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Islam Solves World Poverty and Hunger

2024-04-25T12:04:28

One of the most widespread and dangerous problems faced by humanity is that of poverty, hunger and starvation. There is nothing more horrifying than the realization that as we live our happy lives here, millions of our fellow human beings live in hunger and face starvation. The majority of the world population today lives in poverty. It is clear that the world system we have set up today is unjust and inhumane.

A White Has No Superiority Over a Black

2024-04-25T00:02:19

According to the teachings of Islam, all mankind is from Adam and Eve; an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab, nor a non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab; also a white has no superiority over a black

Why Do Muslims Call Others to Islam?

2024-04-24T11:51:09

Islam is a religion that not only holds all of the answers to life’s big questions but it is also inclusive in that there are no restrictions on who can be a Muslim. Islam is a religion for all places, all time and all people.

Punishment for the Wrong-doers

2024-04-23T23:44:39

Many people mistakenly think that Allah’s punishment for the wrong-doers is quick and comes immediately after they do their wrong-doings or mischievous acts. This is categorically wrong as will be elucidated in the following few lines

A Brief Look at Muslims’ Contribution to Mathematics

2024-04-23T11:33:56

Foremost in the achievements of Muslim scholars was the treatment of numbers. It is impossible to conceive how science could have advanced without a sensible logical numeric system to replace the clumsy numerals of the Roman Empire.

The Orphan in Islamic Law

2024-04-22T23:32:32

Generally, an orphaned child is confronted by poverty and has a weak position in society. A minor child in such a compromised set of circumstances possesses nothing, not even the knowledge of how to cope. A child does not have the experience and life skills to make it on his or her own.

Publicizing Bedroom Secrets

2024-04-22T11:22:52

Whatever happens between a man and his wife should be kept away from others and should be kept as a confidential matter of top secrecy by all possible means.

Positive Thinking in Islam

2024-04-21T22:43:47

A person who always thinks about bad things in his mind and imagines that bad things will happen to him thinks unjustly and unfavorably about God and ends us getting bad things. A person, who has good thoughts, thinks favorably about God, because everything comes into existence through the creation of God, is bestowed with goodness.

Islam and Social Justice (Special Folder)

2024-04-21T10:30:35

Islam has emphasized several principles so that relationships among members of the society may be justly and fairly organized. Foremost among these principles is social justice with all the denotations and connotations the term may involve. The aim behind social justice was to found a society that enjoys peace, fraternity, love, and welfare. Indeed, justice in Islam is not restricted to or practiced on Muslims only. Rather, it is the genuine right of all members of the society regardless of anything else.

Islam and Social Justice (Part 1/2)

2024-04-20T22:14:09

A Prominent Muslim Woman: Lubna of Cordoba

2024-04-20T10:07:32

This article by Dr. Ali Al-Halawani titled: A Prominent Muslim Woman: Lubna of Cordoba, relates some glimpses of the life and qualifications of Lubna of Cordoba who died in 984 AC.

Four Hadiths are Sufficient!

2024-04-19T21:56:04

No doubt Islam is a divine faith revealed by Allah the Almighty Who created the whole universe and beyond to guide all humanity towards the Right Path. The Qur’an, the Divine Book cherished by Muslims, is a comprehensive book that contains everything ever needed by man to obtain the state of being well satisfied in this present life and the hereafter. The one who carried the Qur’an to Muslims was Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessings be upon him) who was sent by Allah to humanity to teach them all about Islam and to show them

An Oasis of Faith (Special Folder)

2024-04-19T09:49:52

In this special folder, we will see some of the glimpses of faith as far as Islam/monotheism is concerned and the manifestations of having faith in Allah the Almighty and how this can help a human being lead his live peacefully and appropriately.

Ultimate Objectivity in the Qur’an

2024-04-18T21:40:46

This is a great lecture by Dr. Jamal Badawi, Canada, on the ultimate objectivity in the Qur’an. It is a brief explanation of verses 34:24-25 from the Qur’an which explain to a Muslim the proper way to speak to people of other religions or beliefs, when conveying the message of Islam. Join us to watch and learn more.

Fruits of Honoring One’s Family Ties

2024-04-18T09:20:20

Verily, maintaining good relations with one’s family and relatives makes one’s house a prosperous one and increases one in wealth and property. Ibn Abbas (May Allah be pleased with him) narrated from the Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him) that he said: “Verily, Allah may make the houses of such and such people prosperous and increase their wealth for them whereas He has never looked at them since He created them out of hate. It was said: Oh Messenger of Allah! How is that? He said: Because they maintain good relations with their families.”

The Date of the Lunar Landings

2024-04-17T21:10:53

The word “Qamar” means “Moon,” and the word “Moon” appears in the first verse of Surat al-Qamar. There are 1390 verses from that verse to the end of the Qur’an. The year 1390 in the Islamic calendar corresponds to 1969 AD, the date of the lunar landings. This, one of the greatest landmarks in human history, was indicated 14 centuries beforehand.

Honoring One’s Family Ties

2024-04-17T09:02:17

Maintaining good relations with one’s kins is regarded as a way or means for the increase in blessings in one’s lifetime and the prolongation of one’s life span. Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (Peace and blessings be upon him) said, “He who desires ample provisions and his life be prolonged, should maintain good ties with his blood relations.” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)

Khawlah Bint Al Azwar: Woman in Black

2024-04-16T20:48:31

The recorded history of that era mentions repeatedly the feats of Khawlah in battles that took place in Syria, Jordan and Palestine. In one instance, she fought in disguise to rescue her brother Dirar after the Romans captured him. Witnesses say that she was in fact much braver than many men. In addition to that, and whenever she did not carry her sword, she took the responsibility of organizing medical care to treat the wounded during the battles.

How Ibn al-Haytham Changed the Course of Science! (P. 2)

2024-04-16T08:33:22

Ibn al-Haytham grew up at a time when schools and libraries flourished in the Muslim civilization. Students had access to highly trained scholars who could teach a variety of subjects, including law, literature, medicine, mathematics, geography, history and art. Debates and discourses were popular and took place in Arabic. Scholars enjoyed discussing ideas from newly translated ancient manuscripts.

Does God Exist? (Special Folder)

2024-04-15T20:21:35

If any reasonable person starts to look around himself giving it a moment to ponder about the marvellous creation of God (Allah the Almighty, the Creator of all), one would certainly see the many signs of God’s Ultimate and Unlimited Power reflected in everything around us. The rivers, the oceans, the seas, the land, the heaven, the stars, the plants, the animals and even the human beings themselves. All these and many other creatures are full of miraculous signs that prove the Oneness of God and His Ultimate Power that can neither be ignored nor defied by any of His creatures!