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The Muslim community living in the West is at a crossroads, and among all the challenges we are confronted with is that of attempting to deal with our youth, culture, and Islam in the West. It is not feasible to do justice to such a broad topic in an essay of one thousand words. The

The following is a transcript of a lecture delivered by Dr. Mohammad Akram Nadwi, on the role of women Islamic scholars in preserving and transmitting prophetic tradition (Hadith)

This is a synopsis of a paper prepared for the Doha International Conference for the Family, Doha ,Qatar, November 29–30, 2004. The paper was not read at the conference for lack of time. We have omitted here most of the introductory remarks addressed to the conference sponsors and organizers. The initial invitation letter [to the

While I was depressed watching the news about Muslims and thinking of the afflictions that befell them, I heard a voice inside me saying “It is you who delay Muslims’ victory. You are the principal cause of all the afflictions that Muslims suffer from.” I wondered, “How come this while I am an ordinary person

Victory does not come haphazardly or by chance. It has certain laws and principles that Almighty Allah has clarified in His Book in order that His believing servants understand and follow them. – The First Law: Victory and Help Are Only From Almighty Allah He whom Allah Almighty grants help will never be overcome even

Actually, it is quite difficult to answer when someone asks “Why do you smoke?” I had never been able to give a real, true, actually honest, and respectful answer. At some point, I suddenly realize that I was hooked onto it, very difficult to live without. The thought of kicking the habit is, probably, forget

The rapid deterioration of human environment is nothing but a crisis of values. It is actually the most striking manifestation of the development of the Western civilization

Now, it is a good opportunity for parents to teach their kids about Hajj.In this time of the year, many Muslims around the world are preparing for Hajj journey. And it’s a good opportunity for parents to teach their kids about Hajj rituals and its significance.Again, Onislam’s Family & Society tries to provide you with

The concept of brotherhood and equal treatment of all individuals in society and before the Law is not meaningful unless accompanied by economic justice such that everyone gets his due for his contribution to society or to the social product and that there is no exploitation of one individual by another. The Quran urges Muslims

Perhaps the most overwhelmed being on planet earth at this moment is the young Muslim. Think about it. You are the news. Every time you turn on the television, listen to the radio, surf the Net, all you see is news about you. Actual recent sample headlines range from “Prominent Islamic group launches inquiry into

Modern research on stress has often focused on the fact that, as Americans, we have little reason for real stress, and we often exaggerate it. Many therapies are focused on reducing our perception of stress. However, in light of the disaster, many American Muslims are truly experiencing true stress – the primal kind of stress

The lack of will that affects the Muslim Ummah nowadays has many factors. Some of them are related to the past and others to current events. Some originate within the Ummah and others originate outside it. These factors affect the self, whether the individual or collective, and the motivation to work. When the self is

Every year, as Muslims, we try our hardest to be patient, eat well, pray regularly and make positive life changes during Ramadan. However, as the year progresses it often seems that we forget those promises to ourselves. Although it is not the Muslim new year, 2002 is a good time for Muslims to renew the

Alhamdulillah, we are all alive and have been given the blessing of another Ramadan. I just wanted to wish you all a blessed and fruitful Ramadan. I hope that we as an Ummah can come back to Islam and use this Ramadan as a time to re-energize ourselves spiritually, get closer to Allah and really

Unani is Arabic for “Ionian,” which means “Greek.” It is a formal medicine that has been practiced for 6,000 years. Also known as “hikmat,” Unani Tibb Medicine was developed by the Greek physician Hippocrates (40 – 370 B.C.) from the medicine and traditions of the ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. When the Mongols invaded Persia and Central

The Qur’an (7:160) says, “Eat of the good foods We have provided for you.” The question may arise: if Allah has provided us with so many good foods, why are so many people starving and many more suffering from malnutrition? The answer may lie in our ignorance of the abundance that has been sent to

What do we mean with living Islam with others. How this differs from using Islam against others

How can a Muslim understand his anger experience and what ways can he control the primal level of it and transform into positive energy.

This article aims to explore some questions regarding the growing phenomenon of pornography in the lives of some Muslim husbands.

