Ascending the Stairs of Faith (Part 2)

How close are we to God? Are you one of those taking faith for granted? What acts of worship co ...

Purpose and Spirit of Worship in Islam

How do we, Muslims, worship God, and why? How do the acts of worship translate our relationship ...

Objectives of Fasting and Ramadan

Discussing the objectives of our actions is an important thing because to do so is to discus ...

Rights of the Poor and Needy in Islam

What rights do the poor and needy have in Islam? Why are we, Muslims, entitled to pay prescr ...

Zakah Can Improve the Human Condition

The Qur’an teaches us to work for the good of this life, as well as the hereafter (Al-Baqara ...

Peace, Security and Other Basic Human Rights in Islam

The right of security and protection to a person and all his family is the most basic of all ...

What Are the Essentials of Islam? (Part 1)

Islam is an Arabic word. It means the act of resignation to God. The root word is SLM, prono ...

Worship: A Lifelong Service

What is the real `ibadah (worship) for which God has created you and which He has enjoined u ...

Dhikr: Closeness through Worship

How can one get closer to God through specific acts of worship? Is it through obligatory or ...

A Brief Look at Islam’s Contribution to Mathematics

The new numeric system did not only affect science. Its value was manifest in many aspects o ...

Zakah (Obligatory Charity) in Islam

Zakah is one of the five pillars of Islam. Zakah is mentioned together with Salah in eighty ...

The Four Pillars and the Social Message of Islam

What do the pillars of Islam have to do with the social relations? What message do they have ...

The Prophet On Charity and Its Virtues

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “Save yourself from Hell-fire even by giving half a date- ...

Four Pillars and the Social Message of Islam

What do the pillars of Islam have to do with the social relations? What message do they have ...

Islam & Life’s Struggles: What Is Missing in Your life?

What do you struggle with in life? Do you ever wonder what is really missing in your life, ...

Health and Islamic Philosophy

Establishing Islam not only means establishing mosques, Islamic centers and schools, but als ...

The Deeds Most Beloved to God: The Gates to Goodness

From God’s mercy, there’re some deeds through which we get closer to Him, earn His good plea ...

Zakah in Islam: Concepts and Rules

Why are we obliged to pay Zakah? What is the purpose of paying it? One of the five pillars o ...

Altruism and Regard for Others

Altruism is when a person cares for others’ needs more than his own, despite his need. He mi ...

Worship in Islam: Why Obligatory?

Why is worship obligatory upon Muslims? What does worship teaches us? What are its impacts o ...