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Imam Shaft: Journey of Life and Educational Background
Islam
Knowledge
Religion
We are really eager to know about the journey of his life, his educational background and how e overcome all the challenges that he had to face in order to become one of the great scholars in Islam. We were impressed by the multi talent possess by Imam Shaft’s which had become an inspiration towards…
Umayyad and Abbasid Caliphates comparison
Islam
Middle East
Religion
(657-750CE) Umayyad clan starts as a foe to Muhammad. They are defeated at Mecca by Muhammad’s forces but are embraced by Muhammad and become a powerful Muslim clan that will lead the faith after Muhammad. After the first three caliphs, The followers of Ali will split away from the faith and form the Shiites (who…
Status of Women in Islam
Islam
Women
The Status of Woman in IslamThe status of woman in Islam constitutes no problem. The attitude of the Qur’an and the early Muslims bear witness to the fact that woman is, at least, as vital to life as man himself, and that she is not inferior to him nor is she one of the lower…
Dr. Zakir Naik: International Speaker for Islam
Islam
Would you trust him enough to be in a room alone with him? Many people would probably answer no to this question. They would assume he is a terrorist or part of a terrorist group. Why? The flaws he holds are all in how he looks. Just because he is a Muslim and people recognize…
European Security vs Islam and Refugees
Islam
Security
The issue of national citizenship has been a major area of discussion among many political analysts. A large section of this discussion has been centered on a state’s exclusivity in defining the conditions for exclusivity of its own citizens as well as the universal inclusiveness of each individual within and across the national boundaries (Chataway,…
15 Easy Good Deeds to Do Throughout Ramadan
Islam
Religion
Sitting after Fajr remembering Allah until sunrise: “Whoever prays fajr in congregation, then sits remembering Allah until sunrise, then prays 2 rakats of salat has a complete reward of (Nafil) Hajj and Umrah. (The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) repeated the word ‘complete’ 3 times for emphasis) [Tirmidhi] … 2. A house in Jannah for praying…
Islam: Rights and Responsibilities of a Woman
Islam
Women
Europeans have long been captivated by the Middle East and its inhabitants, a fascination that predates the emergence of Islam and Arab conquests. Today, the imprint of Islamic influence is evident across a vast territory stretching from the Philippines to Spain and Central Africa. This expansive Islamic world boasts an array of cultures that have…
Knowing The Jihadists in The West
Islam
Religion
Terrorism
This paper thoroughly discusses the origin and nature of Jihad, including its transformation from the religious-oriented group to being radicals and extremist. Their ideologies and missions are also discussed and how these ideologies drive them to fight fearlessly against anyone outside the sect of Jihadism. Relevant and reliable reports and studies on terrorism were also…
Roxanne L. Euben Enemy in the Mirror
Islam
Justice
Political Philosophy
In a preface to the book, Euben clearly delineated two research questions underlying the whole study. First, the author analyzed the crisis of “secular liberal democracies” on the example of the United States with its voter absenteeism and decrease of active citizenship within the context of “religio-political movements [which] are galvanizing peoples into extraordinary attempts…
Islamiat Notes from Quran
Islam
Passages from Quran Q: (a). briefly describe the main theme(s) in each passage. (b) Briefly explain the importance of these themes in a Muslim’s life today. 1) Ayat Al Kursi (2:255) a) This passage describes the concept of Tawheed (oneness of Allah). It tells a basic description of Allah as e. g. Creator or Lord….
| description | Islam is an Abrahamic monotheistic religion teaching that Muhammad is a messenger of God. It is the world's second-largest religion with 1.9 billion followers, or 24.9% of the world's population, known as Muslims. Muslims make up a majority of the population in 47 countries. |
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| quotations | “Be like a diamond, precious and rare, not like a stone, found everywhere.” – Anonymous.“No one will reap except what they sow.” – Quran 6:164.“For indeed, with hardship ease.” – “The heart that beats for Allah is always a stranger among the hearts that beat for the Dunya (world).” – |
| information | Birth: Although its roots go back further, scholars typically date the creation of Islam to the 7th century, making it the youngest of the major world religions. Islam started in Mecca, in modern-day Saudi Arabia, during the time of the prophet Muhammad’s life. Afterlife: Islam teaches that there is life after death, and this is known as Akhirah . In Islam, it is Allah who decides when a person dies and most Muslims believe that when they die, they will stay in their graves until Yawm al-din , the Day of Judgement ., According to the Islamic beliefs, God will play the role of the judge, weighing the deeds of each individual. He will decide whether that person’s ʾākhirah (afterlife) lies in Jahannam (Hell) or Jannah (Heaven) on the basis of the weight of either good or bad deeds in comparison with one another. Loans: Loans are permitted in Islam if the interest that is paid is linked to the profit or loss obtained by the investment. The concept of profit acts as a symbol in Islam as equal sharing of profits, losses, and risks., Emoji: The Star and Crescent emoji ☪️ portrays a star and crescent moon symbol, which is often used as a symbol of the religion of Islam. It is commonly used to represent Islam, Muslims, and Islamic countries., |
