The recent blasphemous defamation of the grand status of Prophet Muhammad (SA) has sparked much rage and anger of Muslims across the globe. The movie, “Innocence of Muslims” co-scripted and directed by Sam Bacile, denigrates the status of the Prophet (SA) and deliberately maligns him, Islam, and Muslims. Such anti-Islam film is proof that hatred […]
﴿و ما كان لمؤمن و لا مؤمنة إذا قضى الله و رسوله أمرا أن يكون لهم الخيرة من أمرهم و من يعصي الله و رسوله فقد ضلّ ضلالا بعيدا﴾ – ألأحزاب: 36. “No believing man nor any believing woman should exercise any choice in their affair once Allah and His messenger have decided upon some […]
This is a two part essay about Quran and healing. .We will address within this article several ways that the Quran promotes healing and a balanced society. This part of the article addresses Man’s connection to the world. No longer can mankind believe themselves to be individual entities operating independent of the whole. So, what […]
This is a two part essay about Quran and healing. Allah has proven the authenticity of the Quran through various platforms; One which is the medical field. Amazingly, what was once considered superstition now is proven true through Allah’s perfect book. We will address within this article several ways that the Quran promotes healing and […]
With the conclusion of yet another month of Ramadan, we hope and pray that we have gained the forgiveness and mercy of Allah (SWT) and that we live till next year to have the opportunity and reap the fruits of this holy month. Farewell to the month of good manners, farewell to the month of […]
All acts of worship have an outer dimension and an inner dimension and we have been commanded to observe both of these as they are necessary for the individual to reach the reality and essence of his worship. Fasting, like prayer, zakat, Hajj and all other direct forms of worship has a surface level and […]
Birth Madina, 3 A.H, a peaceful night, in the middle of the holy month of Ramadan. The Prophet is overjoyed. He has just received the best of news. He is a grandfather for the very first time! The source of his joy is a handsome baby boy, born to his only beloved daughter Fatima (sa) […]
Children are supposed to be innocent. You appreciate their gentle nature, sweet smiles and generosity but then comes their first lie. It stuns you since you know your child is so young and you can see how obvious the lie is. If your child is young, you should not be worried. Your young one isn’t […]
This is the final part of a series of articles discussing the Islamic perspective on physical health. We have already discussed what health is, the importance of striving for physical health as a duty of every Muslim and the dietary means of attaining good physical health according to the Qur’an and Ahlul-Bait (peace be upon […]
In parts 1 and 2 we discussed the high prevalence of cardiovascular disease as well as the inter-related scientific, spiritual and Islamic reasons for maintaining physical health. The question now arises: what practical steps can we take to optimise our physical health? The practical advice we have stems from three main sources; Allah (s.w.t.) through […]