ARTICLES
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.
The Baseless Theory of Quranic Abrogation: Exegesis of Quran 2:107
The Holy Quran is a timeless book, no portion of which is subject to abrogation. It is a scripture designed to be relevant in all times and for all cultures.
Nuclear War: A Believer’s Intuition and His Unheard Warnings
For almost two decades, the Ahmadiyya Caliph has been warning the world of an impending global catastrophe. Now it seems that doom is looming ahead.
How Should Muslims Respond to the Current Situation in India?
World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community gives insight on how we should respond to the current situation of Muslims in India and explains the role Ahmadis are playing to improve the situation.
How Islam Destigmatized Menstruation
Period stigma has important consequences for the health and well-being of women. This calls for efforts on removing the taboos around the topic.
Black Holes: What They Tell Us About Seeing the Unseeable
For the second time, astronomers have obtained the image of a black hole; this time, the one at the centre of our own galaxy. Notwithstanding claims to the contrary, this shows that not everything is perceived through vision.
Simple Lifestyle and Humility of the Ahmadiyya Khalifa
Godly people i.e. those who develop a relationship of love with God experience no urge to pursue earthly desires or worldly pleasures. Instead, God remains the sole purpose of their lives.
Hijab Is a Fundamental Islamic Commandment: Exegesis of Quran 24:32
The injunction of Hijab is not just recommendatory. Nor is the concept of Purdah an innovative practice. Those who observe Hijab abide by the fundamental commandment of the Holy Quran.
Third World War and the Warnings that Went Unheard
For two decades, the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community has been warning the world of an impending Third World War. Unfortunately, no heed was paid to his words.
Hijab: Veiled in Myths and Misunderstandings
Forcing women to remove Hijab is as wrong as coercing them to wear it. Both actions amount to oppression and deny women their basic rights.
A Herd Without a Herdsman: The Plight of Muslims and the Need for Khilafat
Khilafat is the heavenly means of sustaining the unity of Islam. It is the Divine institution that fosters the spiritual strength of Muslims.