Before discussing the concept of equality and how it relates to men and women in Islam, we need to make an important distinction. Many people who speak about equality presume that this should be reflected in treating two groups...
Allah Almighty has promised victory for this Ummah (Muslim nation), even if it be after a long stretch of time. Unfortunately, the Ummah today is passing through a bitter state of division, discord and weakness, incurring regress and humiliation,...
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights deals with many issues. It attempts to ensure humankind treat each other with respect and dignity. Islam is a religion that holds respect, dignity and tolerance in very high esteem and the rights...
In a world that prides itself on progress and enlightenment, it is disheartening to witness the erosion of fundamental freedoms in the name of secularism. France's recent ban on the wearing of the Abaya in state schools is a...
Khushuu', translated as tranquillity, is the heart of Salaah. It tells the extent of a slave's submission to his Lord, and could mildly or greatly affect one's reward, if not properly maintained in Salaah. Therefore, anything that affects Khshuu'...
Going by its literal Arabic translation, Hijri means ‘migration’. In this case, it refers to the Holy Prophet’s (PBUH) migration, or Hijra, from Mecca to Madinah in the year 622 AD. But, amazingly, the Islamic Calendar didn't start from...
Question:
My husband is a doctor. I have a son and a daughter. My husband earns enough to fulfill our needs properly and is also able to save his earnings. He provides money for necessary needs of the family for...
It is narrated in the books of Imams Al-Bukhari and Muslim that Anas Ibn Malik said:
"Some people of (the tribes of) 'Ukl and 'Uraynah came to Al-Madeenah and its climate did not suit them. So the Prophet ordered them to go to...
Another matter regarding the Internet which is associated with the preconditions of the Hour is the saying of the Prophet as in the book of Imam Ibn Hibban : “Lying will spread.” A liar will be punished in his grave by having his...
One of the necessary aspects of this brotherhood is love. That is, it is an obligation upon all Muslims to love their brother Muslims. In fact, they should love them in a manner similar to the way they care...
