ARTICLES
Climatic Disorder: An Alarming Issue
Climate change is a natural process which occurs, but man’s actions have worked as a fan, speeding up the process.
Coping with Depression
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.
Racism: Where did the World Go Wrong?
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.
God in the 21st Century
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?
Are We Neglecting the Most Powerful Weapon in Our Fight Against Covid-19?
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?
Ramadan and the Significance of Fasting in Islam
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.
To Fast or Not to Fast: Ramadan Amid Covid-19
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.
Ramadan: A Month of Charity
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 and Europe: A Clash of Civilisations?
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.
Human Values: The Foundation for a Peaceful World
World leaders must work towards ensuring that the world we leave behind for our children is marked by peace and prosperity, not a world of crippled economy and malformed children.
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.