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Loyalty towards Nation Is a Part of Faith

It is very easy to simply speak of, or hear the words, ‘loyalty and love for one’s nation.’ However, in reality, these few words encompass meanings that are wide-ranging, beautiful and of tremendous depth.
Although a violation of basic morals, Islam prescribes no punishment for blasphemy. On the contrary, Muslims are enjoined to respond to abuses with prayers and cruelty with kindness.
It has become commonplace to insult and disrespect the religious figures of different faiths. Despite repeated instances of such actions disrupting peace in society, they are often justified in the name of freedom of speech.
Hajj holds within it three main objectives; reforming one’s ego, establishing a strong bond with God and creating a healthier relationship with mankind.
How can a Merciful God demand the slaughter of a child? How can a pious father kill his son? How come this is not a sanguinary tradition? There are many myths related to Eid al-Adha, all but emanating from ignorance about Islamic ideologies.
As homes became mosques, the pandemic has proved how Islamic teachings are applicable in changing circumstances. The downscaling of this year's Hajj pilgrimage further establishes this truth.
Addiction among children and youth is a grave issue of the time. Not only does addiction divert humans from spiritual activities, it also affects the functioning of a person in all aspects of life.
Suicide is a social and psychological phenomenon that is present in every culture. Every year, around 800,000 people take their own life. However, suicide is preventable with correct and timely approach.
Nations have always devised strategies to wage wars in the disguise of stopping injustice. But the world has witnessed many a time how truthful their intentions were and how fruitful such wars proved to be.
Repentance is not a license to sin; it is the key to righteousness. True repentance is that which encourages man to refrain from evil deeds and engage in virtuous acts.
There is a growing trend of portraying Muslim women practising hijab as ‘oppressed’ while their voices that claim otherwise are purposefully undermined.
No matter how challenging the circumstances and how severe the hardships are, those who are determined to strive for the cause of God never retreat.
Ahmadiyya Caliph explains how water stress is driving terrorism and draws the attention of world leaders towards curbing the issue.
An account of the noble character of the Holy Prophet(sa) of Islam through opinions and views of revered personalities of India.
The Holy Prophet (sa) said, “If people knew about the excellences of Ramadan, then my Ummah would have wished the entire year to be Ramadan”.
The 132 years long history of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community testifies to the fact that this community has been working to establish peace and unanimity between people of all faiths.
Freedom of expression has its limits. Those limits begin where hatred is spread. They begin where the dignity of other people is violated.
The cases of divorce are increasing owing to the prevalence of domestic issues. The Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community lays down guiding principles to curb the problem.
Though various steps have been taken to curb down domestic abuse, the root causes behind the problem remain largely unaddressed.
Loyalty to nation is an integral part of faith in Islam. But opponents try to call this fact into question by misrepresenting one of the prophecies of the Holy Prophet(sa).