Site Admin One of the characteristics of human nature that Islam promotes in humans is generosity. The need to be generous to family, friends, neighbors, strangers and even enemies is mentioned repeatedly in the Quran and in the authentic traditions of Prophet Muhammad (God’s blessings and peace be upon him). There is no better time to talk … Weiterlesen
The importance of prayer in Islam cannot be underestimated. It is the first pillar of Islam that the Prophet mentioned that God’s blessings and peace were on him right after the mention of the creed that made you Muslim. It was made a duty for all prophets and all peoples. God has declared his mandatory … Weiterlesen
Islam uses the lunar calendar – this means that every month begins to observe the new moon, because the lunar calendar is about eleven days shorter than the solar calendar, the Islamic months „move“ every year . This year (2008) the Islamic month of Ramadhan falls almost exactly in September. For Muslims, the arrival of … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 2): Fasting during the day Ramadhan is a very special month for Muslims because Muslims all over the world perform many different acts of worship, of which fasting is the most important. This fasting in Ramadhan is one of the five pillars of Islam, it is a duty for all adults … Weiterlesen
[German – German – ألماني] Mostafa Malaekah Translator: A group of translators 1434 – 2013 المرأة في الإسلام „باللغة الألمانية“ مصطفى ملائكة ترجمة: مجموعة من المترجمين 1434 – 2013 Description: The status of women and gender equality in Islam . introduction The issue of gender equality is important, relevant and topical. Debates and writings on … Weiterlesen
Fourteen centuries ago, Islam gave women rights, rights that their European counterparts could not have imagined. Bold words! Words that have been uttered over and over again, especially in the past two or three decades by Muslim converts and Islamic writers, academics and educators around the world. Women’s rights, responsibilities and selection were the subjects … Weiterlesen
In the past few years, a small piece of fabric has caused a stir. The headscarf or hijab that Muslim women wear on their heads is making headlines all over the world. Hijab is prohibited in French public schools and other European countries have adopted or are in the process of legislating similarly. In Australia, … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 2) Introduction The issue of gender equality is important, relevant and current. Debates and writings on this topic are becoming more and more diverse in their perspectives. The Islamic perspective on this issue is the one that is least understood and most misinterpreted by non-Muslims and Muslims alike. This article is … Weiterlesen
For centuries, women around the world have been aware of the liberation based on the concept of holding onto the hijab. Current events in the world have once again brought the issue of women’s liberation to the fore. Can a woman who holds on to the hijab be released? Can a religion that regards decency … Weiterlesen
Judith Warner’s book Perfect Madness, published by Riverhead Books, tells us that Warner found out during her research: “Seventy percent of American mothers say they find it ‚incredibly stressful‘ to be a mother these days . ” „It is reported that thirty percent of young mothers have depression.“ In countries where all that glitters is … Weiterlesen