“Indeed, We honored the progeny of Adam, and bore them across land and sea and provided them with good things for their sustenance, and exalted them above many of Our creatures.” [Qur’an, 17: 70] The status of a person in an organization corresponds to the role he plays in the system. To begin with, a … Continue reading The Elements of Divine Guidance
Category: Knowledge
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
Frequently Asked Questions about Islam
Q1. Islam is often described as the fastest-growing religion in America and globally. What makes it so appealing? A1. This phenomenon is neither new nor surprising. Islam naturally resonates with those who seek truth, guided by conscience, intellect, and rationality. It is a comprehensive way of life that reforms human conduct and aligns with moral … Continue reading Frequently Asked Questions about Islam
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
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
The Institution of Marriage in Islam
"…He (Allah) has created mates for you from your own kind that you may find peace in them and He has set between you love and compassion…" [Qur'an, 30: 21] Marital relationship and union between genders is a natural and universal phenomenon across all living beings for their multiplication. That is how the human civilization … Continue reading The Institution of Marriage in Islam
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
The Institution of Masjid
“He only shall tend Allah’s masajid who believes in Allah and the Last Day and establishes proper salat and practices zakat and fears none but Allah…” [Qur’an, 9:18] Islam is not a religion in the customary sense or a collection of some noble spiritual practices. It is not a theology or philosophy either, nor is … Continue reading The Institution of Masjid
Eid-ul Adha in the Shadow of Hajj
“And for every people We have laid down a ritual of sacrifice that they pronouncethe name of Allah over the sacrificial animal He has provided them for food …”[Qur’an, 22: 34] In Islam there are five time-specific daily salat (prayers) every Muslim must offer except on two days, marked as Eid-ul Fitr and Eid-ul Adha, … Continue reading Eid-ul Adha in the Shadow of Hajj
Islamic Point of View 