Islam encourages the gathering of knowledge and the use of reasoning. In the Qur’an, God repeatedly urges humans to use their intellect and thinking skills so that they may differentiate between truth and falsehood.
History shows that the Muslim physicians were the fathers of this therapeutic cuisine that influenced the world and was carried later by European travellers to the New World. This short paper showed how Europeans in the Middle Ages struggled with this complex culinary art and how its ingredients were the prize that drove them to compete for the trade in exotic spices and other ingredients.
Foremost in the achievements of Muslim scholars was the treatment of numbers. It is impossible to conceive how science could have advanced without a sensible logical numeric system to replace the clumsy numerals of the Roman Empire.
History shows that the Muslim physicians were the fathers of this therapeutic cuisine that influenced the world and was carried later by European travellers to the New World. This short paper showed how Europeans in the Middle Ages struggled with this complex culinary art and how its ingredients were the prize that drove them to compete for the trade in exotic spices and other ingredients.
This is the second and final part of the article on Arabic calligraphy which has reflected the essence of our Arab and Islamic art through history, mirroring its spirit and nature and representing its progress.
This is the second and final part of the article on Arabic calligraphy which has reflected the essence of our Arab and Islamic art through history, mirroring its spirit and nature and representing its progress.
Introduction Why shouldn’t I be shy of one whom the angels are shy from” said the Prophet (PBUH) to Abu bakr and Umar after Uthman walked in the room and the Prophet covered his knee which was uncovered. ‘Uthman was six years younger than the Prophet (PBUH). He was [...]
Introduction “No one has been a better companion to me than Abu Bakr” said the messenger of God (May the Peace and Blessings upon him). What a great position! Indeed Abu Bakr earned it. All his life he stood by the Prophet (PBUH). He was a wealthy man and when [...]
introduction Aren’t you happy to be in relation to me as Aaron was to Moses, except that there is no Prophet after me.” The Prophet (PBUH) made this statement to Ali when Ali became upset that the Prophet (PBUH) was leaving him in charge of Madinah while the Muslim [...]
Shaykh Muhammad al-Ghazali The status of the Mosque in the Islamic society makes it the source of spiritual and material guidance: it is the hall of worship, the school for knowledge and the club for literary pursuits. Strongly attached to the duty of prayers and the rows of worshippers are [...]
Introduction “No one has been a better companion to me than Abu Bakr” said the messenger of God (May the Peace and Blessings upon him). What a great position! Indeed Abu Bakr earned it. All his life he stood by the Prophet (PBUH). He was a wealthy man and when [...]
Today we see that many of the Muslim countries are known for ignorance, poverty, oppression etc… This is a sad reality. The worst thing about this is that many people associate these terrible things with Islam. The truth is that Islam has nothing to do with these terrible sociological problems. [...]
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.
Is marriage an easy process in Islam? Why are parents making difficult conditions for marriage? What are the actual conditions of marriage in Islam? Watch Baba Ali answering these questions and much more.
Are women degraded in Islam? Do women have rights in Islam? Do women have a right to participate in public life? Do women have a right to inherit? To know the answer to these questions, watch this Show of Inspired by Muhammad campaign in which Sultana Tafadar focuses on women's rights.
Have become a Muslim? How do you see yourself? How do others see you? What do you expect of yourself? Learn here about what you need to see not in the mirror or in others’ eyes, rather on the inside.
Prayer is the very way to express your thoughts, hopes, regrets and distress to God; to seek the Power that is greater than us. Learn from God’s Prophets how to fulfill such instinctive link …
I care about prayer, but how could I readily answer its call five times a day, build up a focused productive and fulfilled relationship with God? What should I do to see the positive aspect of my prayer and work on it?