Tag Archives: About Islam
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 [...]
Benefits of Ramadan
Benefits of Ramadan – The lessons learned during Ramadan should last throughout the whole year – Ramadan is a period of fasting, reflection, devotion, generosity and sacrifice observed by Muslims around the world. While major holidays of other faiths have largely become commercialized events, Ramadan retains its intense spiritual meaning.
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 [...]
The Status of Parents in Islam
The Status of Parents in Islam - All religions and all societies have given parents an honorable status. From a purely material viewpoint, we find ourselves indebted to our parents, particularly our mother. She not only nourished us in her womb, but went through pain and suffering. She loved us even before we were born. [...]
Is it true that there is no such thing as the veil in the Judaeo-Christian tradition?
Is it true that there is no such thing as the veil in the Judaeo – Christian tradition? – let us shed some light on what is considered in the West as the greatest symbol of women’s oppression and servitude,
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’.
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.
The Realization of the Goal of Islam In Faithful and Observant Communal Life
The Realization of the Goal of Islam In Faithful and Observant Communal Life – Muslims believe that they have been called by God to establish a righteous human political and social order on earth. The only way to live gratefully as God’s caliphs is to make full use of what he has bestowed on humankind. [...]
Better Muslim Than Gay
Better Muslim Than Gay – Lately I’ve been hearing a lot about how much my people are under attack in America today. The thing is, though, as an American Muslim, I don’t really feel under attack. Annoyed? Sure. But attacked? No.
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