Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him (pbuh), delivered to mankind a criterion of ethical and moral values. The Quran is al-furqan, the divine message that provides the criterion of right …
Controlling Anger: The Prophet’s Teachings
He was a gentle soul, someone whom others could turn to in rough times. He was known by all as someone who advised others with wisdom and the best of …
Aishah bint Abi Bakr (may Allah be pleased with her)
The life of Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her, radiallahu anha – R) is proof that a woman can be far more learned than men and that she can …
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 …
Muhammad (peace be upon him) the Truthful, the Trustworthy
Just outside the city, he stopped and looked back. The place he was being forced to leave had been his home for over fifty years! It was here that he …
Interview with Dalia Mogahed
Dalia Mogahed is an American leader with notable achievements in research related to Muslims societies worldwide and, in particular, the Middle East. She is currently President and CEO of Mogahed …