The Hadith
Rights of Relatives
Besides parents, a great emphasis is, also, laid on the rights of other relatives, and the special terms used for it, in Islamic… more »
Reflection
Personal Shahadah: A ‘Muslim’ Reverts to Islam (Part 2)
The following is the second part of a simple, inartificial, and appealing real story of a ‘man of action,’ his struggle against the odds,
Letters
Letters to the Editor
On inheriting grandparents, error in count, islam and terrorism, repentance and many more…
Editorial
Islamic Financial System
In the context of the financial crisis that taunts the super-geniuses of the time, (who, whenever there is a boom, promise another boom and grab prizes or sell their books well),
The Qur’an
Verses from Surah al-Nahl (70-77)
[70] And Allah creates, then He deals you death; and, among you are some who are returned to the feeble age, so that… more »
The Hadith
Congregational Prayer
The institution of congregational Prayer is a unique informal plan for the religious instruction of Muslims and offers them a wonderful opportunity to… more »
Society
Celebrations: Contagious Calamity!
Celebrations, in totality, are syndromes from which you cannot escape. It has complex, multi-layered systems each reinforcing (and supporting) the other.
Science
Faith and Science
The relationship of science and faith can be studied at various levels of thought. Philosophers have a tough time in this field.
Report
Darul Uloom’s Anti-terror Conference 2008
On February 25, 2008, Darul Uloom Deoband (DUD), the second largest centre of Islamic learning in the world after Cairo’s Al-Azhar, held an… more »
Reflection
Personal Shahadah: A ‘Muslim’ Reverts to Islam (Part – 1)
The following is a simple, inartificial, and appealing real story of a “man of action”, his struggle against the odds, and his humble and realistic aspirations, endeavors and successes. His consistent and persistent efforts,
Letters
Letters to the Editor
On embracing islam, another love story, tahirul quadri, working as accountant and more…
Editorial
Chapter One
Human beings are much more complicated than the immensely complicated computers they design. Computers are never contradictory, evasive, unpredictable, illogical, or dishonest
The Qur’an
Verses from Surah al-Nahl (68-69)
[68] And your Lord inspired the bees100 that, `you take (unto yourselves) houses101 among the mountains, trees, and what they build.102 Commentary 100.… more »
The Hadith
On Being Respected for One’s Good Deeds
Narrates Abu Dharr al-Ghiffari: “Once, it was enquired from the Apostle of God: ‘What is the command about a man who does a… more »
Poem
Imaan: Perfection of Man
The poem presented hereunder was ranked third at the International Poetry Awards Contest (May 2008) conducted by the US-based Islamic Writers Alliance.
