Judaism originally enacted polygamy. The Torah states that Prophet Solomon had three hundred wives and seven hundred slave girls. In some parts of the world, a single man may have ten wives. Before the advent of Islam, polygamy was an established practice in the Arabian Peninsula. Even in Christianity, only men of religion were prohibited to have more than one wife but such prohibition was eventually extended to include other categories of people. As a result, spouse cheating has become widespread. Read the rest of this entry »
I have never written anything personal on the subject of hijab because it seems like an overdone issue. Sometimes I think so much focus is put on this one little aspect of being a Muslim woman, to the detriment of more important Islamic knowledge and practice. Because the headscarf is such a visual symbol of the Muslim woman, many non-Muslims are the ones who make a large issue Of it, spout ill-informed opinions, or ash questions in an attempt to understand. This has been answered to by so many Muslim women, and even Muslim men, that I did not feel, the need to throw my opinion or feelings out into the fray. Lately I find I am being asked many questions, even by other Muslim women who choose not to wear hijab, and by non-Muslims who know other Muslim women who choose not to wear hijab. Read the rest of this entry »
It is a truism that it is illogical to judge a religion by the crimes committed in the name of this religion when the perpetrators of these crimes deviate from the principles and values of the religion they claim to follow. The contrary would definitely bring about utter confusion from the very start as to whether we are speaking of religion and the true followers of religion or a criminal gang that acts under the cover of religion. The word “Islamic” is being thrown around by everyone, especially in the media. If we apply the same rule, the word “Christian” and ‘Jewish” can be attached to the terrorist acts that were and are committed by some Christian and Jewish groups. Read the rest of this entry »
Any body in the west has the right to practice his rituals whatever they are or declares his atheistic tendency, but when a Muslim practices his Islamic rituals, he will be accused of extremism or backwardness.
This book gains its importance from its profound presentations on one hand and from its author’s on the other. Dr. Hofmann is a German who live fifty years as a Christian, before embracing Islam. He has occupied several positions before representing his country as an ambassador in Algeria and Morocco.
Hofmann, speaks from a unique position. He is an expert in the west, where he was born and brought up Besides he is a Muslim who understood the essence of his religion, mixed with Muslims and thus, knew some of their faults. Read the rest of this entry »
In the Holy Quran we read:
“‘Haven’t the unbelievers seen that the heavens and the earth were joined together [in one singularity], then we clove both of them asunder.” [ qur'n 21:30]
This verse reflects the unity of creation as a dominating factor in the orderly form of the universe throughout its evolutionary history from one stage to another. Read the rest of this entry »
THE DEFINITION OF GAMBLING
Every transaction in which gain and loss is obscure is known as Qimaar’ and ‘Maisar’ in the Shar’iah terminology. For instance, if two people compete in a race with the following conditions, that if you surpass me, then I will give you a thousand pounds and if I surpass you then you will have to give me a thousand pounds. Or if someone says, ‘If it rains today you will have to give me a thousand pounds and if it does not rain then I will give you a thousand pounds. Read the rest of this entry »
In Islam there is absolutely no difference between men and women as far as their relationship to Allah is concerned, as both are promised the same reward for good conduct and the same punishment for evil conduct. The Qur’an says: And for women are rights over men similar to those of men over women. (2:226)
The Qur’an, in addressing the believers, often uses the expression, ‘believing men and women’ to emphasize the equality of men and women in regard to their respective duties, rights, virtues and merits. It says: Read the rest of this entry »
ISLAM AND MUSLIMS
The Arabic word Islam means peace, submission and obedience. The religion of Islam is the complete acceptance of the teachings and guidance of God as revealed to His Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
A Muslim is one who believes in God and strives for total reorganization of his life according to His revealed guidance and the sayings of the Prophet. He also works for building human society on the same basis. “Muhammadanism” is a misnomer for Islam and offends its very spirit. Read the rest of this entry »
The Italian Artist Who Reverted to ISLAM: “I discovered that my previous information about ISLAM was all based on lies”.
Giovanni Ferrotti is the ex-name of Muhammad Ferroti, the reputed Italian painter, who painted scenery for long years but could not understand what they meant until he embraced Islam.
He said: “When I embraced Islam and learned the rules of Islam, I knew why I was living and the purpose of this life. I learned that the whole universe is AIIah’s and that he ordered us to deliberate on this great creation. Read the rest of this entry »
Allah says, ” so whoever Allah wants to guide, he expands his breast to ( contain ) Islam; and however he wants to misguide-he makes his breast tight and constricted as though he were climbing into the sky …” (al-anaam 125 )
The following is the story of our sister, Madonna Johnson, how reverted to Islam.
Looking back on my past, I say that the turning point in my life was without doubt the birth of my daughter. Read the rest of this entry »
