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It is a tradition in the Muslim world that some people memorize the Quran by heart. A person’s becoming a hafiz is considered to be a sign of deep devotion to the holy book, deserving of admiration by people and rewards by God. Because the text is sacred it has to be recalled by the … Read more
1. In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful 2. I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind, 3. The King of mankind, 4. The Illah of mankind, 5. From the evil whisperings of the sneaking whisperer 6. Who whispers into the hearts of men, 7. From among jinn and men. This is a … Read more
The equality and inherent dignity of all human beings are among the central teachings of Islam. These ideals should effectually result in the liberation of the oppressed. However, empowerment can only be attained through a deep understanding of Islam from its basic sources, the Quran and the confirmed Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). This means … Read more
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was a champion of women’s rights. The Prophet was surrounded by women throughout his life; he greatly respected them and considered them equal to men. His first wife Khadija, with whom he lived in a monogamous marriage for 25 years, until her death, was a strong, independent, wealthy businesswoman 15 years his … Read more
Many traditional ulema have interpreted aya 4:34 as justification for men to abuse women. Dr. Kaukab Siddique shows the fallacy of such interpretations. Islamic Refutation Of Oppression of Women
In my practice as a therapist in a Muslim society I have observed that orthodox interpretations of Islam contribute to social backwardness by causing significant personality distortions among a large number of people. For example, so many people feel inadequate and unworthy because they become convinced that they are not good Muslims, being unable to … Read more
Eid-al Adha is the annual celebration of the memory of Prophet Ibrahim who offered to sacrifice his son for God; but God favored him and accepted the sacrifice of a ram instead. The principle of sacrifice is our willingness to give up something dear to us for a high purpose. The Middle East, the cradle … Read more
Sura 98 Ayas 4–5 And those to whom scripture was given did not become divided into sects until after evidence had come to them. But they were enjoined nothing more than to worship God, be sincere in religion and be regular in prayer and give charity, for this is the essence of religion. The Quran, … Read more
by The Associated Press November 1, 2010 Alcohol is more dangerous than illegal drugs like heroin and crack cocaine, according to a new study. British experts evaluated substances including alcohol, cocaine, heroin, ecstasy and marijuana, ranking them based on how destructive they are to the individual who takes them and to society as a whole. … Read more
Sura 13 Aya 31 As for those who are in denial, disasters will not cease to afflict them because of what they do, or will land close to their homes, until God’s promise is fulfilled: verily, God never fails to fulfill His promise. Sura 13 Aya 40 Do they not see how We are reducing … Read more