My choosing Islam was not a political statement; it was a spiritual statement. What I learned about the Bible and the Qur’an made me see that the Qur’an was the next revelation from the Supreme Being - and I chose to interpret that and follow that. ...
New images have been found revealing amazing truths behind verses in the Qur’an that depict the embryonic development. The Qur’an is said to be the word of God (Allah) and such miraculous phenomena are used to authenticate this statement. The Qur’an claims that the embryo is a `Alaqah which means either a blood clot, suspended or leech-like structure. We put this statement to the test. ...
Islamic law needs to be applied in environmental cases. For everything ranging from animal rights violations, to large-scale pollution, Shari'ah provides a detailed and comprehensive method to approaching the environment and its resources. ...
Bearing in mind that the Arabian Peninsula is not that far from the equator, it would appear impossible for such an observation to be made there. That is because someone in that region would see that the Sun always rises at the same point, and always sets at the same point. The expression regarding east and west in the above verses may be indicating the Sun rising and setting at different points. ...
At the present time, modern science has revealed that the atom, previously regarded as the smallest particle, can actually be split. This fact only emerged in the last century, but was revealed in the Qur'an 1,400 years ago. ...
Despite being one of the oldest fruits known to man, the fig-described as "nature's most nearly perfect fruit" by the California Fig Advisory Board - has been rediscovered by food producers. The nutritional value of this fruit and its health benefits have led to its acquiring a whole new importance. ...
The youth today are distracted by the media, television, reality television, music, make-up and cosmetics. They are distracted by an overdose of sports and video games, by social networking and keeping up with the popular clan. Very few of the youth can effectively disentangle themselves from the problems that exist within their environment that they forget the easiest way out is to turn to Allah and follow the lead of Prophet Muhammad. ...
In no way does Islam preach forced conversions, rather, this is something forbidden by clear texts. You are kindly asked to elaborate on this and to cite some textual proofs. ...
Imagine that you found yourself in this leader’s position. What would you do with the bandit? Would your state of mind give you any chance to think before acting? Would anyone blame you if you struck the thief down in self defense? ...
If man has fallen into misguidance and heedlessness, sorrows over what was done or missed in the past and anxieties about the future will mar his illicit pleasure, diluting it with pains. Such pleasure is like poisoned honey. This means that, with respect to enjoyments of life, misguided people are even a hundred times lower than the animals. ...
This article answers a very important question, namely: Want to Be Closer to Allah, But Don't Know How! One is better read it with one’s heart. ...
The Night Journey experience, presented in classical accounts of the Prophet's life as a gift from God and a consecration for the Messenger, the Elect (al-Mustafa) was a real trial for Muhammad and those around him. It marked the boundary between those believers whose faith radiated in their trust in this Prophet and his message and the others, who were taken aback by the improbability of such a story. ...
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