Category Archives: Fhilosophy
What does it mean to have freedom in the West?
What does it mean to have freedom in the West? – This is a burning question that the Muslims in the West must understand clearly since a very pseudo understanding of “freedom” has dominated their thinking. The type of “freedom” that they were bombarded with is one in where materialism takes roots; it is the [...]
3 Steps to a Happy Life
Three Steps to a Happy Life – Happiness is the universal goal of people from all walks of life – be they philosophers of a high intellectual caliber or unlettered laborers – everyone strives in search of happiness and looks for ways to escape the worries of life. However, most people achieve only partial or [...]
The Islamic Lifestyle
The Islamic Lifestyle – In Islam, religion is a complete way of life, not just a spiritual yearning. When a person believes that God has created the world and has sent guidance to human beings, it naturally follows that a believer would want to follow His guidance. Islam provides an entire spiritual and social structure [...]
Respect for Parents and Elders
Respect for Parents and Elders – A Muslim’s duties to his or her parents are secondary only to duties toward Allah, their Lord and Creator. The Prophet Muhammad once asked his companions, “Shall I inform you of the biggest of the major sins?” He repeated the question three times, until the people answered, “Yes, please [...]
A characteristic of believers
A characteristic of believers – The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to highlight the nature of faith and its effects on people, their characters and behavior. He would not, however, group these together and explain them in total so as to give a clear and complete picture of faith and what having faith means [...]
How do I tell my parents and family I’ve become a Muslim?
How do I tell my parents and family I’ve become a Muslim? – This is probably the hardest thing you will have to do as a new Muslim. For many people, it poses the prospect of opening up old wounds, risking hurt feelings on both sides, and threatens to rip apart familial relationships. For others, [...]
The Beauty of Following the Guidance of God
The Beauty of Following the Guidance of God – I said in my last post that Islamic thought divides human beauty into two basic sorts, innate and acquired. Innate beauty is the harmonious balance of the entire range of divine attributes present in the human substance, such as life, consciousness, desire, power, speech, compassion, justice [...]
The prophetic character
The prophetic character – I love the month of Rabi ulAwwwal, and look forward to hosting and attending Milad celebrations, marking the birth anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad. Milads are effective in increasing one’s love for the Prophet whom the Quran exalts, calling him the exemplar for humanity and ‘mercy for all the worlds’.
An Islamic Perspective on Sexuality
An Islamic Perspective on Sexuality – In Islam, sexuality is considered part of our identity as human beings. In His creation of humankind, God distinguished us from other animals by giving us reason and will such that we can control behavior that, in other species, is governed solely by instinct. So, although sexual relations ultimately [...]
Do Muslims celebrate Halloween?
Do Muslims celebrate Halloween? How is Halloween perceived in Islam? To make an informed decision, we need to understand the history and traditions of this festival.
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