Morals can either be classified as secular or religious. Secular morality tries to establish a moral system that is independent of God and religious faiths. In terms of motives for morality, various explanations have been given. One explanation is that people are ethical in pursuit of happiness or perfection. Another suggests that pressure by political

When we fast in Ramadan, we inevitably think of those who feel hunger every day of the year. We experience hunger and look forward to breaking with the food at iftar

Reasons for the weakness of Muslims in the current time and solutions.

The beginning of Ramadan and how fasting was introduced during the month of Ramadan

In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Wright brothers’ successful achievement of the first manned, controlled, powered flight, David Tschanz reports on Ibn Firnas’ first glider flight some 1100 years ago. When did man first fly? About 1100 years ago, if somewhat sketchy accounts are true. It was then that the first, albeit short,

Just over 21 years ago, I wrote an article for New Scientist entitled ‘Can science come back to Islam?’ (23 October 1980). I was simply articulating a question that was on the lips of many Muslim scientists and scholars. The beginning of the 1980s, with OPEC power at its peak, the Iranian revolution and a

Analysis of Islamic stance in the Holy Qur'an on human life origin evolution as postulated by scientists.

Tips of how the five prayer positions in Islam can offer similar benefits of yoga as Muslims assume certain positions while reciting Qur’an and athkar

Just because we may not celebrate Christmas does not mean that we don't care about Jesus.

Myths, legends, hearsay and ancient texts are evidence that people were regulating births.

In Islam, the penalty of apostasy is meant to preserve the identity of the Muslim nation.

When `Eid prayers and Thanksgivings are over, people hug and congratulate one another.

Tens of thousands of people enjoys the open house organized by the Prime Minister for `Eid celebrations.

Ramadan is known in Cape Town as the Pwasa or the Fast, and `Eid is called Labarang.

In Pakistan, Ramzan is the month that is observed with the most amount of respect and obedience.

Despite the long and hot fast in South Africa, Ramadan still retains a “carnival” atmosphere.

The sermon focused on the sign of righteousness found in the continuation of good deeds without restricting it to a certain period.

To lose weight during Ramadan fasting must be done in a very careful manner.

The role of early Islamic scientific and philosophical culture in the development of West

The detail instances on the zeal of both Islam and Christianity to defend their faiths against one another

The Ansar did more than open their homes and help the Muhajirun financially. They did more.

I had been to many other `Eid Prayers before; this one was somehow different for me.

People wondered whether the light of Islam would be forever extinguished, but there was a miracule..

There are two dilemmas facing a Muslim in the west today- feasting and competing with Christmas.

The first House appointed for men was that at Bakka: full of blessing and guidance for all beings.

The article draws the difference between major and minor apostasy, and between apostates who do not wage war against Islam

Apostasy, or riddah in Arabic, literally means defection or backsliding.1 As an Islamic legal term, it means denouncing Islam as one’s religion by a Muslim. There has been a wide variety of opinions by Muslim scholars throughout nearly fourteen centuries concerning punishment for apostasy with the majority of the opinion that apostasy is a capital

This article is a recount of an experience during Hajj.

A poem about the sacrifice made by our grand father, Ibrahim ('alayhi salaam).

The religious practice of slaughtering animals by a swift cut to the throat of the animal, practiced by both Muslims and Jews, has recently come under attack in the UK. The Farm Animal Welfare Council (FAWC), an advisory group to the British government on ways to avoid cruelty to livestock, wants to see these methods

I revere the same Allah as my Christian mother and my Jewish father - Michael Wolfe.

“I am lost and can’t find my family, can you take me to our campsite?” asked Nuha during Hajj.

Even though the `Eid is not celebrated as in other countries, in Trinidad, the essence remains the same.

“I’m leaving with whoever’s ready! Anybody else can find his or her way!” my dad bellowed as he headed for the car, dressed in his white, perfectly ironed agbada. Male cousins and uncles rush out of their rooms adjusting their traditional outfits and so do the females. Nobody wants to miss the ride to the

Not long after the dust has settled from the excitement of Eid Al-Fitr in the dusty, humid seaport of Karachi[1], the bleating of goats and cattle signals the imminence ofEid Al-Adha. Goat-sellers appear in open spaces amid the hustle and bustle of budget-bazaars to display their wares. Soon the streets of high-rise apartment blocks and

Fatwas and questions addressing matters newly introduced into Hajj and juristic rules pertaining to important rituals.

