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Islamic architecture is a type of architecture whose functions and, to a lesser extent, form, are inspired primarily by Islam. Islamic architecture is a framework for the implementation of Islam. It facilitates, fosters and stimulates the Muslims’ ‘ibadah (worship) activities, which, in turn, account for every moment of their earthly lives. Islamic architecture is a…
Towards the eastern corner of the Kaaba lays the Black Stone, reminding us, besides its different values and connotations, of a chief moral value in Islam, that is unity, as taught to the early communities of humankind. The Holy Mosque in Mecca was subject to renovation work at the hands of the Amaleks, then…
Nams and Atributes of God- Part II There were three major views concerning the nature of divine attributes among Muslims. These are the views of the mujassima or anthropomorphists, mu’attila or negators, and the muthbita or affirmers: (a) The physicalistic or anthropomorphistic view likens God to a huge human being, and thus attributes to Him…
Islam teaches that environment is part of the universal web of creation. Its role is two-fold: to worship its Creator, and to be subjected to serve the exigencies of man, so that God’s vicegerent can smoothly and undeterred carry out his honorable task of managing earth. – Islam and the Environment This…
Ramadan is two weeks away and a pre-hand preparation of the self and a spiritual warm up is due, in order to be fit enough and work hard to attain the great reward of the holy month, in this life and the hereafter. Sahl (may Allah be pleased with him) said that Prophet Muhammad…
By: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Spahic Omer Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design International Islamic University Malaysia In Islam, believers, worship as a lifestyle and the notion of the mosque as a community center, are inseparable. They originate from each other, needing one another for their proper functioning and continued existence. The mosque is as…
“One day, a man came to the Prophet (peace be upon him) and asked him: “ Is Allah far away, so we call out to Him, or is He close by, so we should whisper to Him?” Allah Himself answered the man’s question, (Hadith narrated by Imams Abu Dawoud, Al Nisa’i and at-Tirmidhi)- a…
Planning for the holy month of Ramadan involves several areas, which I will try to group in here for people to get the most of Ramadan, not miss a chance to get closer to Allah, and end the month feeling reborn. Don’t deceive yourself into getting involved in friends’ planning for night outings in…
Ramadan is more than a month in the Islamic calendar where Muslims all over the world are required to abstain from food and drink from dawn to dusk, but an extraordinary journey that bonds the human heart, mind, and body, in a unique act of purgation, following the divine light of guidance. Ramadan…
By: Haya Amiri Performing Umrah in Ramadan is not easy! This must be one of the reasons why the reward for an Umrah in Ramadan is equal to that of a Hajj. To make it slightly easy for you, here are some tips on what to take along with you if you’re planning to go…
The overall character of Islamic decorative arts is enhanced by the creative use of colors. Colors play an important role because of their remarkable qualities that can easily have an effect on people. Effects that colors can have on people are psychological, intellectual and spiritual. For instance, Abu Hamid al-Ghazali wrote that of the four…
With heads slightly tilted, right hands facing up to receive the light and beneficence from Allah (SWT), and the left facing down to deliver such blessings unto humankind, Dervishes start and keep on whirling in a systematic movement that is an active practice of Dhikr… With heads slightly tilted, right hands facing…