Honey, which is produced in amounts much higher than the requirements of the bees, is made for the benefit of man. And it is also obvious that bees cannot perform such an unbelievable task "on their own."
Scientific observation introduces man to the mysteries of creation, and ultimately, to God's eternal knowledge, wisdom and power. As stated by Albert Einstein, "science without religion is lame", which is to say, that science, unguided by religion, cannot proceed correctly, but rather, wastes much time in achieving results, and worse, is often inconclusive. Islam is a religion of reason that encourages science. Watch this film to see how the Qur'an leads the way to science by calling on people to reflect upon and examine the signs of creation around them.
Until very recently it was thought that the baby sex is determined by the mother’s cell. Or, at least it was thought that the baby sex is determined by the male and female cells together. But we are given totally different information in the Qur’an. Let’s watch this interesting video to see what the Qur’an has to say in this regard.
One of the most important reasons for the great equilibrium in the universe is the fact that celestial bodies follow specific paths. Stars, planets, and satellites all rotate around their own axes and also rotate together with the system of which they are a part. The universe functions within a finely-tuned order, just like the wheels in a factory.
Until fairly recently, it was thought that a baby's sex was determined by the mother's cells. Or at least, it was believed that the sex was determined by the male and female cells together. But, we are given different information in the Qur'an, where it is stated that masculinity or femininity is created out of "a drop of sperm which has been ejected."
Until the mid-20th century, the prevalent view across the world was that the universe was infinite; that it had existed forever; and that it will continue to do so for all time. According to this view, known as the "static universe model", the universe had no end or beginning. In maintaining that the universe is a collection of fixed, static, and...
Imam Ibn ul Qayyim al Jawziyyah God strikes a parable about His light within the heart of His servant (the human being), which only the learned understand: ‘God is the light of the heavens and the earth. The similitude of His light is a niche in which there is a [...]
Anger is one of the vices of Satan, which leads to so many evils and tragedies, of which only God knows their full extent. Of course anger is a normal characteristic found in all, but the question is how do you deal with it. For this reason, Islam has a [...]
Are you of those who count? Are you an active member of your community? How should you contribute to the rebuilding of the Muslim Ummah? To know the answer to these questions, watch this episode of Productive Muslim on Everyone Counts.
If you realized what impact the greeting salam could have, you’d live on that salutation. So, what is the wisdom behind the salam? Why should we adopt such greeting?
Prophet Muhammad warned his Companions against harming or upsetting neighbors. In a hadith reported by Imam Ahmad that is as true today as it was 1400 years ago, the Prophet was asked about a certain woman who prayed and fasted more than was obligatory upon her, and gave generously in charity, but unfortunately, she did not refrain from speaking harshly to her neighbors...
What morals does Islam call for and for what purpose? Are they something novel or mysterious from the well-known moral norms? By what standards are they sorted?
What holidays do Muslims celebrate and in what way? Do all widespread ‘Islamic’ celebrations have roots in Islam? Here’s a clear and simple explanation of what is Islamic and non-Islamic about celebrations in Islam…
Have you tried asking a Muslim woman what does she think about herself as a Muslim? Why do some people label them oppressed in a hijab? Is it in fact a question of oppression or that of modesty?
Performing the prayer is a command of Allah. It is the most important pillar of Islam. It distinguishes between the believers and non-believers. Prayer is not an option; it is obligatory.
How could you define your relationship with God; in which means? Just have a deeper look into your prayer and measure the distance between you and the Lord…
Prayer is not just a form of worship that effects the internal phases of an individual. Contrarily, it is the most important determinant that shapes all of his relations, beginning with his immediate environment and his outlook on life.