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Following his dream to become a researcher, the author is faced with challenges, but is ultimately granted fulfilment and conviction about God’s existence.
Worldly principles attempt to define justice through materialistic values, without reference to God. However, those theories fall short of shaping a system that fulfils all requirements of justice.
As long as a person is immersed in the material world, they cannot relinquish the desire to acquire the paltry goods of this life. On the contrary, the more a person bonds with God, the more they experience peace of mind.
Eid al-Adha is a celebration of sacrifice, spirituality, and renewal. It embodies the timeless values of devotion, obedience, and compassion that are central to Islam.
Homes should cultivate an environment where every child, boy or girl, feels equally valued. No child should feel that changing their gender would bring them more importance.
Artificial Intelligence is not superior to human intelligence. Like every technology, AI also presents both advantages and risks. If utilised wisely, it will be advantageous. Similarly, it can be detrimental, if misused.
In the journey of faith, fraught with twists and turns, doubts and uncertainties, the Khalifa’s speeches serve as a guiding light, offering reassurance to weary souls.
The journey of Arabian society from the age of ignorance to the age of Islam witnessed profound changes in their societal norms, particularly in the status of women.
“Do not be misled to believe that abundant wealth, expensive and elegant clothing, and fine foods can bring happiness. Absolutely Not. True happiness depends on righteousness alone.” — Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad(as)
The common belief that Adam(as) was placed in Heaven finds no support in the Quran. In truth, he was sent as a guide for people on earth and was made to live therein.
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.
