"…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
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
Islamic Point of View 