Ramadan is the month of heightened Allah-consciousness, of attaining taqwa (piety), of training ourselves to be the best we can be; a month to initiate improvement of reputation, character and [...]
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RAMADAN – Mending habits and developing characterRAMADAN – Mending habits and developing character
Ramadan is the month of heightened Allah-consciousness, of attaining taqwa (piety), of training ourselves to be the best we can be; a month to initiate improvement of reputation, character and [...]
The Meaning of LifeThe Meaning of Life
Are all of life’s hardships worth enduring? The answer depends on what our goal is in living. In fact, understanding life’s purpose is a slow and absorbing process. We sense [...]
Bank interest and Muslim societyBank interest and Muslim society
There has been confusion about “riba” (interest) among Muslims all over the world, especially among the Indian Muslims. In spite of efforts of the ulama to find a solution, the confusion remains. [...]
Islam: The Religion of ProofsIslam: The Religion of Proofs
“Thus do We explain the proofs in detail, so that they may turn (unto the truth).” [The Qur’an Al-Araaf 174] Many people follow their religions blindly without proof under the justification [...]
Why Do People Call Us Terrorists?Why Do People Call Us Terrorists?
“We believe that Allah is the Creator and Sustainer of all the worlds”, the voice of the little Indonesian girl was sincere, almost pleading. “Our Prophet was sent as mercy [...]
TSUNAMIS AND EARTHQUAKESTSUNAMIS AND EARTHQUAKES
Allah surely creates all these disasters as “warnings” to mankind. He is exalted in power and He has power over all things. Allah testifies to this in the verse: Say: “He has [...]
Islamic Concept of JehadIslamic Concept of Jehad
The Arabic word Jehad literally means “holy struggle”. It is not holy war. War is war. No war can be holy. The blood of humans is holy and sacred. The [...]
The Names of Allah in the QuranThe Names of Allah in the Quran
Allah is “Ism-e-Zaati” (Personal Name) of God. Besides there are ninety nine “Asma-e-Hasana” (Attributive or Adjective or beautiful) names of Allah mentioned in the Quran. The Muslim Sufis, scholars and [...]
WHO IS A MUSLIM?WHO IS A MUSLIM?
What is the criteria laid down by Islam for a person to be known as, identified as and treated as a Muslim so far as matters of civil law and his social relations with other Muslims [...]