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Wilfried Hofmann, German Social Scientist and Diplomat

Wilfried Hofmann, German Social Scientist and Diplomat

Islamic art was the second experience for Dr. Hofmann in his journey to Islam. From his early life he has been fond of art and beauty and ballet dancing. All of these were overshadowed when he came to know Islamic art, which made an intimate appeal to him. Referring to Islamic art, he says: “Its secret seems to lie in the intimate and universal presence of Islam as a religion in all of its artistic manifestations, calligraphy, space filling arabesque ornaments, carpet patterns, mosque and hou ...

Qur'an & Science

Is Movement in Sleep Important?

Is Movement in Sleep Important?

People who remain lying down in the same position for long period of time encounter serious health problems, such as circulation difficulties, sores, and blood clotting in that part of the body in contact with the surface on which they lie. ...

Weight Management: What Do We Have to Lose?

Weight Management: What Do We Have to Lose?

If you aren’t in the market for a gym membership, a trainer, or a meal plan, you can always walk, lift weights, follow an exercise video, and even use your baby as natural weight while you do some ab work on a mat, at home. While that may be obvious, it is surprising how many of us cite “we don’t have time to go to the gym” as a reason to avoid exercising. ...

The Stewardship of Water in Islam

The Stewardship of Water in Islam

Humanity should behave in such a way that would maintain the balance that exists within the environment. Rather, we should retrieve the balance that has existed before we have caused, collectively, many ecological disasters: "And the earth We have spread out; set thereon mountains firm and immovable; and produced therein all kinds of things in due balance." [Al-Hijr 15:19] ...

Health Benefits of Movement, Washing & Drinking Water

Health Benefits of Movement, Washing & Drinking Water

During sport, blood flow is accelerated, particularly by the movement of long muscles such as those in the legs (isometric movements) and the level of oxygen reaching the cells increases. As a result, the individual's fatigue is eliminated and he or she is energized as toxic substances are expelled from the body. At the same time, the body acquires increased resistance to microbes. People who take regular exercise possess broad, clean arteries and this has the effect of preventing them from clog ...

The Wisdom behind the Prohibition of Blood in the Qur’an

The Wisdom behind the Prohibition of Blood in the Qur’an

The wisdom behind Allah’s prohibition of blood emerged during the 20th century. By carrying vitamins, hormones, oxygen and substances such as protein, sugar and fat absorbed during digestion to the cells, blood makes it possible for life to survive. On the other hand, it also carries various toxins and waste products that need to be expelled from the body. One of the most important tasks performed by blood is to transport substances such as urea, uric acid, keratin and carbon dioxide that need t ...

Jewels of Islam

4 Wives for Muslims, 9 for the Prophet (PBUH): Why?

4 Wives for Muslims, 9 for the Prophet (PBUH): Why?

Why did Allah the Almighty exempt the Prophet’s (peace and blessings upon him) wives from this divine decree? This is because when any Muslim woman is divorced, she can remarry after her waiting period is over. Thus, she can go on with her life, normally and happily. ...

Oasis of Faith

The Monotonous Life of the Ignorant

The Monotonous Life of the Ignorant

The moment they open their eyes to a new day, they find themselves engrossed with everyday routines. Many people see their long hours at home or work as somewhat vacant. There is not a great deal they can hold fast to in society when they are looking for something to give their lives some meaning. ...

Between Prophet Yusuf and Khalid ibn Al-Waleed

Between Prophet Yusuf and Khalid ibn Al-Waleed

Let's learn from Prophet Yusuf and from Khalid how to exert ourselves in doing what is good. Let's learn when to step forward for leadership when the need arises, while maintaining our sincerity. Let each one of us try to be a Yusuf in civil work and a Khalid in action! ...

There Will Come Light

There Will Come Light

How many times have we sat down to count our mistakes and recognized we've sinned so much we can't even keep track anymore? We think that there's no way Allah can forgive us now. To our minds, we don't even deserve forgiveness. ...

The Cultural Alternative

The Cultural Alternative

Islam is not a culture. Whether we like it or not, the essence of Islam is religious. The central principle of tawhid, which we have often referred to, the foundations of faith and practice, the general guidance we find in the scriptural sources, leave no room for doubt about the reality of this. ...

How Many Treasures Do You Want?

How Many Treasures Do You Want?

As far as Islam is concerned, good deeds are not confined to remembering Allah or saying a specific du’a’ or so, it is a very wide range area where every and all useful and beneficial things to all humanity, Muslims and non-Muslims alike ...

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