(part 1 of 2): Physiology Before we discuss the concept of equality – and how it relates to men and women in Islam – we have to make an important difference. Many people who talk about equality understand that this should mean treating two groups exactly the same way. However, this is not always appropriate. … Weiterlesen
The spread of a world religion Lucy Berrington found that despite the hostile media coverage in the West, Muslim belief in the West was gaining more and more followers. Countless British citizens, mostly women, convert to Islam in times of deep divisions between the Anglican and Catholic Church. The number of conversions has increased so … Weiterlesen
Sami al-Majid One of the basic truths that come from the sacred texts is that no one can be compelled to accept Islam. It is the duty of Muslims to provide people with evidence of Islam so that they can recognize the truth of being wrong. According to this, whoever wants to can accept Islam … Weiterlesen
The earth is a living planet, on which many complex systems run perfectly and continuously, non-stop. If you compare them with other planets, it becomes obvious that the earth was „designed“ in all aspects especially for human life. Built on delicate equilibria, life prevails in every place on this planet, from the atmosphere to the … Weiterlesen
True joy and inner peace arise through submission to the orders of the creator and sustainer of this world. God says in the Quran: „Truly, in the memory of God the hearts become calm.“ (Quran 13:28) On the other hand, those who turn away from the Quran will have a difficult life in this world. … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 3): ideas of happiness Although happiness may be one of the most important things in life, science cannot explain much about it yet. Your term itself is difficult to grasp. Is it an idea, a feeling, a virtue, a philosophy or is it only programmed in our genes? There is no … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 4): The Obstacles to Achieving Inner Peace The theme of inner peace addresses a universal need. There is no one on this planet who does not want inner peace. It is not a desire that is new in our time; it is rather something that everyone looks for at all times, … Weiterlesen
When a child is born, it has a natural belief in God. This natural belief is called „Fitrah“ in Arabic. [1] If the child were left to its own devices, it would grow up knowing that there is only one God; but all children are exposed to the influences of their environment, be it directly … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 2): endure suffering with patience Before we talk about how a believer behaves when he is sick or injured, it is important to understand what Islam is telling us about life in this world. Our existence here on earth is just a short stay on the way to our real life in … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 3) “He (God) said:“ What prevented you (o Satan) from prostrating after I told you to? ? “ He (Satan) said: „I am better than he (Adam). You created me out of fire, but you made him out of clay!“ (Quran 7:12) This is how the history of racism begins. Satan considered … Weiterlesen