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Hasad (Destructive Envy)

Hasad occurs when one wishes for blessings to be taken away from a person they envy, whether it is a blessing with regard to the religion or worldly affairs. It harms both physical and spiritual aspects of the self and inflicts harm on the individual. Allah ﷻ prohibits it in the Quran,

“And those who harm believing

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It is an undeniable truth that Islam is not merely a religion, but a comprehensive way of life. It has rules and guidelines that encompass every aspect of human life – social, economic, interpersonal, educational, and many more – for a happy, successful and balanced living ever since it was first spread fourteen hundred years ago in the lands of … Continue Reading

“Modernisation is the current term for an old process-the process of social change whereby less developed societies acquire characteristics common to more developed societies.” -Daniel Lerner

According to this definition by an American scholar, modernisation aims to achieve a better life, which is one of the goals of Islam, too. When it comes to a ‘better’ life, from improved provisions for … Continue Reading

The Islamic legislation was set to cater to the general good of all mankind till the end of time. Nothing needs to be added or subtracted from it as it is complete. Muhammad ﷺ was a Prophet not limited to his time, but was sent to all of mankind as interpreted in the Quran, 

“And We have not sent

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Most people consider religion to be between God and the “spiritual self.” However, Islam is a religion that goes beyond this. It provides guidelines for every walk of life. It stipulates the rights of people, their duties to one another and how they should go about on a day-to-day basis, and emphasizes the role of an individual in the community … Continue Reading

Education plays a crucial role in a person’s life, and good quality education has a major role in character-building and the overall personality development of a child.

Societies are made up of individuals, and their education reflects on society and its issues. Well-educated individuals bring positivity, pragmatic approaches to handle serious situations, harmony, and peace. They build a positive society … Continue Reading

We live in an era that provides ample opportunities for us to fall into Shaitan’s trap. We are intricately caught in this web of deviation, and every step we take has become a struggle- do I choose the right way or the easy way?

Nothing good ever comes by displeasing Allah ﷻ, and every Muslim knows this, but the strength … Continue Reading