Maintaining amicable relations at a time when there are many differences of opinion can be difficult but is not impossible. Religion, inherently known to promote peace and bring mankind together has become one of the biggest causes of disputes since ancient times. It is an undeniable fact that Islam and Muslims receive the most backlash and hostility when it comes … Continue Reading
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Articles surrounding Life.
Taking Care of Parents
The Prophet ﷺ said thrice,
“Should I inform you out the greatest of the great sins?” They said, “Yes, O Allah’s Messenger ﷺ!” He ﷺ said, “To join others in worship with Allah and to be undutiful to one’s parents…”
[Sahih al-Bukhari 2654 (Partially quoted)]
As people age, they experience an increase in health problems, whereby their productivity … Continue Reading
The Culture of Fitnah
Introduction
Culture is defined as the ways of a particular group of people or a society. With the advent of the millennial and Gen Z cultures, a new character of people has developed. This has given rise to a new culture, which is being thrust upon every tolerant individual.
Muslims today often have to play a tug of war between … Continue Reading
“Being Gay Is Natural?” – A True Muslim Perspective
Introduction
Homosexuality is on the rise due to its increasing number of members and supporters all around the world. A homosexual person was once thought to be mentally ill because of their claims, but today, the roles have been reversed and the person who denies homosexuality is thought to be mentally unfit. The propaganda of homosexuality today is a series … Continue Reading
Islam and Convenience
As human beings, we are driven by our expectations, desires, and goals. Most often, these are governed by one common factor: convenience. We are well acquainted with the term “convenience”, which means “suitable for your purposes and needs and causing the least difficulty”. We tend to base our decisions on the easiest or least difficult options based on our desires.
This … Continue Reading
Mom, Why Don’t You Understand Me?
My beloved Mother (Ammi),
I suppose you remember me screaming these words to you in my teenage years, “YOU NEVER UNDERSTAND ME, WHY DON’T YOU GET IT??”. These words hurt you, causing you to sob in confusion, wondering what needs to be understood. Like every teenager, my hormones and over the top emotions got the better of me; I never … Continue Reading
Time in the Lives of Young Muslims
Time is one of the most valuable blessings that Allah ﷻ has bestowed upon His ummah. It can’t be bought even by the highest bidder, nor be vanquished with force or power, nor be manipulated and cheated by ‘running a race against time’. Neither can we bring back time, nor delay and hold on to time, nor can we … Continue Reading