ARTICLES
Islam’s Teachings Will Give the World Lasting Peace
World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community explains how Islamic teachings hold the key to establishing true and lasting peace at all levels.
A Vice on the Rise: Online Hate Speech and Its Negative Consequences
The virtual world of the internet is connected with the actual world in both ways. It reflects as well as influences how humans behave in the real world.
Shariah: Separating Truth from Myths
Islam envisions the world in the form of a pluralistic ecosystem. Hence, enacting shariah law becomes impossible even in countries with Muslim majorities, let alone the multireligious nations and societies.
Interaction of Arab and Persian Astronomers with India
In around 770 AD, an embassy from India, including an astronomer, visited the then Abbasid Caliph Al-Mansur in Baghdad. The meeting was to open up an avenue for a fruitful interaction between India and the Arab world.
Muharram: Is Self-Torture the True Expression of Love?
Remembering Karbala holds special significance for Muslims. But, is recreating the physical torture Imam Hussain (ra) and his followers went through the true way of commemoration?
Taming the Temper: Islamic Teachings on Anger Management
A drive through rush hour traffic, a bad day at the office or reading irate tweets on social media can all induce our anger. As the incontinent expression of rage can have damaging outcomes, we ought to control our anger in such situations.
Prophet Muhammad: A Role Model for the 21st Century
Conflict being an inevitable characteristic of human society, a course to peace can only be charted when man imbibes the noblest of moral virtues.
Do Muslim Women Need to Be ‘Liberated’ from Hijab?
There is a growing trend of portraying Muslim women practising hijab as ‘oppressed’ while their voices that claim otherwise are purposefully undermined.
Smiling in the Face of Adversity: Life Devotees of Islam Ahmadiyyat
No matter how challenging the circumstances and how severe the hardships are, those who are determined to strive for the cause of God never retreat.
How Water Crisis Is Irrigating Terrorism
Ahmadiyya Caliph explains how water stress is driving terrorism and draws the attention of world leaders towards curbing the issue.
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.
