Western civilization looks at the human being and human personality as essentially flawed. The idea then is that we should just try to patch up those flaws with pills or …
Imam Bukhari – Custodian of the Prophetic Legacy
His is a name forever etched near that of the Prophet of God, hallmarking the noble words, deeds, and tacit approvals or disapprovals that are embodied in the rich corpus …
The Ramadan Nutrition and Workout Plan for Success
I am frequently asked, “How can I workout and eat properly while fasting?” Some people think that during Ramadan they will be unable to continue working out and worry that …
Toward an Ethical Economic System: Alleviating Suffering Caused by Greed
The Prophet (p) was asked which was the best kind of earning. He replied: “That for which a man works with his hands. And honest trading” (Ibn Hanbal). The Prophet …
Muslim Orphans: Their Tears Demand Our Attention
Orphans are a trust (amanah) for which the Muslims are responsible. It is an Islamic social obligation for the Muslim community to care for them, as well as others who …
The Test of One Believer is a Test for All Believers
“And what is there to life if a man cannot hear the lonely cry of a whippoorwill or the arguments of the frogs around a pond at night. I am …
Nature of Suffering
Too often when we face some difficulties or experience some sort of loss, we feel sorry for ourselves. We wonder why we are suffering, and what we did to deserve …
The Final Prophet of God: Muhammad (pbuh)
Muhammad (p), the final prophet of Islam, is widely considered one of the most influential men in history. Today, nearly one fourth of the world’s population follows the message he …
The Teaching Methods of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
“A similar (favor you have already received) in that We have sent among you a Messenger of your own, rehearsing to you Our Signs, and purifying you, and instructing you …
Lessons in Public Safety
If a man who is walking along the road finds a thorny branch and removes it, God thanks him for that and forgives him. (Bukhari 2305, Muslim 4750, Riyad al-Salihin …