"…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
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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
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
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
Ramadan: Pursuit of Moral Excellence
The collective happiness of society rests on human behavior alone. Yet, despite amazing progress in just about every field of human endeavor, this quintessence of humanity remains completely dark. Man is mindlessly focused on selfish worldly aspirations at the expense of society’s welfare. Escalating bloody violence is out of hand, threatening every community in modern … Continue reading Ramadan: Pursuit of Moral Excellence
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
Sins and Forgiveness in Islam
The center of gravity of Islam’s ideology and apex of its creed is the Sovereignty of Allah swt in His existence, attributes, and authority. The Creator and Master of the universe introduces Himself: “Highly blessed is He, Who has sent down Al’Furqan (Qur’an) to His servant (Prophet Muhammad) so that it may be a warner … Continue reading Sins and Forgiveness in Islam
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
Islamic Point of View 