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The Arabs of the Jahiliya lived in the Arabian Peninsula after the destruction of the Ma’arib dam in Saba around 300 A.D. The period between their existence and the advent of Islam is approximately 310 years. Evil and immorality prevailed in their society. When Islam came, it corrected their practices and beautified their culture. [Hanapi, 2013]

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Evil eye, or ayn as it is called in Arabic, is something that all Muslims are aware of. It refers to the harm a person may cause to another with their sight. It can either be intentional or unintentional, but it is real. It was narrated from Abdullah bin Amir bin Rabi’ah, from his father that the Prophet ﷺ said,… Continue Reading

In a lot of cultures and traditional practices, the issue of mixing and mingling of sexes is prevalent. It is more so observed at family get-togethers and weddings. Many people are brought up in the joint family system, where children grow up around their cousins. Therefore, it so happens that they naturally get closer and comfortable. But as they age … Continue Reading

Introduction

Humans are intellectual beings who have always moved towards progress and development. Yet, these very humans are dumbfounded when it comes to solving the theory of their own existence. Some are perplexed by the existential crisis, while others completely ignore it. It is quite evident that science has also not answered this philosophical question.

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At a time when women are standing up for themselves, demanding equal rights, and feminism is becoming a raging phenomenon, it is natural that it has made its way in Muslim society as well. The concept of feminism can be defined as the fight for equal rights for women in all walks of life. It campaigns to establish equality of … Continue Reading

Atheism comes from the root “a”, a Greek prefix, meaning “without”, and “theos”, meaning “God”. Together, it means “without gods”. This term was originally used to label those who were thought to be impious, or in debates between early Christians and Hellenists, where each side used it to label the other in a bad way. In short, it … Continue Reading

We live in a time where, besides the monotheists and polytheists, there is an equal number of people who ask “why do we need religion?” This article is written with the best efforts to answer this question.

To Understand the Purpose of Life

Allah ﷻ clearly states in the Qur’an,

“I did not create jinn and humans except

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