In gender equality conversations it is often insinuated that in Islam there is no gender equality. The crux of Islamic teachings is that as men, we’re hardwired by nature and confirmed by divine design and historically through the ages to do three main things: to provide, to protect, and to…
There are fundamental rights and freedoms that form the basis of modern constitutions, laws and declarations. Freedom of thought and belief are also essential in this regard. The extent that these freedoms can be exercised is considered as a concrete indication of the difference in the levels of development in…
Do they not then reflect on the Quran? Or are there locks upon their hearts? (Quran 47:24) The Quran is a guide to humanity. Since none of us want to be misguided, it is paramount not only to read or recite the Quran, but to understand and implement it in our…
And of His signs is that He created for you from yourselves mates that you may find tranquility in them; and He placed between you affection and mercy. Indeed in that are signs for a people who give thought. (Quran 30:21) According to the Quran, the purpose of marriage is…
The topic of inner peace addresses a universal need. There is nobody on this planet that does not desire inner peace. It is not a desire that is new to our time; rather, it is something that everybody has been searching for throughout the ages, regardless of color, creed, religion,…
اَللّٰهُمَ اٰمِنَّا فِي أَوْطَانِنَا، وَأَدِمْ نِعْمَةَ الأَمْنِ وَالاسْتِقْرِارِ فِي بِلادِنَا بِرَحْمَتِكَ يَا أرْحَمَ الرَّاحِمِينَ Allahumma aminna fi awtanina, wa adim ni’matal-amni wal-istiqrari fi biladina bi rahmatika ya arhamar-rahimeen. O ALLAH! Grant us security in our lands, and continue to bless us with peace and settlement there. With Your Mercy, O…
