Islam

Dhikr is one way to keep God in your mind and heart as you go about your day. The word “dhikr” (ذِكْر, also zikr, thikr, zekr, or zikar) is an Arabic word that refers to the act of remembering and glorifying Allah, as well as the prayers used in this act of remembering. Follow along to learn what phrases to …

 A member of the Malaysian Army is carrying an injured Palestinian boy using a wheelchair during the welcoming ceremony for the Palestinian people at Pengkalan Udara Subang (PU Subang), Selangor, Malaysia on August 16, 2024. [Syaiful Redzuan – Anadolu Agency] A number of Palestinians wounded by the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip and their companions arrived in the …

Muslims believe the Qur’an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by the Angel Gabriel over 23 years, and it’s regarded as the direct speech of God As we mark the month of Rabi’ Al-Awwal, the third month in the Islamic calendar and the birth month of Prophet Muhammad, Peace be upon him, it’s an opportune time to reflect on his …

It is often asked why Muslims love the Prophet so. The truth is we love our Prophet more than we love our own selves. He occupies a place only second to that of God in our lives, being fondly remembered as if he were here with us only yesterday. He is the beloved of God, His Chosen One whom He …

” … So what is wrong with these people that they fail to understand any word?”[1] The Arabic word Fiqh means to understand something, to know something[i] or to understand the intended meaning of the speaker. After the codification of many of the sciences of Islām, the meaning of Fiqh took a very specific turn in referring to the science of …

Islam has placed a great deal of significance on the conservation of the environment. Believers are obligated to protect animal and plant life, and to preserve the environment by not cutting trees, not polluting water, not contaminating the atmosphere and much more. There are several beautiful verses in the Book of Allah ﷻ that contain descriptions of the lush, green …