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  • Ecology and Islamic values - IV

    Fitrah, "Deep primordial nature" As opposed to certain popular doctrines, which hold that the cosmos is flawed and human nature is basically bad, Islam tells us that our deepest nature is beautiful, harmonious and right. It is only ignorance and bad choices, not an original built-in flaw, that can prevent us from realizing the fullest fruits.. More

  • Mutual Conjugal Rights and the Prophet’s Recommendations - I

    We understand the woman's status in the family through knowing the similar and mutual rights of both spouses. Indeed, she has an exalted position that is secured by the marriage contract which Allah the Exalted referred to, in the verse where He Says (what means): {And they have taken from you a solemn covenant} [Quran 4:21] Preface Spouses have.. More

  • Ecology and islamic values III

    "Tawheed" and 'Adl, "Unity" and 'Justice" Allah's Tawheed or Unity is central to the Quranic message, and with that unity comes perfect justice. The idea that everything in this world, indeed everything in all of the many worlds that surround us in space and time, and perhaps other dimensions as well, stems from a single source,.. More

  • Ecology and Islamic values - I

    I could understand "do not drink the water." Or even "no swimming—polluted water." But "do not touch the water"!? Something about that sign, and the reality it pointed to seemed deeply, irrevocably wrong. The fact that it was the nearest campground to Disneyland somehow made the whole situation even creepier. The.. More

  • The Guidance of the Prophet in Visiting the Sick

    Human beings naturally love those who are kind to them and show their concern about them, and this type of love increases in moments of human weakness, like when a person is bedridden and diseases afflict and exhaust him. In this situation, visiting has a far-reaching effect and a deep impact that has its source in the compassion and condolences that.. More

  • The Prophet’s Guidance in His Khutbahs

    The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, was distinguished by being granted the keys of eloquent speech and wise sayings. He, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam, said: “I was given the keys of eloquent speech.” He, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, would use simple words and a fine style in his Khutbahs (sermons) and Hadeeths. His.. More

  • The Prophet’s Guidance in Trading

    The life of the prophets, may Allah exalt their mention, were complete and combined the human aspects and characteristics of the Divine Message. Like all other prophets and messengers, the human nature of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, was mentioned in his biography and anyone who reads it can easily recognize it. Like all people,.. More

  • The Guidance of the Prophet in Marriage

    Allah The Almighty urges and encourages marriage because of the great wisdom behind it and the benefits it brings mankind including lowering the gaze, maintaining chastity, preserving purity of ancestry, producing righteous children, achieving psychological and spiritual tranquility between the husband and wife, protecting against unlawful relationships,.. More

  • The Guidance of the Prophet in Travels

    Traveling gives people an opportunity to get away from work pressure and the problems of daily life, so Ash-Shaafi’i, may Allah have mercy upon him, recommended that everyone travel, especially as there are five benefits to traveling. It assists in: 1- Relieving sorrow 2- Earning a living 3- Acquiring knowledge 4- Making friendships 5-.. More

  • Prophetic Guidance in sleeping and waking up

    The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, chosen by Allah The Almighty as the best of all people and sent as a mercy to His slaves, was, in every aspect, the finest example of guidance to model oneself on. He, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, was the perfect role model in his worship and daily life, in public and private, whether night.. More

  • The Prophet’s Guidance in Eating and Drinking

    Food is an immense Divine blessing that Allah The Almighty drew man's attention to in many Quranic verses so we can contemplate it, understand its value and consequently thank the continual Provider and Generous, Allah The Almighty, Who Says (what means): {Then let mankind look at his food - How We poured down water in torrents, Then We broke open the.. More