Eat and drink of that which Allah has provided and do not act corruptly, making mischief on the earth.

Brotherhood holds an important place in Islam. It harvests the fruits of faith and love for the sake of Almighty Allah.

As Muslims, we wonder - how can we get our children to be that excited about Eid? How can we create an atmosphere of Eid?

Eids in Islam are not man-made; Allah is the One Who created them. He also laid down special rules and etiquette to be followed during these Eids.

By David W. Tschanz 26/07/2001 The list of prominent stars with Arabic or Arabic derived names is a long one. The reason is simple – they reflect the contributions of medireview [Medieval] Arabs, from Baghdad to Granada, to our understanding of the stars and the planets. Almost as soon as they had established their capital

According to scientists and philosophers man is considered as the major factor in disturbing the natural balance of the universe. Man interferes intentionally or unintentionally in the earth’s ecosystems by impairing its perfect order and precise sequence. But it seems that man has cut off his nose to spite his face and he now is

It is recommended to break our fast on dates”, as Prophet Mohammad (peace and blessings be upon him) used to do: “Break your fast by eating dates as it is purifying.” (Narrated by Ahmad) “إذا أفطر أحدكم فليفطر على تمر، فإنه بركة، فإن لم يجد تمرا فليفطر على الماء، فإنه طهور” (رواه أحمد في مسنده

There are many examples in the Qur’an and Hadith of the virtues of a positive mental attitude, perseverance and optimism in the face of adversity. However, did you know that patience and a positive outlook on life are two of the greatest healing tools that you can use? The Qur’an (2:155) says, “Give glad tidings

Yogurt is a popular food for Ramadan as well as Eid. However, much controversy has surrounded the consumption of cow’s milk and milk products for some time. Fortunately, though, this controversy only pertains to commercially produced cow milk and milk products. As one of the oldest foods known to man, yogurt is a product of

The Prophetic hadiths clearly ask for actual sighting of the new moon as a means of certainty and not as a precondition for fasting

In August 2006, the Fiqh Council of North America announced the exact date for the start of Ramadan based solely on astronomical calculations rather than actual sightings of the new moon. Many around the world protested the validity of such a decision. The debate over visual sighting versus astronomical calculations is not new. This three-part

Fasting in the month of Ramadan is one of the five pillars that are obligatory requirements that a Muslim needs to fulfill

The role of women scholars in preserving and transmitting prophetic tradition (Hadith) in Islam

The movie Le Grand Voyage, is written by Ismail Farroukhi and depicts some of the true meanings of Islam.

Fourteen centuries ago, Allah sent down the Qur’an to mankind as a book of guidance. He called upon people to be guided to the truth

Al-Baqi` is the principal cemetery of the people of Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah and has been so since the time of Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh)

Saudi Arabia is one of the hottest territories in the world. Because of its weather throughout the whole year, dermatitis (skin diseases) increase among the pilgrims for several reasons: – Extra excretion of sweat due to burning sun beams and high humidity. – Overcrowding at Hajj, where people from all over the world gather together

The Prophet’s philosophy of nature principles are based on tawheed (unity), khalifa (stewardship) and amana (trust)

The quality of our success as social beings depends on our capacity to develop the magnetic power of caring enough

The Fiqh Council of North America — after careful research, deliberations, and discussion — has adopted a new position regarding the determination of the beginning of the Islamic lunar months. This position is based primarily on the following fiqhi premises: Sighting the hilal (ru’yah, crescent sighting) is not an act of `ibadah in itself; it

All Islamic religious rituals are based on this natural basis as mere intention expressed privately and abstract spiritual meditation are not enough to satisfy the requirements of religious worship.

Take the good that people are able to give and forgive the rest. No one will ever be exactly the way you want them to be.

In the life of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), we discover the strong emphasis he placed on recognizing that a gap between generations will exist and that it must be bridged.

