Prophet Muhammad: The Emancipator of Women’s Rights
Because the Prophet’s intervention women were treated as equals, given rights. Learn how the Prophet’s significant contribution to women’s rights inspired Shaista Aziz, a writer and journalist,...
Read More »Ibn Rushd: The Muslim Averroes
Abul-Walid ibn Rushd, known in the West as Averroes, was the exemplar of a Muslim scientist and one of the greatest of all times. Who is such a great philosopher of Islam who shaped Western thinking?
Read More »New Muslims and Halloween
One of the problems faced by new Muslims is the issue of different celebration held throughout the year. Halloween or Hallowe'en or All Hallows' Eve is one example.
Read More »What Do Muslims Celebrate?
What holidays do Muslims celebrate and in what way? Do all widespread ‘Islamic’ celebrations have roots in Islam? Here’s a clear and simple explanation of what is Islamic and non-Islamic about celebrations in Islam…
Read More »How Can Muslims Celebrate Non-Muslim Feasts?
Islam places great importance on kind treatment and social ties, not to mention one’s family and friends. On what conditions can a Muslim join non-Muslims during holiday seasons?
Read More »Hijrah: Migration for Peace
It was when Prophet Muhammad began calling people to Islam after the revelation came to Him. He climbed As-Safa mount and called out people and they gathered around him.
Read More »The Hijrah: History and Living Lessons
The Muslims’ Hijrah (migration) to Madinah was the outset of a comprehensive mature Islamic civilization shedding its light on Muslims and the whole world with its genuine Islamic morality in all fields of life.
Read More »Between a New Hijri Year and a Leaving One
Allah’s Mercy encompasses all things. Whoever repents after doing wrong, Allah will accept his repentance, for Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.
Read More »Think before Doing… Is It Really for the Sake of God?
If you intend to do something, you have a motive or purpose. How often do you assess your motives before doing anything? Why should it be for the sake of God?
Read More »Women through the Eyes of Islam
In a world full of challenges, burdens and responsibilities where could the Muslim woman find their feet? Where’re they in the global pursuit of so-called liberation?
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