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If you ask an 8-year-old to define what love means to them, they’ll probably draw inspiration from their favorite Disney fairy tale, maybe even insert their favorite princess for emphasis. Fast-forward to a decade or so, their perception of the word will doubtlessly have evolved but the fundamental principle will have remained the same.
We grow up with these vague, … Continue Reading

Marriage is a sacred union between two people who are destined to be together since long before the heavens and the earth came into existence. While a man and a woman may keep themselves chaste and seek the halaal means to get married, they can often get trapped in the vicious circle of lavish weddings and functions once the marriage … Continue Reading

Remarkable women in history have been less appreciated than their male counterparts, often having their accomplishments attributed to men or not being recorded at all. While they were just as brilliant, creative, and courageous, most contributions by women in countless societies throughout history have vanished without a trace. However, Islam has empowered women since its origin but none has been … Continue Reading

Islam brought all good teachings to mankind in every aspect of life as Allah is not shy to tell the truth. It explains and advises proper conduct and rulings of sexual relations so that it is elevated from the level of mere pleasure and physical desire to a level of worship for which the Muslims will be rewarded. Prophet Muhammad … Continue Reading

A discussion on why Islam did not abolish slavery

Danielle made a face at the cell phone screen, making her friends Amtullah and Sarah look up from the books they were reading. The three of them had been preparing for their finals. Sarah’s dining table had replaced the library for them. With finals fast approaching, they often ended up discussing … Continue Reading

Islam is a clear-cut religion. The dos and don’ts are all evidently communicated to us through the Quran and Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ. Muslims are supposed to follow the religion exactly the way it is mentioned in the Quran and Sunnah. But with time and the emergence of the trend of fitting in the society, Muslims have wrongly attributed … Continue Reading

Prophet Muhammad ﷺ affirmed:
“My position in relation to the prophets who came before me can be explained by the following example:
A man erected a building and adorned this edifice with great beauty, but he left an empty niche, in the corner where just one brick was missing. People looked around the building and marveled at its beauty, but … Continue Reading