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Islam is Not Merely Ideas
How come my inner beliefs are not enough to make me a Muslim? In Islam belief and conduct on the ground are the two sides of the whole Muslim where there is no lines…
Age of Consent in Classical Islamic Law
In the name of Allah , the Gracious, the Merciful The age of consent to sexual relations is not firmly established in classical Islamic law like it is in many Muslim and non-Muslim countries today. The appropriate age of sexual relations was set in traditional...
Kindness to Parents
Islam is a beautiful religion that stresses the qualities of mercy, tolerance and respect among human beings. Allah has ordained the good treatment of parents and warned us against treating them with disrespect.
Suicide Prevention for Muslim Communities
By Rania Awaad, MD, Taimur Kouser, BA, Osama El-Gabalawy, MD, & Belal Zia, MA Trigger Warning: This article discusses suicide, which some might find disturbing. If you or someone you know is having serious thoughts of suicide, please call 911 or the National...
Five Prerequisites for Shortening the Prayer
To lighten the burdens of travel, Islam allows its followers to shorten the Prayer during their travels so long as the prerequisites are met.
Suicide and Despair in Islam
How to deal with despair and suicidal thoughts, why one should never despair of the mercy of Allah and how we can support each other to prevent suicide.
The Six Reasons People Attempt Suicide
The article discusses the most common reasons why people may commit suicide or harbor thoughts of suicide so that we can better address the issue.
The Two Supererogatory Rak’ahs of the Dawn Prayer
Observing the two supererogatory rak’ahs of the dawn prayer is highly recommended. The Prophet (PBUH) never missed them even when he travelled.
The Legal Rulings of Purification in Islam
There are two kinds of purification in Islam: purity of the heart from shirk and ritual and physical purification. Water is the means to the latter kind.
Marking Four Years Of Rohingya Genocide: Khutbah On Rohingya Muslims
ان الحمد لله نحمده…….. يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا كُونُوا قَوَّامِينَ بِالْقِسْطِ شُهَدَاءَ لِلَّهِ وَلَوْ عَلَى أَنْفُسِكُمْ أَوِ الْوَالِدَيْنِ وَالْأَقْرَبِينَ O you who have believed, be persistently standing firm in justice, witnesses...
14 Short Life Lessons From Studying Aqidah
Challenges of Identity & Conviction: The Need to Construct an Islamic Worldview
Concept of Friendship in Islam
The Faith of a Muslim: Attaching the Heart to Allah
Islam is Not Merely Ideas
Age of Consent in Classical Islamic Law
Kindness to Parents
Suicide Prevention for Muslim Communities
Five Prerequisites for Shortening the Prayer