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The pomegranate, ar-Rummān in Arabic, is mentioned thrice in the Qur’an. In the Qur’anic verse quoted to the right, pomegranates are mentioned as one of the fruits that will be found in paradise. This article, the third and final part of a series on Plants in the Qur’an, will discuss the characteristics of this red

As adults, we lose much of the simplicity we once knew as children. Islam is very simple; but as adults we make it seem so very complicated. The message of Islam has existed since the beginning of time, and its message is for all people. The message of Islam can be summed up as follows:

When my first Ramadan came around, I had only been Muslim for seven months. I lived with my mom, but had not gotten to the point of telling her that I had converted, so my first Ramadan was an undercover Ramadan.  Because I had a full-time job, I was able to fast while away from

It has been several years since I converted to Islam. And I have come a long way since my first Ramadan, which was a disaster. I had no idea what fasting was or what the spiritual requirements of the Holy Month were. Finding Islamic books in English was next to impossible and I was not

Knowledge is too great for it to be publicized, and clearer than for it to appear, for it is dearer to be desired and nobler to be desired. Islam is one religion which gives a special concept to knowledge. The scholars are living a life in their books after they have passed away from this

What do we mean with living Islam with others. How this differs from using Islam against others

How can a Muslim understand his anger experience and what ways can he control the primal level of it and transform into positive energy.

Morals can either be classified as secular or religious. Secular morality tries to establish a moral system that is independent of God and religious faiths. In terms of motives for morality, various explanations have been given. One explanation is that people are ethical in pursuit of happiness or perfection. Another suggests that pressure by political

The close assessment of Arab tribal life during pre-Islamic era and the influence of Islam and Muhammad's humanistic behavior.

In this episode, the study of the rise of Islam explores certain terminologies and the effect of culture differences on people's behavior.

This article shows some few ways Islam and Muslims hold a special status for Christians and Jews. They are referred to as the people of the book.

The first months, and in some cases years, for many new Muslims are usually challenging as they are an important transition stage with many things to learn and do...

Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “I have been sent in order to perfect moral virtues (in you).” As I slip into my waning years of life and look back at all the adventures and misadventures I have been privileged to savor, I realize just how centrally important this narration is to appreciate our

Tips for the basic necessities that a Muslim needs in this life journey for him/her to achieve the successful religious stay and the ultimate destination, Paradise

I firmly believe that the love a born Muslim feels for Prophet Muhammad is vastly different to that which a revert feels, at least at the beginning of their journey as a Muslim.

{It is We Who have sent down the remembrance (i.e. the Quran) and surely, We will guard it from corruption.} (15:9) When God revealed His words of guidance for the whole of humankind- the Quran- He guaranteed to preserve it. One of the ways in which it was preserved was that the men, women and

What are the action that Muslim should observe in preparing for Ramadan?

Are you a new Muslim trying to survive Christmas? Are you feeling lonely, cooping yourself up in your room on Christmas Eve?

{And thus, We have sent to you O Muhammad a revelation, and a mercy of Our Command. You knew not what the Book is, nor what is Faith. But We have made it (this Quran) a light wherewith We guide whosoever of Our slaves We will. And verily, you O Muhammad are indeed guiding (humankind)

Muslims believe the Quran to be God’s final revelation. They believe it is the literal word of God, revealed over many years, to His final Prophet, Muhammad (peace be upon him). The Quran is full of wisdom. It is full of the wonder and glory of God, and a testament to His mercy and justice.

The meaning of patience in Islam and ways of maximizing its level in the moment of sadness and its potential benefits

Muslims believe Jesus Peace be upon him (PBUH) is the Messiah whose birth, ascension, and second coming are blessings and miracles from the Creator of the World. The virgin birth of Jesus (PBUH) was a sign of the Almighty’s unique ability to create that no human being can comprehend even in this age of scientific

Surely the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous among you. How to achieve this status as a Muslim?

