Islam teaches that a good Muslim is one who always seeks to nurture himself with everything it needs for an efficient fulfillment of his role in life as God’s vicegerent on Earth, and the mind is surely one important constituent of the self, if not the most important after the heart, that needs to…
Whenever the subject of moral inappropriateness in our modern times is raised a debate over the disoriented conception of the “split” between Islamic attitude and good moral character immediately becomes the focus of the argument. Good morals have repeatedly been highlighted in the Quran and Sunnah as cornerstone for a true Muslim character, if not…
In Part I of this series I touched on the pursuit of salvation and entering Paradise, highlighting Perfect Ethics and Good Morals as cornerstone for such. In Part II I will shed more light on examples of good ethics, taking the character of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, as a super role model to…
It was during that night in the cave of Hira when Prophet Muhammad was engaged in spiritual reflection and contemplation that the revelation took place, by first ordering him to “recite” connoting to read and fully grasp the heavy message and knowledge he’s about to receive and later propagate. “Recite in the name of…
Before you indulge in your thoughts and great objectives give yourself some time to consider what those goals are aiming for and whether they befit your role in life or not. Some will now interrupt with early judgment to my theory, arguing that the sky is the limit for people’s hopes and dreams, and…
Our modern life’s buzz typically bombards our fragile spiritual beings, rendering our hearts as hard as stones and aching as an ailing body. Torn between human maneuvering, worries over the future, tormenting sense of guilt over old sins, and longing for those who left our world, our soul surely needs to get back to…
Know that during Ramadan good deeds’ reward is increased many folds. So this is your chance, to score as much reward as you can with God’s will, and establish a sound God- servant relation, let alone a healthy one with your own self. This is the kind of investment you should be keen on fulfilling…
Deadly famine in Somalia, security and social fluctuation througout the Middle East, widespread diseases, economic hurdles overwhelming many underdeveloped countries, those still bearing the brunt of the global economic crisis, warring countries where security and inhuman conditions are making people’s life impossible, the globe was never at difficulty as it is in recent months, and…
Since the mosque was the nucleus of the Muslim life and activities, a code of ethics for establishing and using it had to be created under the guardianship of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and divine revelation, lest some people start misusing it, intentionally or otherwise, or start developing a code of moral principles on their own…
Still discussing the pathway to Paradise and the best manners that would earn us Muslims such great reward in the Hereafter God Willing. In the previous episode I tackled how good morals and fine manners are inherent in the original Human Fitra (instinct), and I talked about the conditions of humanity before the advent…
One common misconception about Islam among Non-Muslims, and regrettably among many Muslims, portrays Islam as rigid religion that abides by a set of rules, void of any stress on emotions or the role of the heart. Islam gives significant weight to the work of the heart, and lays equal responsibility on its conformity…
There are many divergent opinions on whether a non-Muslim can enter the mosque or not. Almost absolute prohibition is advocated by the Maliki madhhab or school of jurisprudence. Conditional permission is supported by the Shafi’i and Hanbali madhhabs. And finally, almost absolute permission is endorsed by the Hanafi madhhab. Women too are encouraged…
Living the Quran stipulates applying a practical belief in its contents and committing to its message and the mission it’s intended for, i.e. guiding humankind to find happiness in life, and salvation in the hereafter. The Quran comprises the Law of God, with all it prescribes … The Quran is a living manual…
One way of looking into the concept of brotherhood in Islam is considering it a duty and social or may be moral obligation. Another way is looking into it as a need- a solution to much of the moral predicaments plaguing our modern age. Brotherhood, a two-word expression radiating the kind…
Running the rat race is becoming more difficult with each passing day. I am always looking for working smart instead of harder so that I can save some time while juggling work, studies, caring for my child and home. Why not do the same for my Deen (religion)? There are so many…