Islam

The Prophets' Supplications in the Qur'an Materialistic people observe only the norms they are accustomed to and the superficial factors and causes; they never see what is beyond. Believers, on the other hand, perceive what is below the surface. They perceive Allah’s power that manages all affairs. He, the Almighty, creates causes and consequences. Then why do people not resort …

 By Firas AlKhateeb The development of the modern nation states throughout the Arab world was a heartbreaking process. About 100 years ago, most Arabs were part of the Ottoman Empire/Caliphate. Today, the political map of the Arab world looks like a very complex jigsaw puzzle. A complex and intricate course of events in the 1910s brought about the end of …

The final section of Surat At-Taghbun addresses the believers, warning them against failure in the test represented in the temptation of spouses, children and riches. They are required to remain God-fearing, be obedient to him and give willingly for his cause. They are warned against being stingy. They are further promised the doubling of their provisions, forgiveness of their sins …

In societies characterized by the lack of Qur'anic morality, it is considered quite normal that people's behavior will change according to circumstances. They will exhibit good behavior when they can meet all of their physical and spiritual needs easily and ensure their own comfort, but will change completely when faced with any problem that may endanger their comfort. They cannot …

Just three months ago, Heather Matthews, a 27-year-old teacher from Preston in England, was partying in Ibiza whilst parading around in clothing that revealed most of her body. Since then her life has undergone a total transformation, and is now a proud Muslim who wears the Islamic hijab. It has now been four weeks since her conversion to Islam, a …