Shallow-Mindedness and High Ideals
Those unaware individuals whose faith in Allah and the Hereafter is weak usually have their hopes squeezed within four walls. Anyone living in such a culture [of superficiality] cannot
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Islamic Perspective on Animal Welfare
According to Census of Marine Life scientists, there are an estimated 8.7 million living species on earth, and yet the Qur’an teaches us that humans are the highest of creation. With this elevated status comes an elevated responsibility. This responsibility encompasses not only how we treat our own bodies, actions, and interactions with each other, but also how we treat other creations such as animals. Yes, animals have rights and a legitimate place in Islam.
Zamzam Water… More than Water
Since the prophet’s time, every pilgrim to Mecca drinks from the water of Zamzam. No doubt that this is a ritual that connects all Muslims regardless of their race, color, and year they performed pilgrimage.
The Electrical Order in Our Bodies
In the electrical equipment we use in everyday life, the strength of the electricity used—that is, the voltage level—needs to be kept at a specific level. However, these levels are regulated not by the machine itself, but once again, adjusted by special, man-made devices
Can Evolution Explain the Human Soul?
We have seen in the last two chapters that man bears in his bodily structure clear traces of his descent from some lower form; but it may be urged that, as man differs so greatly in his mental power from all other animals, there must be some error in this conclusion.
The Amazing Creation of the Koala
Koalas can quickly climb trees with their long curled arms, and sharp claws and paws that hold tightly on to the trees. The two fingers of their fore-paws are separated from the other three. If we compare a human hand to theirs, then we must talk about two thumbs. These thumbs, which greatly differ from other fingers, help them to cling to small branches.
How Can We Know that Which Religion is True?
There are so many different religions in the world each claiming that it is the true religion so how do we know which religion is really true? In this clip taken from an episode of the Deen Show, Dr. Bilal Philips, the famous Muslim scholar, explains that how can we find out which religion is true.
How Do We Know God is One? (Part 2/2)
The oneness of God is not only related to the fact that He is uniquely one, rather it refers to His worship, lordship, names and attributes, something that can only be tasted by pondering on reality, contemplating on the meaning of the Qur’an and becoming a manifestation of its message.
Does God Really Care? (Part 2/2)
With His infinite mercy and compassion God has ordained religious duty for mankind with ease. No messenger was ever sent to make life difficult for people except for those who were unwilling to give up the unlawful pleasures of this world…
Does God Really Care? (Part 1/2)
Let us reflect on the creation of humans from the womb. From a drop of a man’s sperm entering a female’s egg, a life is created. The process that would allow the growth of this being and its protection is a universe by itself. Yet we only see a baby born without consideration of what it went through to make it to this stage and who was responsible for such complex creation!
