“Surely those who do not expect to meet Us, who are gratified with the life of this world and content with it, and are heedless of Our signs, their abode shall be the Fire in return for their misdeeds.” [Qur’an, 10: 7-8] Before we discuss Kufr (atheism) and Shirk (polytheism) and their effects on life, … Continue reading Effects of Kufr and Shirk on Life
Category: society
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
Respect for Life
It is not about a person or many. It's about respect for life under every skin. The Truth of the Qur'an is evidenced everyday: “He who slays a soul……shall be as if he had slain all mankind; and he who saves a life shall be as if he had given life to all mankind…”.[Qur’an; 5: … Continue reading Respect for Life
The Power Behind Change
“…And were it not that Allah repelled one group of people by means of another, the earth would be overlaid with mischief. But Gracious is Allah to the people of the world.” [Qur’an, 2: 251] We live in a dynamic world where the conditions and the circumstances surrounding us constantly change. While this is a … Continue reading The Power Behind Change
Islam and the Society
“And do not create mischief in the earth after it has been set in order…” [Qur’an, 7: 56] The society is paramount in Islam. The underlying theme of all Islamic directives, pursuits, and institutions, whether social, economic, political, or otherwise, is the society and its fitness. This notion is consistent with what Allah SWT says … Continue reading Islam and the Society
