“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
Category: Humanity
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
The Core Precepts of Islam
“Surely your Lord is Allah, Who created the heavens and the earth in six days, then set Himself on the Throne (of His Dominion), governing all affairs of the universe…” [Qur’an, 10: 3] Islam is not an abstract theorization of some noble concepts, beliefs, and values. It is an ideology-driven applied discipline to reconstruct human … Continue reading The Core Precepts of Islam
The Global View of Islam
“O mankind, We created you from one male and one female…” [Qur’an, 49: 13] Any message that aspires to guide people methodically on how to shape and conduct life with a focus on achieving its purpose by addressing social, economic, family, personal, and interpersonal issues in a balanced and coherent way across racial, ethnic, religious, … Continue reading The Global View of Islam
The Revealed Scriptures: Shared and Distinct Features
“We raised earlier Messengers with clear signs and Divine Books and We have now sent down this Reminder upon you that you may elucidate to people…” [Qur’an: 16: 44] Human civilization has evolved from the Stone Age to the Cyber Age. It did not happen overnight, nor did it happen accidentally or magically. It still … Continue reading The Revealed Scriptures: Shared and Distinct Features
The Dichotomy of Old-age
“Whomsoever We grant a long life, We reverse him in his constitution…” [Qur’an, 36: 68] Every age is a prime age at its precise time in a person’s life. Whatever the age, one is the best at every age. Allah’s creative perfection in fashioning man is not time specific: “Surely We fashioned man in the … Continue reading The Dichotomy of Old-age
Road to Human Ascension
“We honored the children of Adam, and bore them across land and sea… and exalted them above many of Our creatures.” [Qur’an, 17:70] With the exception of man and jinn, all species and physical objects in the universe have originated to function in a predetermined and predictable way. Each is constrained to stay the course … Continue reading Road to Human Ascension
Hygiene, Health and Islam (Part II)
“…Eat of the pure (tayyab) things We have provided you for sustenance …” [Qur’an, 2: 172]A Muslim’s duties fall in three categories: Obligations with respect to Allah SWT, towards humanity, and towards one’s own self. Obligations towards oneself precede the other two categories so that a person is fully prepared to serve Allah SWT and … Continue reading Hygiene, Health and Islam (Part II)
Hygiene, Health and Islam (Part III)
“A strong believer is better and dearer to Allah than a weak one…” [Bukhari, Muslim] The consumption of fermented beverages by humans is as old as human history known to man. Alcoholism is a serious disease. Globally around 120 million people have an alcohol use disorder. In the United States, more than 86% of Americans … Continue reading Hygiene, Health and Islam (Part III)
