Muslim scholars from 20 countries met for an International Islamic Climate Change Symposium on August 17-18, 2015 at Istanbul and issued what they term “An Islamic Declaration on Climate Change”, …
Climate Change: Recognizing the Consequences, Rectifying the Harm
Fossil fuels are deposits of organic material that have formed within the earth from remains of dead plants and animals. Over millions of years, these remains have been subjected to …
Caretakers of the Earth: An Islamic Perspective
Environmental stewardship is an integral part of Islam. We’re currently experiencing a revival in practice and scholarly engagement in this important area. Ibrahim Abdul-Matin, as one example, has notably developed …
Ramadhan: Opportunity to Attain a Higher Spiritual Status
All praises are for Allah, The Almighty, and may His peace and blessing be upon His true servant and final Messenger Muhammad, on his Companions and his household. The month …
Muhammad Ali: A Champion of the Oppressed – ICNA Tribute
On June 3, 2016, America and the world lost one of the most beloved and transcendent figures of our time, Muhammad Ali. The Islamic Circle of North America joins the …
Spiritual Health and Mental Health Feed and Enhance Each Other
As he looked down at the page, he couldn’t understand why he wasn’t able to focus. Reading the Quran always brought him comfort and a sense of peace, but not …
Climate Change and Our Responsibility
Climate change is a serious global concern, and with the passage of time, the situation is worsening. In 2007, scientists from the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) predicted that …
Book Review: Dwell in Tranquility: An Islamic Roadmap to the Vibrant Marriage
Title: Dwell in Tranquility: An Islamic Roadmap to the Vibrant Marriage Paperback: 344 pages Author: Kamal Shaarawy Publisher: Salaam Hearts, Inc. Price: $17.95 (order at livingeman.com) ISBN-13: 978-1885677006 Our marriages are …
Book Review: Islam: A Brief Look at Faith & History
Title: Islam: A Brief Look at Faith & History Paperback: 162 pages Author: Hafiz Ikhlas Ansari Publisher: www.lightuponlight.us Price: $13.95 (lulu.com) Review by Sadiya Barkat Hafiz Ikhlas Ansari is a …
Quranic Dictates of Moderation: Dismantling Extremism
A previous article on this subject stated: “Those who founded and direct ISIS, and all those who follow their ideology and participate in their terror campaign, must ignore all the …