The Art of Prayers: Lessons from Our Predecessors
As Hazrat Imam Aly, May Allah be pleased with him, once put it:
“When the world pushes you to your knees, you’re in the perfect position to pray”.
As Hazrat Imam Aly, May Allah be pleased with him, once put it:
“When the world pushes you to your knees, you’re in the perfect position to pray”.
Prophet Muhammad: Landmark of Kindness and Compassion for Children The life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is full of timeless lessons. His approach to leadership, family, and community interactions offers guidance for people of all ages. 1. Kindness and Compassion Prophet Muhammad demonstrated compassion in every aspect of life. He treated children, women, and the elderly…
The celebration of the Prophet’s birthday (PBUH) known as Mawlid, is an occasion for Muslims to reflect on and emulate the profound qualities of the elevated personality of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his seamless life! Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) stands as one of the most influential figures in history. Beyond his spiritual guidance,…
The notion discussed in Rhonda Byrne’s best-seller The Secret, one of the books that sparked heated debate worldwide since its release over three or four years ago, is quite an old concept that was revived in modern times, capturing the interest and the amazement of simply everybody, proponents and critics alike.
There are days when I’m so lost and confused, upset and disheartened, overwhelmed with all sorts of emotions none of which, however, I am really acquainted with.
The Quran, the words of God, and the last of all revealed scriptures, answers the chief philosophical questions relating to the meaning of life and the purpose of existence; Who am I? What is the meaning of life? Why am I here? What is the significance of life?
“It is incumbent upon me to increase your grants and livelihoods and fix up, for you, every means of defence. It is incumbent upon me not to throw you into jeopardies, nor confine you in your front posts; and I pledge that if you stay away on missions, I will be responsible for your families …”
I haven’t got a doubt that Muslim women in our modern age bear part of the blame for the widespread misconception pertaining to: their status, perceived rights in Islam, and that they are mostly unrepresented; with scarce contribution to the development of their societies.
Islamic history is full of bright figures of Muslim women who set good example of strong, righteous, smart and resilient character of Muslimahs who, besides being obedient observant of the noble teachings of Islam, were also liberal and vigilant. Whenever an argument alludes to the subject of Muslim women, claims about their misrepresentation, weakness and…
By employing all that’s in their capacities of social, academic and professional skills, besides comprehensive understanding of Islam, Muslim women can be powerful institutions educating people about Islam, thereby serving the message of Allah and Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), the Muslim Ummah, and humanity at large. I thought twice…
In the previous episode of Contemporary Muslimahs series, I tackled the contemporary and greatly challenging role Muslim women play nowadays, as human institutions known for 3D influence impacting world communities and as far as each woman’s sway can reach, her children, definitely her husband, where she works if she chose to, among other areas…
Let’s talk about the notion of Freedom, what it connotes and how it poses a real challenge for Muslimahs nowadays, same way it can be an opportune opportunity if well analyzed and pursued. Dear Brothers and Sisters, Assalamu alikum, The reason I’m addressing you Brothers and Sisters at the beginning of this article even…
The story of Prophet Youssuf (peace be upon him) is a multilayered drama, a riddle that was deciphered just before the finale, to teach humanity, for generations to come, the true essence of life, the wisdom of All Knowing Allah, and the pride of treading towards the path leading to the Pleasure of Almighty God….
He is Knud Valdemar Gylding Holmboe, a famous Danish journalist, travel writer and author of the acclaimed Desert Encounter, known for its controversial and outspoken condemnation of the ruthless acts of the colonial regimes of North Africa, particularly the Italian authority, at the hands of which, the Muslim population of Libya faced some of the…
The magnificence of the story of Prophet Youssuf (pbuh) lies in the fact that it manifests bounteous attributes of God intrinsically grouping them in one parable which, while revolves around the course of life of one person, combines several places, people, life situations, and most importantly brings into focus a copious assortment of morals ……