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Ramadan and the effects of fasting -Moinul Alam

The holy month of Ramadan is knocking at our doors. It is a month of fasting, worship, and spiritual development. Moreover, the Almighty has specially blessed this month for all of us. The first ten days of Ramadan are known as ‘Rahmat’, i.e., when we can seek mercy from Allah....

The Only Thing That Matters Is the Heart -Baizid Ibnay Jahid

Muslims worldwide engage in prayer to Allah, involving acts of devotion, virtuous deeds, and standing against injustice. Human beings have an inherent tendency to measure everything in numbers. A child may express boundless love for their parents, comparing it to the vastness of the ocean, while another may measure affection...

Miracles of Quran Prophetic Medicine -Fahmida Mehreen

Over the centuries, medical science has developed radically all across the globe. Today, people have access to modern amenities that many public and private hospitals can offer. A lot of procedures, like endoscopy for viewing internal parts, have become almost pain-free with moderate anesthesia. Scientists, researchers, and doctors are making...

Communicating with Allah

Almighty Allah as the Creator communicates with His creation. He does so in various ways most of which are unknown to man. He informs us through His revealed Word, the Holy Qur’an, for example, that He communicates with the heavens, the earth, mountains, the fire, hellfire, animals, etc. Allah communicates...

General Characteristics of Islam -Ibnu Abil Khair

How is Islam divine? How suitable is the Islamic way of life for humanity? How comprehensive is Islam to comprise the entire human life? How balanced is the Islamic approach to life? How does Islam address the realities of life? How clear is the Islamic guidance for humankind? How do...

Khalistan movement, Nijjar killing and Canada-India row -AbuTahir Mustakim

India’s intelligence agency ‘RAW’ is a formidable enemy in neighboring countries. The complaint of these countries is that ‘RAW’ interferes politically. They also allege the association of the organization with illegal groups involved in various violent activities. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged last month that Indian government spies were...

The World’s Most Adventurous Explorer -Zaidul Hasan

“Traveling leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller” – Ibn Battuta Imagine a time when there were no smartphones or airplanes. Yet, a daring man named Ibn Battuta embarked on journeys that would make modern travelers gasp in awe. He is the most famous explorer in the Muslim...

Aspects of Civility for a Peaceful Life

In a world where diverse cultures, beliefs, and opinions converge, the significance of civility cannot be overstated. Civility encompasses the virtues of kindness, respect, and courteous behavior, and it plays a pivotal role in fostering harmony and understanding among individuals and communities. From personal relationships to global interactions, practicing civility...

Islam and the Contemporary Crisis of Humanity

In our modern world, it is becoming increasingly clear that humanity is taking on a new meaning and changing in various ways. This shift in the meaning of humanity has implications for our ideas, practices, ideologies, and even religions that are based on a certain understanding of what it means...

In the light of the Holy Hadith

In the light of the Holy Hadith

How To Never Miss Fajr Prayer Again The Prophet (PBUH) said, “The two Rak’ah before the dawn (Fajr) prayer are better than this world and all it contains.” (Sahih Muslim, Book 9, Hadith 1102) Dear brothers and sisters, The Fajr Prayer is one of the toughest obligatory prayers to fulfil...

Kazi Falguni Eshita

Dear Readers, can you name someone who doesn’t suffer from physical pain at any point in his or her life? None, correct? Did you ever wonder how to get rid of that nagging, distressing and excruciating feeling without any prescription medication? Personally, I suffer from a constant, sometimes unbearable pain...

Prophet Ibrahim Observations for Today’s World

Prophet Ibrahim has been honoured as the father of our religion, Islam. Since, the other two major religions, Judaism and Christianity, were also derived from his progenies, he is considered the forefather of all these religions. In the holy Quran, Allah SWT has described many of his glorious deeds and...

Morality & Islamic Morality An Exploration of Ethical Principles -Hamidur Rashid Jamil

Morality is a concept that transcends cultural and religious boundaries, encompassing the principles and values that guide human behavior and interactions. Islamic morality, rooted in the teachings of the Quran and the example of Prophet Muhammad PBUH, holds a significant place within the Islamic faith. Morality refers to a system...

Grab a Book, a Good One -Haidar Saif

Can you live a thousand lives? No, no, I am not talking about the eternal hereafter. I am talking about living on this very planet earth. George Martin believes we can. He is a bestselling American writer, quite famous for his book series- A Song of Ice and Fire. He...

Done with HSC – Next up -Fahmida Mehreen

Completing the higher secondary certificate exam, commonly known as the HSC exam for Bengali medium and the A Level exam for English medium in our country, is an inexplicable moment. On the one hand, lies the excitement of finally getting the introduction to adulthood, stepping out of own comfort zone...

For Those Who Think -Haidar Saif

Do you think? Of course, I do. That’s surely a stupid question. We all think. Human being cannot function without some sort of thinking. Ok, that’s fair. Cats and dogs also function as a species. Do they think as well? If they do, how are we different from them? Well,...

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...