The Simple Life of Muhammad

The Simple Life of Muhammad If we compare the life of Muhammad before his mission as a prophet and his life after he began his mission as a prophet, we will conclude that it is beyond reason to think that Muhammad was a false prophet, who claimed prophethood to attain...

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Miracles Performed by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

Many miracles were performed by the Prophet Muhammad by God’s permission. These miracles were witnessed by many people. For example: n When the unbelievers in Makkah asked the Prophet Muhammad to show them a miracle, he showed them the splitting of the moon...

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The Verses in the Quran That Mention Future Events Which Later Came to Pass

One example of the events foretold in the Quran is the victory of the Romans over the Persians within three to nine years after the Romans were defeated by the Persians. God has said in the Quran: The Romans have been defeated in the nearest land (to the Arabian Peninsula),...

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Biblical Prophecies on the Advent of Muhammad , the Prophet of Islam

The Biblical prophecies on the advent of the Prophet Muhammad are evidence of the truth of Islam for people who believe in the Bible. In Deuteronomy 18, Moses stated that God told him: “I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers; I will...

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The Quran on Seas and Rivers

Quran says that fresh water and sea water never mix Description: Barriers between various types of water found in nature: a fact mentioned in the Quran expounded by science. Modern Science has discovered that in the places where two different seas meet, there is a barrier...

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The Quran on Deep Seas and Internal Waves

The Quran on Deep Seas and Internal Waves Description: The Quranic account of life in the deep seas, the darkness therein, and how it confirms modern scientific findings.God has said in the Quran: “Or (the unbelievers’ state) is like the darkness in a deep sea. It is...

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The Quran on Clouds

Description: Details mentioned in the Quran about cloud formation over 1400 years ago has only recently been discovered by science.Scientists have studied cloud types and have realized that rain clouds are formed and shaped according to definite systems and certain steps...

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Scientists’ Comments on the Scientific Miracles in the Holy Quran

Description: The statements of various scientists in regards to the facts found in the Quran which conform to recently discovered scientific truths.The following are some comments of scientists[1] on the scientific miracles in the Holy Quran. All of these comments have...

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Qur'an and Science: The Miracle of Iron

Qur'an and Science: The Miracle of Iron Description: The Quran seems to imply that the iron was something “sent down” and not from this earth, an idea not foreign to 20th century science.Iron is one of the elements highlighted in the Quran. In the chapter known Al-Hadeed,...

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The Quran on the Expanding Universe and the Big Bang Theory

The Quran on the Expanding Universe and the Big Bang Theory Description: This article delineates the correlation between the most accepted scientific explanation of the origin and expansion of the Universe, and the description of its origin and expansion in the Quran....

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The Victory of the Romans and the Lowest Point on Earth

The Victory of the Romans and the Lowest Point on Earth Description: The Quran lays light on the lowest place of earth.In the early 7th century, the two most powerful empires at the time were the Byzantine[1] and Persian Empires. In the years 613 - 614 C.E the two...

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Islam the true religion of God: Some of the Scientific Miracles in Brief

Islam the true religion of God: Some of the Scientific Miracles in Brief Description: Why Islam is the true religion of God. Ever since the dawn of mankind, we have sought to understand nature and our place in it. In this quest for the purpose of life many people have...

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Hinduism (part 4 of 4): More differences between Islam & Hinduism

Hinduism: More differences between Islam & Hinduism Description: Widows, sati and the caste system.Further to our discussion about the status of women in Hinduism mention must be made of sati, the burning of women on their husband’s funeral pyre. Sati was prevalent...

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Hinduism (part 3 of 4): The status of women in Hinduism

Hinduism Symbol Description: A comparison of the rights of women in Hinduism & Islam. Hinduism[1] is the third largest religion in the world, with more than 950 million adherents. Although Hindus live predominantly in India and Nepal, they are scattered throughout...

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Hinduism (part 2 of 4): Idol worship and Reincarnation

Hinduism: Idol worship and Reincarnation Description: Two big differences between Hinduism and Islam. Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world. There are approximately 950 million adherents, most of them in India or Nepal. Central to Hindu worship is the...

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Hinduism (part 1 of 4): What is Hinduism?

What is Hinduism? Description: A brief overview of Hinduism in a series of articles discussing it from a comparative religions perspective. This is the first article in a series discussing Hinduism from a comparative religions perspective. Although as Muslims we believe...

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What is Buddhism? (part 2 of 2)

What is Buddhism? In Buddhism,[1] the ultimate goal is to break the cycle of rebirth and achieve enlightenment or nirvana. Nirvana is a transcendental state in which there is no suffering, desire, or sense of self. The Buddha however, did not give a complete definition...

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What is Buddhism? Part 1 of 2

What is Buddhism Definition: A widespread Asian religion or philosophy, founded by Siddartha Gautama in NE India in the 5th century BCE, which teaches that enlightenment may be reached by elimination of earthly desires and of the idea of the self.[1] Buddhism is the...

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Male Circumcision in Islam

Male circumcision is among the rites of Islam and is part of the (in Arabic): fitrah, or the innate disposition and natural character and instinct of the human creation. As-Shawkani said in his book Nayl al-Awtar (1/184): "What the Prophet (s.A.w.) means by Fitrah...

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Islamic Values and Ethics in Prevention and Treatment of Emotional Disorders

By Basheer Ahmed, God says about Qur'an ..It (Qur'an) is a:-guide and a healing to those who believe" (S.41: V. 44). Religion plays a significant role in satisfying our physical as well as spiritual needs: Islam teaches us a code of behaviour and gives us a meaning for...

