ARTICLES
Hajj: An Absolute Expression of Love
Hajj holds within it three main objectives; reforming one’s ego, establishing a strong bond with God and creating a healthier relationship with mankind.
Let’s Be Ibrahim, Let’s Create Ismails
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-ul-Adha, all but emanating from ignorance about Islamic ideologies.
Hajj 2020: A Spectacle of Islam’s Universality
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: Consequences and Remedy
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 Prevention: What Can We Do to Spark Hope?
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.
Global Unrest and Impending Doom
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.
Sincere Repentance and Salvation
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.
Understanding Anxiety: How to Find the Resilient Self?
Coping with anxiety can be a challenge especially when we are living in anxiety-inducing times; however, understanding the triggers and taking proper measures can calm your anxiety from taking over.
Rage over Hijab in the Age of Sexual Objectification
While modern society rage over Muslim women wearing Hijab, they purposefully turn a blind eye to the vast sexualisation of women in the media and fashion industry.
The Question of Superiority
Biological characteristics do not grant a person any superiority over others. The real merit is the merit of righteousness.
Islam: A Solace, Not a Menace
Islam has been largely misunderstood as an ideology endorsing terrorism. While the opponents of Islam try to assert this narrative, nothing can be further from the truth.
Fatima Al-Fihri: How the World Is Indebted to This 9th Century Muslim Woman
Inspired by her religion, this under-celebrated Muslim woman from Africa founded the oldest university in the world, pioneering a model of higher education.
Suicidal Ideation: Psychological and Islamic Treatments
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.
Head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Strongly Condemns Horrific Act of Quran-Burning in Malmo
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.
How Our Conscience and Reason Draw Us to the Question of God’s Existence
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.
How Islam Abolished Slavery
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.
Sleep Hygiene: Train Your Brain to Sleep Better
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.
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.
Repel Evil with That which is Best: Responding to Blasphemy
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.
Respect for Religious Founders: The Key to Universal Peace
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.