Share This: The neighbor holds a special status in Islam. Islam encourages Muslims to treat their neighbors in a gentle way that reflects the true and genuine spirit of Islam as exemplified in its tolerant aspect especially with people of other faiths. It makes no difference whether the neighbors are Muslim or non-Muslim. ‘A’ishah, the Mother of the Believers, (may ... أكمل القراءة »
أرشيف الوسم : Prophet
Thanksgiving in Islam
Share This: By Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi [Then do ye remember Me; I will remember you. Be grateful to Me and reject not Faith.] (Al-Baqarah 2:152) [And remember when your Lord proclaimed, “If ye are grateful, I will add more (favors) unto you; but if ye show ingratitude, truly My torment is terrible indeed.”] (Ibrahim 14:7) [We bestowed wisdom on ... أكمل القراءة »
Who is Prophet Muhammad?
Share This: Prophet Muhammad was born in 570 CE (Common Era) in the city of Mecca in the Arabian Peninsula, part of modern day Saudi Arabia. As his father had died shortly after marriage, his grandfather ‘Abd al-Muttalib became his guardian. ‘Abd al-Muttalib was the respected head of the clan of Hashim and the tribe of Quraysh, to which his ... أكمل القراءة »
What is The Quran?
Share This: The Quran is the literal, spoken Word of Allah revealed to the last Prophet Muhammad through Gabriel, the Angel of Revelation, transmitted to us by numerous channels, both verbally and in written form. Inimitable and unique, it is divinely protected from corruption. God says: {Indeed, it is We who sent down the message [i.e., the Quran] and indeed, ... أكمل القراءة »
Reflections on the Islamic Penal Law
Share This: Law and Order Islam recognizes that morality and ethics are the roots of every good society. One finds abundance of social and spiritual traits in the fabric of Islam geared to accomplish better living. These traits, however, are not enough insurance against misconduct. Shari’ah, the Islamic Law, is a community moral law used to manage and govern ... أكمل القراءة »