How does the Qur’an describe the relationship between the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and the believers? Is it only a leader-follower type of relationship that is all about command and obedience? Going through the Qur’anic verses that deal with this theme, we can easily observe how beautiful and warm the relation between …

Did the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) say anything about saving our planet and its environment? Did he promote any ideas or practices relevant to the world’s growing concern about the future of the earth and its resources? Today, with the increasing awareness of the dangers facing our planet and the great interest …

Analyzing the problem and coming up with suitable plans and policies is an essential role that the state is responsible for. In Surat Yususf, Allah recounts the action plan offered by Prophet Yusuf to the governor of Egypt to weather an expected famine.

Anew hijri year is about to start; and here is a great chance to start afresh and to turn over a new leaf. You may have missed some of the blessed seasons last year; perhaps you did not do well during the past Ramadan or Dhul-Hijjah 10 days. Many of us certainly feel sad about …

Visiting Madinah is not a rite of Hajj or `Umrah, but the unique merits of the Prophet’s city and his mosque attractpilgrims to visit it. Muslims’ heartsalways yearnto the city from which the shining rays of Islam spread. Muslims are always eager to visit the city they have cherished for long and to pray in …

Hajj is now over. Millions of Muslim pilgrims have observed this great pillar of Islam. The memories and spirituality of Hajj are really moving. Pilgrims could not help but have tears in their eyes while observing this magnificent gathering. Millions were heading to the house of Allah in total submission and devotion. The pilgrims prayed …