Understanding the Quran
Al-Baqarah (The Cow)
Meaning of Surah Al-Baqarah with Explanatory Notes by Kaleem Ullah Khan
Pearls from Prophet(SAW)
Sayings of the Prophet (SAW)
“Narrated Abû Hurairah : Allah's Messenger said, “Allah looks not at your figures, nor at your outward appearance but He looks at your hearts and deeds.”(Muslim).
Hayyat-e-Sahabah
Maimunah bint al-Harith
Maimunah bint al-Harith was one of the noble wives of Prophet Mohamed (PBUH). Before marring the Prophet she was called Barra, but after they got married, he called her Maimunah, which means, "Blessed". She lived with the Prophet for only three years. She was known for her great generosity and her love and devotion to Allah.
Muslim Luminaries
Qudrat Ullah Shahab
Qudrat Ullah Shahab is the first Muslim of the J&K state to have qualified for civil services examinations (ICS) in the pre-partitioned India in 1941, A. A. JawwadKhurshid presents a life-sketch of the celebrated son-of-soil.
Islam & Science
Muslim Contribution to Science and Culture – I
Islam not only bound the nomadic tribes of Arabia in a common bond of brotherhood, it gave them a book, the Qur'ān which taught them how to lead a life of purity and righteousness, writes M. A. R Khan
Society
Mothers : Producers of Heroes
Respect for mothers occupies a very high position on the ladder of Islam, and is very heavy in its scales. It is reported in the 'Sahih' that a man came to the Messenger of Allah (saw) and said: “O Messenger of Allah, who is most deserving of my kind treatment?” He replied: “Your mother.” The man asked: “Then who?” He replied: “Your mother.” The man asked again: “Then who?” He replied: “Your mother.” The man asked again: “Then who?” He replied: “Your father.”
Empower Yourself
A page from Muslim science
“Science is sole contribution of the west” is a misnomer among people with little knowledge as Babylonian, Egyptian, Greek, Chinese, Indian, Iranian, Roman and finally Muslim civilizations have contributed to science and technology, writes Bashir Talib
Tips
Seven qualities that Allah does not love
1. Israaf (extravagance)
(Verily, He likes not Al-Musrifun (those who waste by extravagance)) (Al-An’am 6:141)
Excessive spending and lavishness in everything is the core of evil and leads to greater evil. It makes one forget the hereafter and preparing for it. Such acts would be a cause of humiliation and disgrace on the Day of Judgment.
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Lessons from Seerat
The Prophet(SAW) with Non-Muslims
With the rules he imposed on Muslims, his just and tolerant attitude towards those of other religions, languages, races, and tribes, and his way of not discriminating between rich and poor, but treating everybody equally, Allah's Messenger(SAW) is a great example to all of mankind, writes Harun Yahya
Food for Thought
Factors in the decline of Muslim Ummah
For a moment shut your eyes and for Allah's sake try to question yourself where do we all stand and what is our contribution?, suggests Sheikh Sajjad
Experience
Mint From Madinah The Radiant
The fact is that I knew and understood well that the mint plant has had great medicinal value and that this particular quality, emitting fragrance, was thoughtfully imported from the Holy Land, writes Dr. Sheikh Mohammad Iqbal
Spotlight
Statistical Miracle in Quran
Dr. Tariq Al-Suwaidan (A Well known scholar from the Islamic Gateway www.ummah.net) discovered some verses in the Holy Qur'an that mention one thing is equal to another, i.e. men are equal to women. Here we bring a glimpse of his study.
Editalk
Who is responsible for this Muslim rage?
Let us take stock of our own problems first before we start blaming others for our problems. In today's Muslim world, unfortunately we find a number of examples that show little value for the life of an ordinary Muslim.
Exploring Al-Quran
Justice for Friend and Foe
“Do not let your hatred of people who would debar you from the Sacred Mosque lead you into aggression; but rather help one another in furthering righteousness and piety, and do not help one another in furthering evil and aggression. Have fear of God, for God is severe in retribution.) (Al-Ma'idah 5:2)
Seerat-e-Tayyibah
Prophet Muhammad
To know the greatest prophet of all times Syedna Muhammad (pbuh) ; to present him as the prophet of mercy for the whole universe and also as the last messenger of Allah (pbuh) we put a humble effort in the shape of following series of articles on Seerat-e-Tayyiba. Hope all of us are enlightened. (Part 4)
My journey to Islam
A story of Two French Sisters’ Reversion to Islam
How unfortunate that the Muslims who whole-heartedly want to follow Islam, as Allah commands, are not allowed doing so & face several hardships. But in our part of the world, we have virtually no restrictions, still we shy away from adopting Islamic way of Life. Two French sisters became captivated by Islam, and their French liberal, `Jewish-by-chance' father has found himself having to face up to their religiosity and subsequent expulsion from school. The incident has provoked both private and national ferment, writes SHAH TAUSEEF MERAJ.
Interview of the month
An interview with Dr Abu Ameena Bilal Philips
Dr. Bilal Philips is a world renowned Islamic scholar and holds posts ranging from Dean to Director at institutions in four countries: Preston International College (Chennai), Knowledge International University (Riyadh), Islamic Studies Academy(Doha), College of Dawah (Sudan) and is Chancellor of ISLAMIC ONLINE UNIVERSITY. Born in Jamaica he has lived in Canada, Saudi Arabia, U.A.E. and Qatar. After embracing Islam in the 70's, he has constantly been in the quest of gaining knowledge and after graduating from the Islamic University of Medina, he did his M.A. from the Riyadh University followed by a Ph.D from the University of Wales (1994). Following is the text of the 30 min. interview he gave to Iesha Javed in February 2010.
Islamic Perspective
Concept of ‘Worldly Life’ & ‘Life Hereafter’ in Quran & Sunnah
Almighty Allah bestowed the human beings with a lot of Blessings, gifts, skills etc and bestowed him the title “Ashraf al-Makhlukat” (The Supreme Creature or the crown of the creations). Allah revealed His last revelation (holy Quran) to Prophet Muhammad (SAW), the 'Seal' of the prophets. Holy Quran is a comprehensive, authentic and complete book guiding man in every aspect of life, writes TAUSEEF PARRAY
Young Thought
Hijrah: A celebration of light
Our celebration is that of optimism. Ours is a state of optimism which, in nature, is the warmth and liveliness with which dark objects receive illumination; its poem—even in a literary sense—is related to the sparkling and thrill of the breaking of light, writes Tarek A Ghanem
Iqbaliyat
Iqbal and the Reconstruction of Islamic Thought
According to Iqbal, the birth of Islam was the birth of inductive intellect; it was the Qur´anic emphasis on observation and experience, as well as its stress on the concrete and the finite, which gave rise to the scientific method of inquiry. Part I of the series by Dr Israr Ahmed
Purification to Perfection
Ikhlaas – Road to paradise
Isn't it our moral duty to put reminders to all our brothers and sisters by organizing at least a weekly meeting in our localities , involving particularly youth and prepare speeches for an inquiring mind, writes Dr Fiaz Fazili (Al Madinah Munawwarah)
Social Reformation
Dowry – The termite that has vandalised our social fabric
It is shocking that despite clear verdict of our Shariah where dowry is considered Haram, the groom's family consider it their right to receive it, writes Muzaffar Khadim