Sports personalities certainly have an influence. One hopes that they use it for the good of Muslims, the spread of Islam

My experience in Islam began as a graduate student in New York City in 1998. Up to that point in my life, for 25 years, I had been a Protestant Christian, but had not been practicing my religion for quite some time. I was more interested in “spirituality” and looking for anything that didn’t have

Mr Ali Aadullah recounted on the sports he practiced in his community and how this be related to religious and spiritual practices.

The acts of mercy in the life of Prophet Muhammad from his traditions. This mercy is fulfilled for believers as well as disbelievers.

The article is on how the Prophet used wisdom in leading his companions and the Muslim community.

The article discusses the manners and wisdom the Prophet's relationship with his wives.

This article is on the Prophet's wisdom in dealing with his wives without any of them being sidelined.

The article discusses how the Prophet treated the enemies in Madinah justly.

The Prophet Knew that the inner peace we sought in this life lies with the worship of Allah.

The Prophet instilled in Muslims the notion that they should respect Christians and Jews well.

How happiness is addressed from some western schools of thought in comparison with the concept of happiness in slam?

The article examines the definitions of happiness, the relationship between science and happiness and it relates to the teachings of Islam

Remembrance of God includes specified dhikr, but it is also anything you do related to God or mentioning God.

When it comes to racing for other than Allah, enmity comes with the race.

The presentation of the Messiah is not through an obsolete text, or an outdated document preserved in a museum.

In the Quran, Jesus is described as having many miracles not bestowed upon other prophets.

There is so much about Jesus that is appealing to both Christians and Muslims.

Forgiving others' mistakes is one of the great teachings of Prophet Jesus.

Quran is read and memorized by many Muslims all over the world—many of them non-Arabic speakers.

Like Prophet Muhammad, Jesus provided a guide on how to become decent God fearing people.

Muhammad did not learn from any religious scholar, there were no Jewish or Christian scholars in Makkah.

God tested Adam so that he learn and gain experience. He prepared him for the role of a caretaker.

To protect the new religion, the Prophet sent approx 80 people, including one of his own daughters, to Ethiopia.

Muslims will often say to those of the Christian faith, “We love Jesus too.” as a prophet.

The pregnancy of Mary, the greatest example of purity, was a miracle of God and a wonder of divine.

Many people may be surprised that Muslims love Mary, the mother of Jesus.

The prophecies of Muhammad in Old testament of bible and their true fulfilment in the life of Muhammad

The prophecies of Muhammad in the new testament of Bible and their fulfilment in the life of Muhammad

The bible texts and discussions on the bible prophecies about Muhammad and their fulfilment in the real world.

The Islamic ethics of treating prisoners of war is part of the whole system of Islamic ethics.

The article shows the series of persecutions against Muslims in Makkah, and how the whole thing started.

How wonderful was the life of Abdur-Rahman, known most commonly as Abu Hurairah.

How `Umar practiced social equality was demonstrated when he entered Jerusalem as a liberator.

There were too many Companions to give an accurate figure of them all but estimated around 114,000.

The article explains how the holy bible attends to Prophet Muhammad, his advent and message to the mankind.

In Ramadan, Muslims everywhere in the world enter into a season of intensive worship, which is characterized by fasting, praying, and training for self-control and discipline, in order to become a better and spiritually purified human being. This season is the month of Ramadan, which is the ninth month in the lunar calendar. A sacred

Fasting (cleansing, detoxification) is part of the triology of nutrition; balancing and building are the others.

Implementing the laws of God, as in the Qur’an and Sunnah, necessitates the role of man- God’s vicegerent.

Eid is a chance to teach children the meanings of mercy, goodness, visiting for the sake of Allah.

The poem discusses our obligations towards the orphanage at the time of Eid celebration.

A servant who hopes that his sins shall be forgiven by Allah should also learn to forgive others.

While all communities and philosophies try to maintain social relations, Islam makes it a duty for individual.

