Category: Humanity

Whole Person Health

To the exclusion of all other species, humans are an exceptionally complex and dynamic living creature on Earth. His cognitive functions, intellectual faculties, freedom of choice and action, and his relentless creative instincts for exploration and invention make him unique and phenomenal. His perspectives and perceptions, his view of the universe around him, and his … Continue reading Whole Person Health →

Negativism against Public Schools

“….. O my Lord, increase my knowledge.” [Qur’an, 20: 114] The call for Muslims is to live in this material world with moral excellence, by following the code of Islam, and continuously striving for achieving the highest level of perfection possible. This does not imply, however, that they should shield themselves, for instance, in protected … Continue reading Negativism against Public Schools →

Lawful and Prohibited in Islam

“And do not utter falsehoods by letting your tongues declare: This is lawful and that is unlawful, thus fabricating lies against Allah …” [Qur’an, 16: 116] Introduction:In Islam, none but Allah SWT has the right to declare a thing to be lawful (Halal) or unlawful (Haram). Of course, a knowledgeable person who acknowledges the divine … Continue reading Lawful and Prohibited in Islam →

Shielding Society against Infidelity

“Do not even approach Zina for it is a monstrous act, and an evil way” [Qur’an, 17: 32] The assertion that stoning to death for committing adultery is not in the Qur’an is over a century-old argument, repeated time and again, by the orientalists and the opponents of Islam, particularly the affiliates of the British … Continue reading Shielding Society against Infidelity →

Khilafat-e-Ra’shidah: An Integral Part of Islam

“…Your Lord is Allah alone, Who created the heavens and the earth…then sat upon the throne of His kingdom…Who created the sun, the moon and the stars, all of which are under His Command…His is the creation and His the Sovereignty…the Lord of the worlds!” [Qur’an, 7: 54] Khilafat-e-Rashidah (The Rightly-Guided Caliphate) is a period … Continue reading Khilafat-e-Ra’shidah: An Integral Part of Islam →

The True Order of Life: Challenge and Perseverance

“The True order of life with Allah is Islam…”[Qur’an, 3:19] Humanity has remained a victim of injustice, aggression, and brutality since the time immemorial. The forms, methods, and degrees of barbarity by man against his own kind have varied through history, but not the core ferocious motives. Behaviorally, man still lives in the dark ages … Continue reading The True Order of Life: Challenge and Perseverance →

Islamic Code of Family Life

                                    “Enter the Paradise, you and your wives, to enjoy…and live therein forever … This is the    Paradise you inherit because of what you used to do.” [Qur’an, 43: 70, 72] The spousal relationship between man and woman is the bedrock of human social life. Marriage is a formalization of this sacrosanct relationship and it … Continue reading Islamic Code of Family Life →

Beyond Ramadan

"…Allah wants you to complete the prescribed period (of Fasting) and to glorify Him for the Guidance…" [Qur'an, 2: 185] The ethnic and religious polarization, cultivation of cultural divisions, relentless fueling of ideological differences, and geopolitical crises in an already troubled world suggest that a more tumultuous time lies ahead for humanity. It is disturbing … Continue reading Beyond Ramadan →

Diversity within Unity of Purpose

"...Cooperate with one another in goodness…and do not cooperate in sin..." [Qur’an, 5: 2] Any formidable campaign aimed to be enduring and impactful in transforming a society needs to be rational, pragmatic, and dynamic. The code of life Islam presents is consistent with human nature, progressive, and realistic in its mission. It consists of both … Continue reading Diversity within Unity of Purpose →