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Faith, Family, and the Protection of Identity
Among the greatest blessings Allah the Almighty gives a person is the blessing of Iman (faith). Through faith, the heart finds peace, life gains meaning, and a person learns the difference between truth and falsehood. But faith does not remain strong on its own. It must be protected and nourished through worship, knowledge, remembrance of Allah the.. More -
Education and the Preservation of Islamic Identity
Introduction In Islam, knowledge occupies a noble and foundational position. The very first revelation to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) began with the command to read, indicating the central importance of learning in the life of a Muslim. Allah the Almighty says (what means): “Read in the name of your Lord who created.” (Qur’an.. More -
Building a Strong Muslim Identity in Modern Society
Across many parts of the world today, Muslims live as minorities within societies shaped by values and lifestyles very different from Islamic teachings and values. In such environments, many Muslims — especially parents — ask an important question: how can we preserve our Islamic identity without cutting ourselves off from the society around.. More -
The Call to Islam
Islam is Allah's final Message to mankind in its most perfect form. This is proclaimed in the following verse (what means): "Today I have perfected your religion for you and I have completed thus My favors upon you and I have chosen for you Islam as your religion."[Quran 5: 3] Furthermore, Islam is the only religion accepted by Allah... More -
Goals of Islam
A - Worshipping Allah Alone: This is the reason for which Allah created all that exists: Angels, Jinn, mankind, heavens, earth and animals etc. Allah created everything only to worship Him Alone. He Said, (what means):"Do you not see that to Allah prostrates whoever is in the heavens and whoever is on the earth and the sun, the moon, the stars,.. More -
Belief in the Heavenly Books - II
Distortion of the Injeel (Gospel) The Injeel was also distorted and altered and is not in its original state in which Allah The Almighty revealed it. Christians contintued altering and changing its facts so as to attain their desired worldly gains. The distortion of the current versions of the Injeel can simply be proved if we know that they are four.. More -
Belief in the Heavenly Books - I
In the cave of Hiraa’ and away from people, Jibreel (Gabriel) came down to our Prophet Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, while he was worshiping Allah The Almighty The One Who Has no partner and said to him: "Recite." Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said, "I cannot recite,". Jibreel pressed him hard.. More -
Islam: A Complete Code of Life
Islam is an all-embracing way of life. It extends over the entire spectrum of life, showing us how to conduct all human activities in a sound and wholesome manner. It does not allow a hierarchy of priests or intermediaries between Allah and human beings, no farfetched abstractions and no complicated rites and rituals. Everybody can readily understand.. More -
Equality in Islam
One basic element in the value system of Islam is the principle of equality or equity. This value of equality is not to be mistaken for or confused with identicalness or stereotype. Islam teaches that in the sight of Allah Almighty, all people are equal, but they are not necessarily identical. There are differences of abilities, potentials, ambitions,.. More -
Whom Must We Worship?
The submission of man to His Creator is the essence of Islam. The name "Islam" is chosen by God (Allah) and not by man. It is the same unifying Message revealed to all the Prophets and Messengers by Allah, and which they spread amongst their respective nations. It was revealed in its final form to Muhammad,sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam,(may.. More -
Who invented the Trinity? -II
The Church Puts Its Foot Down The matter was far from settled, despite Constantine’s high hopes. Arius and the new bishop of Alexandria, a man named Athanasius, began arguing over the matter even as the Nicene Creed was being signed; "Arianism" became a catchword from that time onward for anyone who did not hold to the Doctrine of.. More -
The moral system in Islam
Islam has laid down universal fundamental rights for humanity that are to be observed and respected under all circumstances. In order to realise these rights in one's everyday social life, Islam provides both legal safeguards and a very effective moral system. In brief, whatever improves the well-being of an individual or a society is morally good,.. More -
Morality in Islam
One of the most important aspects of a Muslim's life is to have high moral standards. Since the beginning of Islam, Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallamwas mainly concerned with teaching and disciplining Muslims to have the best manners and personal characteristics. His personal life and behavior were reflective of his teachings, which were.. More -
Muslims: Pioneers of pharmacology
Muslim pharmacy (Saydalah) as a profession and a separate entity from medicine was recognised by the beginning of the ninth century. This century not only saw the founding and increase in the number of privately owned pharmacy shops inBaghdadand its vicinity, but in other Muslim cities as well. Many of the pharmacists who managed them were skilled.. More -
Atoms that Come Alive
Atoms are the building blocks of both animate organisms as well as inanimate objects. Since atoms are inanimate particles, it evokes extreme astonishment that they are the building blocks of living beings. This is an issue evolutionists can never explain. Just as it is impossible to imagine pieces of stone coming together to form living organisms,.. More
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