Modest fashion is a term used for women from various religious and cultural societies who cover up to avoid showing off their bodies. But in modern world it refers mostly to Muslim Hijabi women. Islamic dressing is based on Islamic practices such as covering a specific set of body parts. …
Read More »Shia answers: What is the philosophy of fasting in Islam?
What is the philosophy of fasting in Islam? Short Answer: Fasting is the closest and most effective way to reach perfection and spirituality. The Holy Quran mentions the benefit of fasting to attain piety; This piety is achieved by refraining from the longing for eating and drinking and lust. What is …
Read More »Canada names 1st Special Representative to fight against Islamophobia
Canada has named its first Special Representative to fight against Islamophobia. Amira Elghawaby is a former journalist, a founding member of the Canadian Anti-Hate Network, and was instrumental in creating the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), the largest Muslim organisation in the country. As the special representative, Elghawaby will …
Read More »Islam rose to restore identity of woman (Part 1)
The Holy Prophet (S) said: “Maryam was the Lady of the women of her time, but my daughter Fatimah is the lady of the whole worlds’ women, from the first to the last.” قال رسول الله(صلى الله عليه وآله): كانت مريم سيدة نساء زمانها، أمّا ابنتي فاطمة فهي سيدة نساء …
Read More »Turkey: Frenchman converts to Islam
An 85-year-old Frenchman converted to Islam while he was on Turkey Trip. Emile Zehnder is a native of Strasbourg, France. Nine months after the death of his wife, he asked his Turkish neighbors to take him to see Turkey, Daily Sabah reported. The couple and Zehnder first toured historical sites …
Read More »IHW’s Imam: Terrorists are not representatives of their religion
by Zahra Asadian : “I think 2001 was the year of ‘Dialogue among Civilizations’ when the United Nations accepted Iran’s proposal for the dialogue. We need the talks between Muslims and Christians, especially Muslims and Christians who are like half of the world’s population. If we have this, we will unite …
Read More »The Immortal Message of Muharram
By: Seyyed Ali Shahbaz It has once again arrived — the month of Muharram with its memories of the greatest tragedy that the world has ever seen, and will never see the like of it in future. It is the month when blood, including that of a 6-month old boy, …
Read More »Abu Dhar brought all of his tribe to Islam (Part 4)
by Dr Ali Shariati*: These stupid statues have all guaranteed the satanic seeking of exclusivenesses for their ‘carver-worshippers’. It is the first time that Abu Dhar sees like this and, with wonder and anger, asks himself, “What are these three hundred and some multitheistic idols doing in the monotheistic house of …
Read More »Abu Dhar brought all of his tribe to Islam (Part 4)
by Dr Ali Shariati*: These stupid statues have all guaranteed the satanic seeking of exclusivenesses for their ‘carver-worshippers’. It is the first time that Abu Dharr sees like this and, with wonder and anger, asks himself, “What are these three hundred and some multitheistic idols doing in the monotheistic house of …
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Imam Khomeini
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