Category: Articles

On the Importance of Understanding the Qur’an

Millions of Muslims around the globe recite the verses of the Qur’an daily in their prayers. In Ramadan, recitation of the entire Qur’an is completed in thousands of mosques around the world.  In some cases, the recitation of the entire Qur’an is completed in three nights in the last ten...

Why is life imperfect?

Whoever seeks a friend without faults will live life alone. Whoever seeks a spouse without shortcomings will live life as a bachelor. Whoever seeks a loved one without problems will live life forever searching. And whoever seeks a relative who is perfect will live life cutting ties. – Shaykh Muhammad Mutawalli Ash-Sha’raawi...

Stay in the Present Moment in Everyday Life

There is only one time and place where you can be and have any control over. The present moment. But most of us still spend a lot of our regular days lost in memories, reliving a sunny vacation or maybe more commonly repeating an old conflict or negative situation over and...

The Concept of Tolerance in Islam

The observance of tolerance on all levels is undoubtedly, a significant component of the foundation of Islam’s legislation and enhances the methodology employed by Muslims in implementing and promoting this legislation. Accordingly, countless discussions on tolerance exist in the scholarly works produced by Muslims since the demise of the Prophet Muḥammad (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him),...

Easy Habits to Protect Your Data

During the new year, many of us pledge to make big changes in our lives. Maybe 2023 is the year you’ll finally get into shape, find the work you want, settle in life, or quit your job. Or, if you’re like others, and concerns about the ongoing pandemic, inflation, and...

Exquisite Quran manuscripts and Islamic calligraphy

Highlights from the Hamid Jafar Quran Collection present remarkable works of calligraphy spanning 14 centuries of Islamic civilization worldwide. ‘Sacred Words, Timeless Calligraphy’ opened to the public on 1 November 2022 and will be on view until 19 March 2023. Some of the finest examples of Quran manuscripts and Islamic...

On Liberty

Whether it is science, technology, or economy: the changes that have been wrought during the first few years of this century, far outweigh those of the last 100 years (TV, Space flight, etc.). In other words, what the humans have achieved during the last 20 years (even though they are...

Pandemic and So Much Changed -Fahmida Mehreen

In late December 2019, the world started to encounter a change that will leave its impact for the next many decades. The novel coronavirus disease 2019, more commonly addressed as COVID-19, was detected in China in late December 2019. According to the definition of World Health Organization (WHO), Coronavirus disease...

The Batteries That Come from Trees

About eight years ago, a major paper producer in Finland realised the world was changing. The rise of digital media, a fall in office printing and the dwindling popularity of sending things by post ‘among other factors’ meant that paper had embarked on a steady decline. Stora Enso, in Finland,...

The Balance of The World and The Hereafter

We humans, who were created as the most honored of creation, have responsibilities not only for the world, but also for the Hereafter. However, it is also a fact that we cannot maintain this balance from time to time. Verses and hadiths are our most important basis for being aware...

The Compassion Of The Prophet Towards Those Who Abused Him

The Compassion Of The Prophet Towards Those Who Abused Him

Prophet Muhammad PBUH started the message of Islam in Arabia at a time when human rights had no meaning, might was right and the society was entrenched in paganism. In this environment, Prophet Muhammad PBUH taught a message of justice, peace, human rights, animal rights and even environmental rights as ordained by God,...

The High Cost of Living Your Life Online

TO BE ONLINE is to be constantly exposed. While it may seem normal, it’s a level of exposure we’ve never dealt with before as human beings. We’re posting on Twitter, and people we’ve never met are responding with their thoughts and criticisms. People are looking at your latest Instagram selfie. They’re...

The Prophet’s Attributes As Rahmatul lil Alamin

Ra?matul lil ?Alamin or mercy to all is a phrase stated in the Noble Quran. “And We have not sent you, [O Muhammad], except as a mercy to the worlds.” (Surah 21, verse 107) The verse describes the purpose of Prophet Muhammad’s prophethood (Peace Be Upon Him) whose birthday is...

The Worst Foods for your Brain

Your brain is the most important organ in your body.It keeps your heart beating, lungs breathing and all the systems in your body functioning.That’s why it’s essential to keep your brain working in optimum condition with a healthy diet. Some foods have negative effects on the brain, impacting your memory...

How to Discipline Our Lower Self?

Some of our friends – especially younger ones – often ask the question “How do we discipline our nafs (lower self)?” Let us dwell on some points here, both in order to educate my own self and to be useful to those who ask the question. Our Prophet describes the jihad against the enemy...

The Global Internet is Disintegrating

In 1648, the Treaty of Westphalia was signed, ending 30 years of war across Europe and bringing about the sovereignty of states. The rights of states to control and defend their own territory became the core foundation of our global political order, and it has remained unchallenged since. In 2010,...

How to Discipline Our Lower Self?

Some of our friends – especially younger ones – often ask the question “How do we discipline our nafs (lower self)?” Let us dwell on some points here, both in order to educate my own self and to be useful to those who ask the question. Our Prophet describes the jihad against the enemy...

China Is Creating New Foods In Space

At first glance they are identical to any other ears of wheat swaying in the wind all over the world. But the vast fields of crops in north-eastern China are no ordinary plants – they were created in outer space. They are a variety known as Luyuan 502 and are China’s...