“…It is Allah alone Who guides to the truth. Then, who is more worthy to be followed…?” [Qur’an, 10: 35] The superiority of man over other creations is because of his intellectual capability and his freedom to channel this capability in any direction he chooses by using the means placed at his disposal. It is … Continue reading Moral Structure: Social Imperative for a Just Society
Category: Justice
The Prophet of Humanity
“And We have sent you but as a mercy to mankind.” [Qur’an, 21: 107] The greatness of a leader is predicated upon his comprehension of the existing conditions of his society, his vision for the future, his own conviction in the mission he envisions to pursue, a coherent plan and strategy to divert the course … Continue reading The Prophet of Humanity
The Focus of the Qur’an
"The most Merciful (Allah) has taught this Qur'an. He it is Who created man (and) taught him speech." [Qur’an, 55: 1-4] Every breath we take to stay alive in this world is a favor of Allah SWT, and each one is with His permission. His favors are boundless and beyond human horizon: "Were you to … Continue reading The Focus of the Qur’an
The Laws of Inheritance in Islam
To write a will about the distribution of the wealth a Muslim leaves behind is an obligation in Islam. The inheritance needs to be distributed to the inheritors in accordance with verses: 11, 12 & 176 of surah Al’Nisa [Qur’an, 4: 11, 12 & 176]. However, many of us have our favorite causes to support … Continue reading The Laws of Inheritance in Islam
Gender Balance
“In a fair manner, women have the same rights against their men as men have against them, and men are a degree above them (in responsibility)…” [Qur’an, 2: 228] Since the beginning of human civilization women have been treated unjustly in every society. They have been abused, exploited, and subjected to sub-human standards, including domestic … Continue reading Gender Balance
The Last Sermon of the Prophet Muhammad
After his first and the last Hajj on Friday, 9th Dhul al’Hijjah, 10 AH (632 AC), the day the fictitious lunar calendar coincided with the true calendar, the Prophet Muhammad saw delivered his landmark Sermon in the valley of Arafat in which he spotlighted twenty-five cardinal points, mostly embedded in the Qur’an (Q). These points … Continue reading The Last Sermon of the Prophet Muhammad
Islamic Vision of Democracy
"And those who obey their Lord and establish the Salat (prayers), and conduct their affairs by mutual consultation…” [Qur'an, 42: 38] The essence of democracy is the representation of the members of a political or social unit in managing its affairs. Essentially, a simple majority, by head count of those who participate in the process, … Continue reading Islamic Vision of Democracy
JUSTICE: The Epitome of Islam
“Allah commands you to deliver trusts to those worthy of them; and when you judge between people, to judge with justice…” [Qur’an, 4: 58] Man has been created with an inspired sense of justice and a distinction between right and wrong: “And inspired it (soul with conscience of) what is wrong for it and (what … Continue reading JUSTICE: The Epitome of Islam
Human Sufferings
“Whatever good comes to you, O man, it’s by Allah’s Grace; and whatever evil befalls you, it’s the result of your own doing.” [Qur’an, 4: 79] Right from his conception until he breathes his last, man faces problems, difficulties, risks and dangers: “Man has been created in difficulties.” [Q, 90:4] These challenges may be in … Continue reading Human Sufferings
