poor

Rights of the Poor and Needy in Islam

What rights do the poor and needy have in Islam? Why are we, Muslims, entitled to pay prescribe ...

zakah

Zakah: Great Wisdom and Many Reasons

Now a Muslim, why am I obliged to pay zakah? Why has it been prescribed at all? If it is about ...

The Prophet On Charity and Its Virtues

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “Save yourself from Hell-fire even by giving half a date- ...

Things That Invalidate Your Sadaqah

Things That Invalidate Your Sadaqah

It is unlawful for the one giving sadaqah to remind the recipient of his generosity, to reproac ...

Give Sadaqah Even If You Have Nothing

Give Sadaqah Even If You Have Nothing

Sadaqah is not restricted to any special deed of righteousness. The general rule is that all go ...

Sadaqah: Its Virtues and Benefits in Qur’an and Sunnah

What is the difference between zakah and sadaqah? What are the benefits of sadaqah? How does it ...

Pillars of islam

The Four Pillars and the Social Message of Islam

What do the pillars of Islam have to do with the social relations? What message do they have fo ...

Whether in the West or in the East…How to Manage Your Life as Muslim

Whether in the West or in the East…How to Manage Your Life as Muslim

As human being, there are two fundamental teachings that clearly have consequences for the live ...

The mountain of Thawr

Emigration to Madinah: Lessons for New Muslims

What do you know about the Prophet’s Hijrah? What lessons does it offer on the life of a Muslim ...

muslim

For a Merciful Society: Rights of the Muslim upon the Muslim (3/3)

A Muslim society is a merciful one in which the rights of the Muslim upon his fellow Muslim is ...

Rights of the Muslim

Citizenship in Islam: Rights of the Muslim upon the Muslim (2/3)

In a previous article, we mentioned two of the rights of the Muslim upon his Muslim brother. We ...

Citizenship in Islam Rights of the Muslim upon the Muslim

Citizenship in Islam: Rights of the Muslim upon the Muslim (1/3)

What rights does a Muslim have upon another Muslim? How do they relate to belief? How do the Qu ...

sadness_nature

How Prophet Muhammad Expressed Grief: Lessons of Faith & Humanity

Grief and sadness are normal responses to death of a loved one or loss. How did the Prophet rea ...

Minarets in America

Muslim and True Sense of Belonging

Should we, Muslims, feel a true sense of belonging to the Islamic Ummah, or to the country we l ...

diversity in nature

That Is Why We Are Different

Why did God create us different in religion, in races, in ethnicity? What is the wisdom behind ...

sky-nature

He Is One and We Are All Human

What does the Oneness of God tell about our one being, human responsibility and ability? How ar ...

nature_fence

Islam: Beyond Diversity & Cultures

Can we divide Islam according to the diverse worldwide ways of life and cultures of Muslims? Ho ...

nature_islam

Islam: A Religion of Quality

Do our actions as Muslims truly exemplify Islam? How often do you fall for stereotypes? Are wom ...

Zakah and Social Justice

Zakah and Social Justice

Zakah spreads tranquility and peace in society because it secures the weak and their dependents ...

Family Comes First

Family Life: Lessons from the Qur’an

How do you play your role in your family, community, and in life? How do you manage your family ...