Islam

In Islam, the relationship between husband and wife is a strong bond to be nurtured with kindness, love and mercy. It is so significant that Allah Almighty mentions it in the Qur’an as one of His great signs in the world: {And of His signs is that He created for you from yourselves mates that you may find tranquility in …

We arrived to Sarajevo on Sunday, December 24, 2006, sometime around noon. The first impression was that of a pretty small airport and a hectic reception by a crowd of taxi drivers who would give you a careless "don't worry, it's doable" nod to every inquiry you pose. With the bags thrown hastily in the trunk and with us packed …

  Are you having a hard time sticking to your new year resolutions? Perhaps you’ve been frustrated and disappointed over and over again seeing your grand plans of change fall apart? Don’t worry, I’ve been there. We’ve all been there. Let’s try again. This time, with the proper understanding and knowledge of habit-making. Why I Got Interested in Habits I …

An unfortunate misconception among today’s American Muslim community is that Islam has only been present in America for less than 100 years. Many American Muslims are children of immigrants who came to the United States from the Middle East and South Asia in the mid-nineteenth century, and thus wrongly assume that the first Muslims in America were those immigrants. The …

By Shari`ah Staff   I Introduction II  Health and Cleanliness III Sunnah and Pollution IV  Sportive Muslims V  Sunnah vs. Intoxicants, Drugs, and Harmful Ingredients VI Sunnah and Wearing out the Body in `Ibadat or Otherwise VII Islam's Moderation Between Extravagance and Stinginess VIII Sunnah and Medication IX Sunnah and Psychological Health X Conclusion Introduction The Sunnah (the collection of …

If we were to look for an Islamic definition of Productivity, it can probably be summarised in the word “barakah” or Blessing. Being able to achieve more with few resources, doing much in little time, and generating a lot with little effort is surely a blessing from Allah (Subahanahu Wa Ta’ala). Yet Barakah has somehow become a lost treasure these …