The Hadith
The Islamic Etiquettes of Talking in Company
Prophet Muhammad, on whom be peace, has given precise instructions concerning things one should be careful about in conversation and while cutting a… more »
Letters
Letters to the Editor
On what is death, not synonyms, signs of decay, frowned upon, midnight oil and many more …
Editorial
Look at the Individuals
If someone looked into the pre-Prophet Arabian inner Peninsula society, or, beyond that society into other societies around, such as, for example, the Roman and Persian, especially,
The Qur’an
Verses from Surah al-Isra’1 (Makki)2
1] Glorified is He3 who carried His slave4 by night5 from the Sacred Mosque6 to the Farthest Mosque,7 whose surroundings We have blessed8… more »
The Hadith
Etiquettes of Meeting with One Another
In all civilized societies, there have always been some particular forms of greeting, as an expression of respect, affection or formal recognition, upon… more »
Book Review
Tafsir Ishraq al-Ma’ani – Vol XII
While elucidating the Qur’anic allusions and events, Zaheer relies on classical Tafsir and, in relating the message of the Qur’an to our time,
Editorial
A New Diety
During his Night Journey and Ascension, the Prophet witnessed Luhay b. `Amr dragging his entrails in Hellfire. He was the first man to introduce idol-worship in Makkah. He had traveled to Syria (then under the Romans), saw some idols (first in the temples and then in the market),
The Qur’an
Verses from Surah al-Nahl (114-128)
[114] So eat of what Allah has provided you, lawful and good,177 and give thanks for Allah’s favors, if it is Him that… more »
The Hadith
Sincerity in Action and Single-Minded Devotion
The moral guidance furnished to mankind by the sacred Prophet attains fulfillment in the teaching of Ikhlas (Sincerity in Action) and Lillaahiyat (Single-minded… more »
Nature
Birds: Flawless Flying Machines
The theory of evolution, which claims that birds are descendants of reptiles, is not able to explain the colossal differences between these
Letters
Letters to the Editor
On diseases and separation, celebration and bid’ah, periods and henna and many more…
Editorial
From the Mitochondria of the Mind
Perverted religious, political, philosophical and other kinds of crazy ideas survive owing primarily to twisted logic. We shall discuss the issue with emphasis on the religious kind.
The Qur’an
Verses from Surah al-Nahl (104-113)
[104] Surely, those who do not believe in Allah’s signs, Allah does not guide them aright,166 rather, for them awaits a painful chastisement.… more »
The Hadith
Rights of the Weaker and Poorer Sections of Society
The importance of respect for the rights of the weaker and poorer sections of the society, and of every kind of a needy… more »
Nature
The Miraculous Design in the Flight of Insects
There is an extraordinary design to even the least significant of creatures such as flies. Any single fly is a miracle that testifies to the flawless design in the creation of God.
