Reading is an entrancing world. While you are reading, be it fictional or non-fictional, for those particular hours and minutes, you are literally blocking out the hubbubs of the real world and engulfing yourself in the world within the books. Your brain is super active processing all the new or...
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),...
Ramadan is a blessed month for all Muslims. It is that time of the year when every act of goodness is rewarded in multiple times, sins are forgiven and prayers to escape the punishment after death and the wrath of the hellfire is accepted. The month does not only comprise...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
One recent Sunday morning, in a forest north of Oslo in Norway, more than 200 people gathered to watch a ceremony. They had walked in a procession – some with their dogs, others their children – along gravel trails, directed by arrows on the ground made from sprinkled wood shavings....
Quite simply, the Universe could not exist were it not for universal laws created by Allah to govern cohesiveness and order within the created realms. Objects, from the very smallest to the largest could not function free from divine immutable laws established to govern their destiny. Thus, life itself would...
Hello readers! Hope you all are well in this hot summer days. Today I’m going to discuss how to stay well in this weather. Drink plenty of water in summer. Water helps to maintain internal body temperature. Whenever temperature of our body increases, body regulates it by sweating. Water and...
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