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The world has been taken over by a storm with emerging concepts like secularism and atheism. Although both are considered to be distinct from each other, there seems to be a major overlap between them, which– we’ll learn– is of serious concern.

Secularism vs Atheism

Secularism seeks to separate the governing society from what one personally believes in or worships. … Continue Reading

The term orientalism originates from the Latin term ‘Oriens’, in reference to East. It is the western scholarly discipline of the 18^th and 19^th centuries that studies the language, literature, history, and religion of Asian societies.

The study of Islam and the Muslim world by the orientalists has resulted in a misinterpretation of the religion, projecting … Continue Reading

Secularism is a new ideology or movement that seeks to isolate religion from the state. It places a lot of significance on worldly matters and pleasures, creating an implication that the world is the only objective in life, while neglecting and overlooking the Hereafter.

Education based on secularism aims at change and development without the intervention of religious aspects. Islam … Continue Reading

In the present times, the term shari’ah law is synonymous with controversy as people equate it with rigid and harsh rules that make a person’s life disturbingly difficult. While this is the general perspective of the common masses, especially the non-Muslims, the reality of shari’ah law is contradictory to this misconceived perception. Just as every land has its laws, Islam … Continue Reading

Shari’ah – The Law

The term shari’ah is often shown in an evil context in the Western media. Linguistically, it means a spring of water. In the religious context, it refers to the sum of Islamic laws mentioned in the Qur’an and ahadeeth that was revealed to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

The shari’ah contains the general principles laid down for the … Continue Reading

The Qur’an and Sunnah are the bedrock of Islam. They are the primary sources of the shari’ah, the spring from which the nectar of life gushes forth to sustain our existence. All aspects of human life have been perfectly illuminated by the shari’ah so that Islam becomes a complete code of human conduct.

The shari’ah has placed great attention … Continue Reading

Question:

How to overcome postpartum/postnatal depression? What are the causes and is it common to feel anxiety, sleepless nights, fear symptoms after giving birth, especially after the first pregnancy?

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Answer:

Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu

Dear Sister,

Congratulations on your bundle of joy!… Continue Reading