Which status would be higher than having your humble person appreciated and mentioned by Allah Almighty to a gathering of high-esteemed Angels? That is only one of the many valuable advantages you gain trough frequent remembrance of Allah (dhikr Allah). The special position of this easy act of worship is frequently emphasized by the Prophet …
Can you define the whole message of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) in one word? The best to do that, of course, is the One Who sent the message and Who chose the Messenger. In the Qur’an, Allah Almighty makes this brief yet crystal-clear statement: {And We have not sent you, [O …
Friday is a special day in Islam; a whole Surah of the Qur’an is named after it and various hadiths explain its merits, rituals, etiquette, do’s and don’ts. Why does Friday have this special status? What is the etiquette of going to Friday Prayer? What is the punishment of those who neglect Jumu`ah? And what …
Did you know that smiling has become a science and an art required for the improvement of social relationships and economic as well as diplomatic relations among individuals, communities, societies, and countries respectively?! This is not an April fool’s joke! Smiling has been acknowledged as a science at the beginning of the 20th Century; it …
One of the current problematic issues in mosques that give access to women is the excessive sensitivity towards, and sometimes the strict banning of, ordinary interaction between men and women. Interestingly, those men and women do interact normally with other men and women in the outer community in all walks of social and professional life. …
Did Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) say anything about environment? Concerns about the future of our planet are increasing; dangers threatening environment are everywhere. So, a lot of efforts are exerted to promote GREEN innovations, technology and lifestyle. Yet, green ideas are NOT new. Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) …
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