Tag Archives: Ethics

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 [...]

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. [...]

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, [...]

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,

Morality and Ethics in Islam

Morality and Ethics in Islam – Islam is a comprehensive way of life, and morality is one of the cornerstones Islam. Morality is one of the fundamental sources of a nation’s strength, just as immorality is one of the main causes of a nation’s decline. Islam has established some universal fundamental rights for humanity as [...]