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Henna (Mehendi) is a Great Healer

By Dr. M. Laiq Ahmed KhanThe Henna plant is not only extensively grown throughout India, but cultivated as well. It is planted as hedges around houses, buildings and sometimes fields. It is two-meter long when fully grown and emission of a typical fragrance is also noted...

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Show Kindness to Animals

Show Kindness to Animals Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) not only preached to the people to show kindness to each other but also to all living souls. He forbade the practice of cutting tails and manes of horses, of branding animals at any soft spot, and of keeping horses saddled...

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Making up missed Ramadan Fasts

Making up missed Ramadan Fasts Sometimes we are unable to fast all days during Ramadan due to various reasons, such as ill health, travel or other extenuating circumstances. God is Most Merciful, and allows us the provision to make up the missed fast outside Ramadan. [2:185]...

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My name is Christina and this is how I accepted Islam

This is Kristin Nicole Ritchie holding a Mic before Converting to Muslim On Christmas Day, 2010, I embraced Islam and became a Muslim. Why? Simply because I felt ready, as a result of a gradual process of growth and change that had been slowly transforming my life over...

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Laylat Al Qadr (The Night of Power)

Crowning GloryLaylatul Qadr (The Night of Power) is the crowning glory of the holy month of Ramadan. It is associated with the sending down of the magnificent Qur’an, the last Book of Allah on His last Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), for the guidance of mankind....

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RAMADAN: Reflections on Fasting

Ramadan is the month during which the Quran was revealed, providing guidance for the people, clear teachings, and the statute book. Those of you who witness this month shall fast therein. Those who are ill or traveling may substitute the same number of other days. GOD...

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Ramadan: A Gift Of Rememberance

They remember God while standing, sitting, and on their sides, and they reflect upon the creation of the heavens and the earth:  "Our Lord, You did not create all this in vain. Be You glorified. Save us from the retribution of Hell." (3:191) Ramadan is the month...

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Introduction to Ramadan/Fasting

Ramadan is the ninth lunar month in the Islamic calendar. Submitters (Muslims) all over the world fast during this month from the beginning of dawn to sunset. During fasting, Submitters abstain from eating, drinking and sexual activity as commanded by God in the Quran...

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INTERFAITH DIALOGUE AND THE QUR’AN

Islam rights are of two kinds: the Divine rights and the Human rights. Divine rights include strong faith in the Lord and worshipping Him. Humanity is described as “Allah’s family” and thereby Human rights are sacred. The Quran whilst repeatedly telling the believers...

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The Steps You Should Take on the road to Marriage

Below is a reflection piece by Imam Khalif Latif on the best steps to take in order to get Married. It’s really tough for a lot of Muslims to get married these days. It’s that much tougher though when we don’t really have a clue of what we’re looking for in a marriage...

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ISIS Does Not Define Islam

ISIS (Islamic State in Iraq); a terrorist group whose ultimate goals are to 1). Establish a new Islamic caliphate across the Middle East 2.) Force Muslims to submit to Al-Baghdadi’s radical Islamic perspective, while implementing a high-stakes mentality. Al-Baghdadi...

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Does Islam oppress women?

No. On the contrary, Islam elevated the status of women 1400 years ago by giving them the right to divorce, the right to have financial independence and support, and the right to be identified as dignified women (Hijab) when in the rest of the world, including Europe,...

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Was Islam spread by the sword?

According to the Quran, "There is no compulsion in religion" (2:256), thus, no one can be forced to become a Muslim. While it is true that in many places where Muslim armies went to liberate people or the land, they did carry the sword as that was the weapon used at that...

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Is Islam intolerant of other religious minorities?

Islam recognizes the rights of the minority. To ensure their welfare and safety, Muslim rulers initiated a tax (Jazia) on them. Prophet Muhammad (P) forbade Muslim armies to destroy churches and synagogues. Caliph Umer did not even allow them to pray inside a church.  Jews...

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What is the dress code for Muslims?

Islam emphasizes modesty. No person should be perceived as a sex object. There are certain guidelines both for men and women that their dress should neither be too thin nor too tight to reveal body forms.  For men, they must at least cover the area from the knee...

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Does Islam promote violence and terrorism?

No. Islam is religion of peace and submission and stresses on the sanctity of human life. A verse in the Quran says, [Chapter 5, verse 32], that "anyone who saves one life, it is as if he has saved the whole of mankind and anyone who has killed another person (except...

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What are the major Islamic festivals?

Idul Fitre, marks the end of fasting in the month of Ramadan and is celebrated with public prayers, feasts and exchange of gifts. Idul Adha marks the end of the Hajj or the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. After the public prayers, those who can afford, sacrifice a lamb or...

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What are the dietary prohibitions in Islam?

Muslims are told in the Quran not to eat pork or pork products, meat of the animals who died before being slaughtered or the carnivorous animals (as they eat dead animals), nor drink blood or intoxicants such as wine or use any illicit drug...

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Do Muslims worship Muhammad?

No Muslims do not worship Muhammad (PBUH) or any other prophets. Muslims believe in all prophets including Adam, Noah, Abraham, David, Solomon, Moses and Jesus. Muslims believe that Muhammad (P) was the last of the prophets. They believe that God alone is to be worshiped,...

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What do Muslims think of Jesus?

It is sad that many Christians do not know that Jesus, peace be upon him, holds a very high position within Islam.  Unlike Orthodox Judaism, Islam considers Jesus to be the promised Messiah, a word from God, born of the Virgin Mary to bring a new covenant to the...

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How should Muslims live with Jews & Christians?

The Quran calls them "People of the Book", i.e., those who received Divine scriptures before Muhammad (P). Muslims are told to treat them with respect and justice and do not fight with them unless they initiate hostilities or ridicule their faith. The Muslims ultimate...

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