Volunteerism is the willingness to spend one’s resources in the way of Allah SWT without looking for rewards from anyone except Allah SWT. This is part of our Deen, hence …
Abu Ubaydah ibn Al-Jarrah
He was described as the “amin” or custodian of Muhammad’s community. His full name was Aamir ibn Abdullah ibn al-Jarrah (may Allah be pleased with him). He was known as …
Precious Gems in Our Community
Altruism is like a human cell. It exists naturally in all of us in a dramatically subtle form that makes it easy for us to forget its existence. Cells are …
Mutual Relations of Volunteers on the Path of Allah
Islam prescribes a comprehensive code of conduct, enabling everyone to perform his/her obligations. This binds believers together into perfect unity and solidarity. Their mutual relations should be like the one …
Interview: HHRD on the Ground
Burma The country of Burma, officially renamed Myanmar, is located in Southeast Asia and is bordered by India, Bangladesh, China, Laos, and Thailand. Burma’shistory has been marked by one of …
Lottery is Tempting
Some Muslims play the lottery hoping to win the jackpot despite a clear prohibition of gambling in the Quran. For many people, winning the jackpot is a dream come true …
From Valentine’s Day to Islam for Life
Twenty years ago I gave a girl a Valentine’s Day card. We were high school seniors and I misspelled her name on the card. I was a mere month out …
Marriages of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)
For any prophet to marry and beget children is quite natural. It is the norm, not the exception (Qur’an, 13:38). The practice of polygamy1 by prophets relates to their mission. …
The Sunnah of Marital Relation: The Prophet as the Ideal Spouse
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him – pbuh) is the perfect example for us to follow in all aspects of our lives. Allah (glory to Him, the Exalted, subhanahu wa …
Emotional Nuance Expressed in the Quran
There he was on top of the mountain thinking he had lost his mind. He was not sure what to make of the words he heard in the cave, nor …