Al-Wasil is the one who keeps good relations with those relatives who have severed with him.

One aspect so frequently mentioned by the Prophet is maintaining close ties with one's relatives.

Early Muslim scholars were almost unanimous on rejecting astronomical methods during their time, but.

In ancient civilization, astronomy was a mystery, but in the Abbasid period, it gained a special status.

The role of early Islamic scientific and philosophical culture in the development of West

The detail instances on the zeal of both Islam and Christianity to defend their faiths against one another

The noble Hijrah from Makkah to Madinah is one of the grandest events in the history of Islam.

Part of the lessons learnt from the first Hijra, was the fact that it gave Muslims the opportunity to establish Islam across the globe.

This article attempts to evaluate the theory of evolution in the light of the textual sources of Islam.

The neighbor holds a special status in Islam that encourages Muslims to treat neighbors in a gentle way.

Within the context of his upbringing and his times, Deedat became a visionary.

Outside the world of theology, philosophy and literature, there were many Europeans whose thirst and curiosity for the Orient could not be quenched by reading books. So they went to the Islamic world and produced a sizeable literature of travel accounts about Muslim countries, their customs, cities, and so on. These were the European travelers

The article covers the essence of five daily obligatory prayers in the life of Human being and its objectives.

It is frequently claimed that Islam is valid only for primitive people, as it elevates them to a better standard, and that is why it appealed to tribal communities, while in civilized societies it is no longer in use. But, what is meant by civilized societies? Does this refer to modern societies which are based

It is a common allegation by Christians that the Qur’an is a mere copy of the Bible; that Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) simply plagiarized “his” book from the pages of the Bible. It is true that Prophet Muhammad received the Qur’an AFTER the Bible came into existence; and it is also

A Sikh friend of mine was given some literature to read. While reading it, he raised this objection: “You say that Allah speaks to the prophets and through these special people He sent a universal way of life for all mankind. The question is, why is such an important way of life prescribed in this

Zakah is a portion of one’s wealth that must be given to the poor or to other specified causes. The word “zakah” comes from the verb meaning to purify or cleanse. It is the third Pillar of Islam and is obligatory for all those who are financially able.   Zakah means the giving of a specific share of one’s

One of the benefits of memorizing the Qur'an is that it does exercise the "memory muscles" and comes in very handy for other life skills

This article is about some benefits of fasting.

Muslims wait for the sighting of the crescent with eagerness as it heralds the beginning of this blessed fasting period.

The article explains everything about Ramadan that you need to know, what Ramadan is, why it is observed, and by whom it is observed.

Voluntary abstinence from food has been a spiritual purification rite in many religions. The Qur'an also indicates that as a practice of the past religions.

Islam does not prohibit women seeking work; indeed, in the ideal Islamic society it is necessary that women should fill certain posts

Women are more psychologically fitted to nurturing, more compassionate and patient.

The article examines the falsification tests of the noble Qur'an. Through the tests the Quran offers something that makes it stands out.

The incident of the elephant took place in Al-Muharram 882 according to the Roman Calendar.

Physical purity means cleanliness of the body, clothing and environment. Muslims must have perfect physical purity to pray the Salah.

The Qur'an's lack of any internal contradiction and discrepancy also shows that it is from Allah and is immune to change.

Islam has provided the most humane of the rules of combat in existence. It does that when it forbids the killing of non-combatants

I beheld the mosque on Arafah—Masjid Namirah—through the early morning mist. Thousands on foot, in buses and cars heading in the same direction. With purposeful movements men and machine moved towards Arafah.

Islam is international in its outlook and approach. It does not admit barriers and distinctions based on color, clan, blood or territory

Few reasons that give an indication as to why this book deserves the attention of all humanity

The Qur’an remains today exactly as it was revealed more than 14 centuries ago and contains the exact Words of Allah

My brief encounter with Islam, both in a college class and my visit to a mosque, planted a seed that would grow for the next ten years