:16)
99. Seek forgiveness of Allah. He is Forgiving and Merciful (73:20)
100. Do not repel the petitioner/beggar (93:10)

trying become a good Muslim :)

There is no such place as the best place to study. It is depends on people’s learning style. Some people cannot study in a quiet places. In a minutes, he can fly to the moon. Some people must study without a single noise even the sound of breathe.

So, here are some places to study but not effective on some people. Make a rule to yourself so you can focus where ever you are.

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§  Library. The library offers a quiet environment with various study spots, including individual cubicles, group study rooms, tables, couches, as well as a variety of information and learning resources.

§  Bedroom. This can be an excellent study location given its convenience and comfort. It's also easy to have all your study materials on hand. However, a bedroom isn't always the best place to study if it's too comfortable or there are too many distractions. Roommates or the bed itself.

§  School's study lounge. Whether you're studying alone or in a small group your school's study lounge can be a good place to study. If you are a figure, well-known person, find somewhere else to study because so many people will greet you and you can’t focus.

§  Classroom. An empty classroom can be an excellent place to study. Some schools or colleges did not lock the door which has no class. What if you try to study at the class where you can concentrate more.

§  Coffee shop. Soft background noise, free wifi, great lighting and a relaxed atmosphere can make a coffee shop a great location to study.

1 Tricks To Make Connections With Everyone (Like A Social Butterfly)

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1. Don’t Be Fake

It’s pretty simple; don’t come across as an attention-seeking machine. Be a real, genuine person to the people communicate with. Don’t worry about how to impress people. We have no time to impress everyone.

2. Be Attentive

People like to be listened to, so listen closely. The best way to get to know someone is to just let them tell you about themselves, so you don’t want to hoard the conversation. Give them plenty of time to speak. They’ll be comfortable around you which could result in a long-lasting relationship.

3. Be Supportive

Look for ways to help others. People like it when you offer a hand because some people even they have problems or issues, it is quite embarrassing to ask someone to help them. So, be supportive.

4. Be Persistent

Don’t be afraid to gain for someone’s attention. Be sure not to be a pest, but don’t give up too easily or you might not make connections you want to.

5. Don’t Be Forgotten

Make an impression. Don’t do anything too over-reacting, but make sure you do something that let people remember you. Ex: at the feast, pour water to people queuing behind us

Friends give influence for who we are. they embarassing us. So, choose your friends wisely :)

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Crying is a normal things to do as a human. Even though, sometimes we are too shy crying in front of people. Why? Because sometimes we live based on people ‘expectation. How do I look? What people say about me? What if I do these? We try to satisfy everyone around us.

There is a time when we feel depressed and nobody can understand us. Then, we want to be alone and cry. But, the place is full of crowd. There is not even one place that has no people. So, let me share something to help you maybe. Laughing.

There are a few public places that you can cry all out and people will not see you weirdly but have sympathy towards you.

1.     Public phone

Just pick up the phone and cry as much as you want.

2.     Your car

First of all, travel to any public place where you might need to have a good sob. Second, it gives you the chance to cry in parking lots, which have plenty of foot traffic for prime people watching. Third, nobody will interrupt you.

3.     The middle of the park

Lay down in the cool grass and put a small towel or a cloth on your face. People will just think you’re taking a nap or tanning.

4.     The religious section of any bookstore

People will just think you’re being self-reflection. They might even touched and impressed with you.

5.     The back of any bus

Buses were basically built for crying. It’s okay.

6.     A child’s birthday party

Children’s birthday parties are notoriously boring, exhausting, and generally weird for adults to attend. You can mix each sob with something like, “they grow up so fast!” and still somehow look sane. Then, just cry.

7.     A wedding

even sometimes, we don’t know the newlyweds. Because they are our parent’s friends.

8.     In the rain

Just as good as it looks in the movies, babe.

9.     The computer lab at any college, especially community college

I hope you try it. :)

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Culture shock is not a scientific term. It's just confusing feelings a person may have after leaving a familiar culture to live in a new culture. It's natural to have difficulty adjusting to a new culture. People from other cultures may have grown up with values and beliefs that differ from yours. Because of these differences, the things they chat about, the ways they express themselves, and the importance of various ideas may be very different from what you are used to. But the culture shock is temporary.

What Causes Culture Shock?

Culture shock isn’t a shameful thing. It is a norm as we try to adopt and adapt to different life. Culture is made up of the common things that members of a community learn from family, friends, media, literature, and even strangers. These things give influence how they look, act, and communicate. Often, you don't even know you're learning these things because they become second-nature to you — for instance, the way you greet people, when you eat your meals each day, the kind of things you find funny, or how you view religion.

When you go to a new place, you often enter a culture that is different from the one you left. Sometimes there are similarities. Other times, they can be very different, and even contradictory.

The differences between cultures can make it very difficult to adjust to the new surroundings. You may encounter unfamiliar clothes, weather, and food as well as different people, schools, and values. You may find yourself struggling to do things in your new surroundings that were easy back home. Dealing with the differences can be very unsettling; those feelings are part adjusting to a new culture.

But it is good in Islam as Allah told us in Quran,

“O mankind, indeed We (Allah) have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another. Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you. Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Acquainted.”

(Alhujurat 49:13)