The Status of the Elderly in Islam On a visit to a post office in San Diego, California, I noticed an elderly lady struggling to get out of her car. Alone and probably in her mid seventies she held the door with a trembling hand as she stepped out of [...]
By: Dr. Jamal Badawi The Impact of Faith on Our Behavior Each of the basic divine attributes has a practical relevance and implication in the day to day life of various individuals. Here, we will discuss a variety of them. Oneness of God When discussing the oneness of God this [...]
The Story of Moses and Khidr: A Reminder to Trust in God and Have Patienc God conveys a very interesting meeting in the Quran between Moses and Khidr, a man endowed with knowledge of the unseen by God. This passage effectively portrays the limitations of human vision and intellect, as [...]
By: Saadia Z. Yunus Confronting Child Abuse: Protecting Our Vulnerable Children He sits outside of his house hiding behind a bush. His eyes are on the front door waiting for it to open. The seconds feel like hours as sweat drips down the side of his face. Finally, the door [...]
By: Saulat Pervez Muslim Astronomers and Mariners Guided Columbus It is a known fact that Muslim Europeans of the Middle Ages were far more advanced than their non-Muslim counterparts, thanks to the Golden Ages of Spain and Sicily under Muslim rule. Yet, many people forget that Muslim astronomers and mariners [...]
By: Suzy Ismail Life’s fragility should remind us of the greatness of God, and the goodness of God’s creation should inspire us to respect life. Adapted from remarks made in the Princeton University Chapel for Respect Life Sunday. Islam's Respect for Life: A Counter to Modernity's Disregard In a world [...]
By: Azra Awan Eid-ul-Adha: A Celebration of Historical Significance and Spiritual Unity for Muslims Worldwide Muslims from all over the world anticipate the annual three-day celebration of a historical event that took place thousands of years ago during the time of Prophet Abraham [pbuh]1. This occasion, known as Eid-ul-Adha [...]
By: Faisal Kutty Embark on the Spiritual Journey: Discover the Significance of Hajj and the Pilgrimage to Mecca Millions of pilgrims from all over the world will be converging on Mecca in the coming days. They will retrace the footsteps of millions who have made [...]
By: Osman Shaheen How the Prophet Muhammad's (peace be upon him) Character Changed the World Many of the problems facing people in today’s world can be traced to a lack of adherence to moral values. From murder to embezzlement, the number and size of criminal activities have increased exponentially [...]
By: Dr. Mohammad Omar Farooq Embracing Islam: A Path of Complete Submission and Endless Rewards Islam teaches us to submit completely and whole-heartedly. "O you who believe! Enter into Islam completely, whole-heartedly..." (Quran 2:208) It also calls for a submission that is spontaneous and conscientious, without any hesitation or resistance [...]
