Forget Our Own Hunger
By Hazrath Inayat Khan
In order to awaken love and sympathy in our hearts, sacrifices must be made. We must forget our own troubles in order to sympa [...]
Islam is Opposed to Terrorism
Given Islam's clear teaching about all creatures being members of God's family, it is ironical that some Muslims care nothing about killing innocent p [...]
Look Within To Find Solutions
There is wisdom in the ants going into their dwellings in dangerous times. It emphasises the importance of turning inwards to our true dwelling, that [...]
Is Life Insurance Halaal?
Q. Is it okay to go for life insurance? What is the Islamic position on this? Could the life be insured? - Sana Sultan, Bangalore
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Are Islamic Schools Necessary?
Q: What do you think of the growing number of 'Islamic schools'"schools that provide students general as well as Islamic education? On the one hand, [...]
Alternate System of Schooling
Q: Given that spirituality is hardly, if at all, addressed in the present 'modern' educational system, would you suggest an alternate system of school [...]
Spirituality and ‘Modern’ Education
Q: 'Modern' schools, by and large, are geared to preparing students for material 'success', and not to making them better, God-conscious, kinder, mor [...]
Positivity in the Quran
Positivity is about feeling thankful and focusing on the good. Here are four examples of how the Quran teaches positivity.
By Sheima Sumer
1. The [...]
Speaking Lies: Unacceptable in Islam
A Hadith (related by Al-Bukhari in Al-Adab Al-Mufrad) quotes the Prophet (peace be upon him) as saying: "Ambiguity provides a way out of telling lies. [...]
Setting Standards of Social Morality
In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Allah does not love evil to be spoken openly unless it be someone who has been genuinely wronged. Al [...]