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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.
In this era of selective condemnation and self-serving interpretations of the right to defence, the Islamic principles of justice have the potential to prevent a global war.
Only that religion can be considered true, which enables man to attain union with God, and not those which seek to please man by mere words.
Fasting not only facilitates the moral and spiritual reformation of man but also provides a pathway to improved physical and mental health.
As 130 years have passed since the signs of the Mahdi were fulfilled, it prompts us to undertake a brief analysis of the prophecy and its fulfilment.
Fasting brings about moral transformation in a person, serving as a means of attaining righteousness, self-discipline, and physical and mental rejuvenation.
“Let it be clear, therefore, that where a veto power exists, the scales of justice can never be balanced.” – Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad
Mindful eating can positively encourage us to be re-acquainted with the pleasure of eating. It increases our cognisance of the inputs, sensations, and outcomes of the dining experience.
Biological characteristics do not grant a person any superiority over others. The real merit is the merit of righteousness.
Climate change is a natural process which occurs, but man’s actions have worked as a fan, speeding up the process.
Depression has been called the world’s number one public mental health problem. It is an illness that mostly results from thoughts that are distorted in some way. Fortunately, you don't have to live with depression; you can always show it a way out.
History provides us with enough evidence on how racism – a baseless notion of one's own race being superior to others – can infect a person's mind and preclude any attempt to understand its victims.
Do we need God in the 21st century? What role can religion play today in creating a moral society? Is not the concept of God and religion superfluous in this era of human development?
There are many precautions and safety measures governments are making their subjects to observe so as to tackle the pandemic of COVID-19. But has anyone cared to turn towards the Creator of mankind, Who has been forgotten as if He does not even exist?
The real objective of Ramadan is to make man capable of fulfilling the very purpose of his creation – i.e. to attain the nearness of God.
For over a month under lockdown, people have forgone many of their social rituals and traditions. However, Muslims had no difficulty observing their religious obligations, even confined in their homes.
One does not become the recipient of bounties by merely observing the fast in Ramadan. Instead, it is essential for a person to fulfil its requisites and focus on good deeds.
Islam has often been accused of being a threat to Western culture and civilisation. However, given the Judeo-Christian roots of Western culture, it is actually atheism, not Islam, which threatens to destroy that culture.