The brightest name in Egyptian Islamic science is that of mathematician and scholar Abu 'Ali al-Hasan bin al-Hasan bin al-Haytham, known as "Alhazen" to the Western world.

Botanical research by Muslim scholars can be traced back to the second year after Hijrah (7th century AD) when a keen interest developed into the medicinal and agricultural aspects of the floral kingdom

The word "algebra," like the subject, is a consequence of the intellectual ferment that occurred in Baghdad during the ninth century reign of Caliph al-Ma'mun (813-33).

About the repentance story of a man who murdered not one, two, or even a dozen of people. He slew 100 people but was still eager to repent and turn over a new leaf

A quick tour of some Islamic countries and see how the art of architecture is similar, even though the eras in which this art emerged were different.

Circumambulating the Ka`bah is a symbolic act of worship, whose wisdom may be hidden from some. It indicates the believers’ utter submission to Almighty Allah alone

[It is God who raised the skies without support, as you can see, then assumed His throne, and enthralled the sun and the moon (so that) each runs to a predetermined course. He disposes all affairs, distinctly explaining every sign that you may be certain of the meeting with your Lord] (Ar-Ra`d 13:2) The last

For 14 centuries, Muslims have been eyeing Earth’s only natural satellite to decide upon the beginning and ending of their Hijri calendar months, not the least of which to observe the fasting month of Ramadan and the pilgrimage season to Makkah. With the dawn of the space age, Muslim nations had joined the international community

Every time the adhan is raised in Molenbeek, the Muslim call to prayer echoes 20 times in the Belgian capital’s western neighborhood. That’s because the district is home to 21 mosques, rightfully earning it the reputation of Brussels’ Islamic center. At the heart of Molenbeek, lies Al-Khalil, the biggest mosque in all Belgium. “The building

Explaining Misyar marriage in which the wife gives up her rights, its ruling, conditions and impacts on the family.

How Hajj is a journey of the soul and heart. The importance of Hajj in Islam. 

What are the objectives of Hajj in Islam? How is the present day hajj is connected to the path of Ibrahim (AS), the first caller to Hajj.

A woman holds a very high status in the Islamic faith. She is honored and respected at all times, but many startling transgressions have crept into Islamic practice. These transgressions have been caused by cultural influences that have no basis in Islam. One such influence is the dowry. Muslims living on the Indian subcontinent have

According to the World Health Organization this year, depressive disorders are the fourth leading cause of ill health and disability amongst adults worldwide. By 2020, it is expected that mental health disorders will represent the world’s largest health problem (Duckworth p.2). The spread of urbanization has been viewed as a major contributory factor to this

Allah (all glory be to Him) tells us in the Holy Quran about Ramadan that, “(He wants you) to complete the prescribed period (of fasting), and to glorify Him in that He has guided you; and perchance ye shall be grateful.” (2:185) Many benefits, in addition to the spiritual, result from completing this prescribed period

The sleep-wake cycle of the pineal gland becomes disrupted as we increasingly eat, socialize and sleep not questioning the psychological and physical effects of our pre-occupations. In trying to keep up with the schedules of the day it becomes increasingly difficult to switch-off the problems of the outside world we take home affecting domestic commitments.

“Nor does he say (aught) of (his own) Desire. It is no less than inspiration sent down to him” (Chapter 53, Verse 3 & 4).have a confession to make. I never really took my time to make ‘ablution’ the way I ought to. By ‘ought to’ I’m referring to the detailed care that was encouraged

One could easily lose something precious in Mauritania’s million square kilometers of dune fields and rocky steppes, stretching north from the Senegal River and east from the Atlantic into the Sahara’s most desolate corners. Nomadic encampments are few, villages are far between, and the wind blows inexorably from the west, scattering all that comes before

“And complete the Hajj or `Umrah in the service of Allah…” (Al-Baqarah: 196) Once in a lifetime, if able, Muslim men and women perform the pilgrimage or the Hajj. On a clear morning, 9 Dhul-Hijjah 1421 (4 March 2001), I was one of thousands who set out towards `Arafah. On `Arafah, the pinnacle of this