Intellect In Islam Blog
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The Meaning and Virtues of Al-Fatihah (The Opening of the Book)
What do you know about surat #Al-Fatihah? Why is it such an importance chapter of the Qur’an? Why the salah is incomplete without reciting it?
Infection Control in Islam
The scope of infectious diseases is progressively more challenged by globalization. Easy and frequent air travel allows diseases to spread rapidly between communities and countries. Infectious disease control will continue to be confronted by 21st-century issues including global warming, conflict, famine, overpopulation, deforestation, and bioterrorism.
Significance of Knowing the Narrators of Prophetic Hadith
Among the sciences of Hadith is the study of the Chain of Reporters (the Isnaad). Many Muslim scholars have specialized in this field. It includes identifying the name of each and every narrator (reporter), his character (his truthfulness, piety, public behavior), his ability and reputation as a memorizer and the types of narrations he is known to report, whether authentic, weak, fabricated, etc.
Give Advice with Sincerity and Kindness
The one who invites others to Allah is from the closest people to Allah our Lord. In addition, Muslims collectively agree on the importance of propagating Islam and inviting people to Allah, and many talk about it being mandatory upon Muslims, and we agree with them, that it is an obligation,
Why British Women are Turning to Islam
The surge in conversions to Islam has taken place despite the negative image of the faith in the Western press. Indeed, the pace of conversions has accelerated since publicity over the Salman Rushdie affair, the Gulf War and the plight of the Muslims in Bosnia. It is even more ironic that most British converts should be women, given the widespread view in the west that Islam treats women poorly.
Rains which Bring a Dead Land Back to Life
As well as bringing water, an essential requirement for living things, to the earth, the rain also has a fertilizing property. Drops of rain which evaporate from the sea and reach the clouds contain certain substances which “revitalize” dead soil. These raindrops with such “revitalizing” properties are called “surface tension droplets.”
The Family Institution in Islam
The breakdown of Western families is proceeding at an alarming speed. Rising divorce rates show that the West tops the world. In 2014 the United Sates stood at 10th place with 53%, and Belgium led at 71%. With a population of 320 million it is estimated that there is one couple breaking up in the U.S. every 6 seconds. Unbelievable! Isn’t it?
Concept of Spirituality in Islam
Conversely, those who wanted to tread the path of spiritual excellence came to see themselves as ‘noble outcasts’ from the world. They believed that it was impossible for spiritual growth to be compatible with a ‘normal’ life. In their view physical self-denial and mortification of the flesh were necessary for the development and perfection of the spirit. They invented spiritual exercises and ascetic practices which killed physical desires
I Finally Have a Purpose in Life
Back in the day, I could do anything I wanted. I was very involved in basically the Hollywood scene that anybody would want to be involved in. A lot of people are surprised that I gave that up in order to become a Muslim, but the funny thing is when I said my shahadah the desire to do all those things was completely taken away from me. I used to drink, did drugs, and all that stuff. I don’t want to do them anymore. It is amazing to me, I really enjoy and feel peaceful in my heart about being a Muslim.
Muslims Call Others to Islam: Why?
Islam is what is sometimes called a proselytizing religion. That means it is a religion that attempts to convince people that its belief system is the correct belief system. Islam is a religion that not only holds all of the answers to life’s big questions but it is also inclusive in that there are no restrictions on who can be a Muslim.
The Meaning and Virtues of Al-Fatihah (The Opening of the Book)
The Faith of a Muslim: Attaching the Heart to Allah
The Prophet On Charity and Its Virtues
The Muslim’s Behavior on Fridays: Dos and Don’ts
A Beneficial Summary of Rulings to New Muslims (Online Radio)
Infection Control in Islam
Give Advice with Sincerity and Kindness
Why British Women are Turning to Islam