Shariah is not limited to societal laws and a penal system. It includes divine directives regarding every aspect of a Muslim’s life. Referring to Shariah simply as “Islamic law” is …
Relief for Relief Worker?
“They ask, ‘So what do you do for a living?’ a drink in hand. I usually get two kinds of responses from two kinds of people when I tell them …
Manage Your Time and Your Life
Whoever wishes to achieve something worthwhile in life needs to first change himself/herself. The change has to begin with self?improvement and self?discipline. A man who gets organized and disciplined …
Interview: ICNA Relief
ICNA has been involved in the relief work since its inception in 1968. In 1992, ICNA Relief was established as a separate department of ICNA in order to better coordinate …
Physical Abuse in Relationships – Legal Advice for Immigrant Victims
If you are an immigrant victim of spousal abuse, you can still get a Green Card without any help from your U.S. citizen or Green Card holder spouse who has …
From Mulberry to Silk: The Journey of Islam in China
China is sometimes referred to as a “riddle wrapped in an enigma”. A nation with an ancient civilization that is one of the fastest growing economies of the modern world, …
Welcome to the College Experience
College is right around the corner for the new freshman of 2010. It’s also not that far off for the class of 2011 either. It’s a very exciting and daunting …
Searching porn on internet
What should a mother do when she finds out her son has been searching for pornography on the internet? A by Imam Jawad Ahmed: First of all, the mother should …
Fiqh of the Muslim Minorities
“Fiqh of the minorities” (Fiqh al-Aqalliyyat) is a specific discipline that takes into account the relationship between the religious ruling and the conditions of the community, including the location where …
Wife Responsibilities with In-Laws
Q What is a woman’s responsibility when it comes to her in-laws? A by Sh. Abdool Rahman Khan: The relationship with in-laws is nothing new in Islam. It is perhaps …