Have you realized what Islam is? it is indeed a religion founded on truth. It is such a fountain-head of learning that several streams of wisdom and knowledge flow from it. It is such a lamp that several lamps will be lit from it. It is a lofty beacon of …
Read More »Shia answers: What is the philosophy of fasting in Islam?
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. Fasting is one of the Furu’ Ad-Din (ancillaries) of the religion …
Read More »Violence against women in Islam
It is unfortunate that Islamic teachings are not given their righteous appreciation. Physical Education Dress Code Dilemma For Muslim Girls Part Time Hijjabi Rules Regarding Nail Polish To make matters worse, there are many concepts and ideas that Islam brought and fought for considered in the eyes of many as …
Read More »Fasting – A Divine Banquet
This text explains the significance of the holy month of Ramadhan and its fasting. It analyses the events, rules, obligatory and recommended acts and supplications to be performed during this sacred month. The text concludes by encouraging Muslims to fast in it in order to seek Allah’s mercy and forgiveness. …
Read More »Human rights from Islamic perspective
| by Mohammad Saeid Taheri Moosavi*: Islam, as the most complete religion, has studied all the general and partial aspects of society, so it is natural that not only is it not indifferent to human rights issues, but it has presented it in the form of the general rights of …
Read More »Major challenges during Imam Ali’s (AS) reign: Those who broke away
Even though Ali (AS) was chosen as Caliph in a massive gathering in the Prophet’s (PBUH) Mosque, this added nothing to his status, since he had already been appointed to this position by God. However, it remains true that without a popular consensus even a divinely appointed Caliph could not …
Read More »Muslim World League Launches #RejectHate Campaign to End Islamophobia on Social Media
The Muslim World League launched Wednesday the #RejectHate campaign to end Islamophobic content and hate speech on social media. The campaign, which invites supporters to sign a change.org petition, urges social media companies to adopt stronger anti-Islamophobic policies as part of their anti-hate regulations. In October of last year, both Facebook …
Read More »Every religion is political: Professor Knysh
Talking to the Tehran Times, Alexander Knysh says, “Every religion is political, even when its followers claim it is not.” “The claim of being apolitical is itself a political statement and political stance,” Knysh adds. In recent years the Islamic world has witnessed bloody conflicts under the pretext of religion …
Read More »Workplace habits may make Muslim colleagues uncomfortable, says report
Muslim Council of Britain says workplaces should be aware of cultural differences around handshakes, direct eye contact and social activities Employers and workers should be aware that handshakes, direct eye contact and socialising in the pub may be awkward for Muslim colleagues, says a report on Islamophobia produced by the …
Read More »“Imam Ali (A.S) Was a Great Peace-Maker”: Interview With Seyfeddin Kara, Holder of Imam Ali’s (AS) Chair in Shia Studies
– The history and text of the holy book of Islam, the Quran, that was revealed to the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) from 609 to 632 AD is one of the most researched topics among Muslim and non-Muslim scholars and researchers throughout centuries. According to the history of Islam, many of …
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