1. Do not be rude in speech (3:159) 2. Restrain anger (3:134) 3. Be good to others (4:36) 4. Do not be arrogant (7:13) 5. Forgive others for their mistakes …
An Islamic Model of Marriage
The image of marriage that we are advised to strive for as portrayed in the Qur’an and Sunnah is based on three foundations: taqwa (consciousness of Allah SWT; love of …
Taqwa Must Enter the Heart
The word “taqwa” comes from the Arabic root letters wa, qaf, and ya. Its meaning is broad, signifying consciousness of Allah (SWT), love and fear of Him, and righteousness. In …
Quran as a Psychological Healing
As he gathered his thoughts, he wondered if he could ever recover from his sense of loss. The death of a close friend so unexpectedly had left him feeling so …
Quran: The Divine Guidance
“We have sent our messengers with clear evidences and sent down with them the Scripture and a balance that the people may maintain [their affairs] in justice” (Quran 57:25). “Surely, …
Trusteeship and Transformation of Character
Islamic faith has a strong hold on the lives of its followers. Whatever a believer does, he or she must first make sure that it is not contrary to the …
Why Have We Normalized Islamophobia?
The horrific attacks in Paris and San Bernardino have captured headlines and triggered responses from journalists, politicians, and religious leaders. Some Western heads of government have once again threatened a …
Transcending Dysfunctional and Damaging Thoughts
Consider the amazing hadeeth, “Part and parcel of right and good worship of a person is his good thought” (Al Jame’a Al Sagheer). And the Prophet (pbuh) has also said, …
The Universal Ethos of Moderation: Dismantling Extremism
Discussion continues among Americans about terrorism, extremism, jihad, and Islam. The discourse has three basic viewpoints. Put in simplistic frames, the anti-Islam perspective sees Islam as the “mother lode of …
Living and Exemplifying Islam is the Best Remedy for What Ails Us
“Who are the Muslims, really?” “Are they friend or foe — with us or against us?” These are the unsettling questions which have troubled many non-Muslim Americans for the last …