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More precious than gold itself, the letters from the Khalifa carried prayers, comfort, and a spiritual connection that strengthened faith at every stage of life.
When Ibrahim(as) raised the knife, it was not the animal that was being tested. It was the man holding it. Eid al-Adha is a reminder that sacrifice is not meant to end with the ritual, but to begin with it.
Travelling to meet the Khalifa was a journey of priceless value for our family, where worldly concerns became insignificant before the weight of spiritual blessing.
In an age fractured by division, confusion, and spiritual uncertainty, Khilafat stands as Islam’s enduring institution of unity—offering moral clarity, divine guidance, and a living connection between humanity and God.
Debates surrounding animal sacrifice intensify during Eid al-Adha. However such discussions often fail to recognise that true sacrifice in Islam extends far beyond the material ritual, centring on righteousness and spiritual reflection.
While the modern world still debates the right of women to education, Islam, over fourteen centuries ago, revolutionised women’s rights by declaring that the acquisition of knowledge is—not just a right—but a responsibility of women.
What begins as a few minutes of harmless scrolling often turns into mental exhaustion and distraction. While disconnecting from technology is not a realistic option in today’s world, we can still choose to use it wisely.
As reliance on artificial intelligence increases, how can patients be guided to place their trust in doctors’ informed medical judgment rather than in artificial intelligence?
Did Prophet Noahas take every animal species into the Ark? Was the Ark vast enough to contain all creatures on earth? Or did the command simply refer to taking only the animals that were needed?
Gaining the true cognition of God has never been simple—and perhaps never more easily prone to error than today. Could God have left us to wander in uncertainty, or has He arranged a means to guide us to His true recognition?
When all means to coping with a stressful situation is experimented in vain, a person resorts to ending his life as it seems to be the only way out of the agony. However, there is always a better solution.
Muslims should not respond to such horrific and provocative acts through violence. Instead, they should educate people about the Quran’s true teachings so that anti-Muslim extremists could not seek to defame Islam by taking individual Quranic verses completely out of context to further their hateful objectives.
The conscience of each man, if not rendered inactive, will always remind him that there ought to be a God, Who is the Creator of this universe.
Islam created a social structure, which closed the doors of enslavement and opened up many ways through which slaves could be freed and justly integrated into society.
It is normal to have an occasional sleepless night. But, if it has become a routine to spend nights tossing and turning, then you should consider re-evaluating your sleep habits.
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.
