There can be no doubt that Muslims (like anybody else) have a legitimate right to fight against aggression or when oppressed. Islam teaches that warfare is permitted in order to preserve the wellbeing of the community or to prevent oppression from spreading – this may be in the context of defensive or pre-emptive … Read more
A book entitled Earth is a basic reference textbook in many universities around the world. One of its two authors is Professor Emeritus Frank Press. He was the Science Advisor to former US President Jimmy Carter, and for 12 years was the President of the National Academy of Sciences, Washington, DC. His book says that … Read more
Why do Muslims read the Quran in Arabic? Is the Quran translated into different languages? If so, what is the difference between the Arabic and the translated versions? The Quran is only in Arabic. This is not to say that it cannot be translated, but the translation is not the same thing as the original … Read more
The prophecy in the Islamic religious conception is based on the fact that it is information and news from God Almighty to anyone who created it through the King’s meanings of the legislation and religion that God wants his slaves on earth to work and to adopt its laws, the source of revelation in the … Read more
Why the beard scientifically Reduction of skin allergies and asthma People who suffer from pollen allergy, cold and asthma, growing a beard can be one sure shot way to help them in fighting them. Also, it can also reduce the chances in people who are more prone to these allergies and infection. Beard maintains the … Read more
Beginning with the descent of the Quran, the month of Ramadan has always signaled a month of important historical events. We’ve compiled a short list to capture only a selection of these great feats: 1. The Quran was revealed. As Allah mentions in Surah Al-Baqarah, Ramadan is the month in which the Quran was revealed. “The … Read more
Prophets are human beings, who were chosen by Allah to preach the same, universal message: Believing in one God. Prophets guided their nations to reform their morals and purify their souls. This growth was achieved through commands and rules that ensured humans acted morally, honoring them in this life and the next, and to protect … Read more
Hajj is a symbolic demonstration of Muslims unity and harmony; of equality and humility. It is a perpetuation of the legacy of the house of Abraham (peace be upon them). Prophet Abraham was the first to announce the pilgrimage to hijjul-bayt/ journey to the House; a “house” whose grandeur lies in the basic, simple undecorated … Read more
We recite Surah Al Fatihah over 17 times a day, but how often do we stop and ponder over the greatness of this Chapter. Here is a short list of seven amazing virtues of this short yet incredibly powerful chapter of Quran. It is the greatest chapter in the Quran When the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ … Read more
1. The Prophet Muhammad was an Orphan The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him was an orphan. His father died before he was born and his mother died when he was only six years old. Arabia at the time was a very tribal society. Orphans were the lowest class in society because they lacked protection. … Read more