Abu Bakr: The Man & Closest Companion (Part 1)
How was the Prophet’s closest friend and companion? What did distinguish him? And how was his life before Islam? Where did his status in Islam come from?
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Abu Bakr: The Man & Wise Leader (Part 2)
How did Abu Bakr become the first caliph? What kind of leader was he? What does make a legacy of him? How did he stand in Arabia after…?
Abu Bakr: The Man & Closest Companion (Part 1)
How was the Prophet’s closest friend and companion? What did distinguish him? And how was his life before Islam? Where did his status in Islam come from?
Abu Bakr: The Man & Wise Leader (Part 2)
How did Abu Bakr become the first caliph? What kind of leader was he? What does make a legacy of him? How did he stand in Arabia after…?
Is Giving Zakah to Islamic Centers During Coronavirus Pandemic Allowed?
What is the Islamic rule regarding giving Zakah to mosques and Islamic centers in Europe before it is due, due to the urgency caused by Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Is It Permissible to Pay Zakah to Hospitals and Old People’ Homes?
In light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19, what is the Islamic rule regarding paying the zakah of wealth and zakat al-fitr to hospitals and old people's homes?
Can Islamic Institutions Take Conventional Loans During Coronavirus Crisis?
In light of the current pandemic of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the limited donations received by Islamic non-profitable institutions, is it permissible for mosques and institutions to take conventional loans?
Charity: You Will Keep What You Spend
What does Islam say about charity? What the giver is given for it? How about the prophet’s giving life?
Between Charity and Zakah
Enjoy watching this video by Sheikh Mufti Menk as he talks about the concept of charity in Islam and the difference between it and Zakah.
Zakah and Social Solidarity in Islam
The article sheds light on the spiritual, worldly and social manifestations of Zakah in Islam and reveals the resulting evils of withholding it.
The Third Pillar of Islam: Zakah
What is the linguistic meaning of zakah? What is the significance of zakah in Islam?
Who should pay zakah? Who should receive zakah? Watch
The Woman as a Mother: Status and Role
Part of women’s status in Islam is the honor given to the mother…but what’s the nature of that honor, and where is it perceived?
7 Remarkable Things about Khadijah, Wife of Prophet Muhammad
The article clarifies that Khadijah was one of history's most remarkable women, through her behavior, piousness, modesty and perfect manners.
Secrets of the Muslim Woman (Part 2/2)
Are men and women equal in Islam? What is the Islamic concept of women’s freedom? What are the rights of women in Islam?
Why Does Islam Allow a Muslim Man to Marry More Than One Wife?
By Editorial Staff Question: Why is a man allowed to have more than one wife in Islam? i.e. why is polygamy allowed in Islam? Answer: 1- Definition of Polygamy Polygamy means a system of marriage whereby one person has more…
Unveiling the Truth: Women’s Education in Islam
Islam equally urges man and woman to pursue knowledge, ponder on the creation of Allah and use the two correlated means of knowledge; namely, reading and writing.
Khadijah: An Example for a Righteous Woman Serving Islam
The article talks about a great woman in the life of the Prophet. She is Lady Khadijah who played a significant role in the history of Islam.
Why Does Islam Subjugate Women by Keeping Them Behind Hijab?
Dr. Zakir Naik answers the following questions: What was the status of women before Islam? What are the correct criteria of hijab in Islam?
Women in Islam: Oppressed or Liberated? An Evaluation of Feminist Critiques of Islam
This video is from Sister Zara Faris’ lecture at Southampton University (6th March, 2014). She discussed some standard Feminist criticisms against Islam, and answering the question “Women in Islam: Oppressed or Liberated?” This lecture includes an evaluation and response to…
Is a Woman’s Testimony Worth Half of a Man’s?
Some people see this as the Quran saying that a woman's testimony is worth half a man's. But here is why that does not add up.