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Copyright in Islam

2024-04-28T12:56:51

The author of a book who has worked day and night to write a book is obviously the best person who deserves its publication for commercial purposes. If every other person is allowed to publish the book without the author’s permission, it will certainly violate the rights of the author, and the law of copyright protects him from such violation of rights.

A Pioneer of the Environment

2024-04-28T00:46:00

The Prophet’s life reveals that he was a staunch advocate of environmental protection. One could say he was an “environmentalist avant la lettre”, a pioneer in the domain of conservation, sustainable development and resource management, one who constantly sought to maintain a harmonious balance between man and nature.

A Tale of an Old Shoe

2024-04-27T12:36:26

The poor man kept crying and tears continued to drop from his eyes while looking toward the sky as a sign of gratitude and giving thanks to this generous divine grant from the Creator of all, Allah the Almighty.

Health in Islam (P. 2)

2024-04-27T00:24:08

If one becomes obsessed with food or indulges in too much unwholesome or junk food he or she may become physically weak or distracted from his primary purpose of serving God. On the other hand, if one concentrated exclusively on spiritual endeavors and neglected their health and nutrition, weakness injury or illness would also result in failure to carry out obligatory worship. The guidance found in the Qur’an and the traditions of Prophet Muhammad advise humankind to maintain a balance between these two extremes.

Health in Islam (P. 1)

2024-04-26T12:17:39

The comprehensiveness of Islam allows every aspect of life, from sleeping and washing, to praying and working, to be an act of worship. One who is truly submitted to God is grateful for the countless blessings in his or her life and wants to thank and praise God for His generosity, kindness and mercy. Prophet Muhammad explained that we should be thankful to God in every situation, whether we perceive it to be good or bad.

Amrah bint Abdul Rahman

2024-04-26T00:08:21

Born during the era of the third Caliph ‘Uthman ibn Affan around 29 AH, she was brought about in the household of Lady A’ishah (Mother of the Believers) from whom she learned the Prophetic Hadith and fiqh and became one of the greatest scholars of all time.

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.