Reading the Qur’an in English
Q. I find it difficult to read the Qur'an in Arabic and I am not sure of its pronunciation. I use two translations which I feel give the meaning prop [...]
Humility and its Virtues
Abdullah ibn Amr said: "The Prophet (Pbuh) once visited me, so I gave him a pillow (to sit on) made out of skin and filled with date palm fibers. The [...]
Islam Is Easy, Don’t Make It Difficult
Islam advocates a middle course in everything. This includes the way Muslims follow God's commands, the way they think about God and the way they inte [...]
Between Comfort And Hardship
In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Man never tires of asking for good (things), but if evil fortune touches him, he abandons all hope, [...]
Islamic Understanding of Politics
Islam does not make a distinction between religion and politics. It considers the two as necessary for each other as well as complementary to each oth [...]
Fanaticism is a Problem of Arrogant Self-Belief, Not of Faith
Arrogance is a devastating disease, which is why God condemns it several times in the Qur'an (e.g. 31.18). Fanaticism is one syndrome of arrogance.
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Indian Expatriate wins Interfaith Award
Jeddah: Abdul Aziz Valiyaveetil, Jeddah-based Indian expatriate who acts as director of Al Hayat International School and vice president of Seagulls [...]
Coaching for Sub-Inspectors exam
Bangalore: The Taha Education Trust will undertake coaching and training for those aspiring to join the police force as sub inspectors or the CAPFs an [...]
Essay Competition on Dr. Ambedkar’s Vision
Aligarh: The Dr. Ambedkar Foundation under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment of the Union Government has invited entries for National Ess [...]
Britain to Integrate Islamic Law into its Legal System
London: Islamic law is to be effectively enshrined in the British legal system for the first time under guidelines for solicitors on drawing up "Shari [...]