He was one of the first eight persons to accept Islam. He was one of the ten companions (al-asharatul-mubashshirin) who were assured of entering Paradise. He was one of the …
WhyIslam Scores “GOAL”
Organizing a massive dawah effort for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, bringing together over 20 Islamic organizations on an international level, and mobilizing dozens of volunteers originating from …
The Joy of Caring and Sharing
Muslims everywhere—young and old, weak and strong, materially well-off or not—observe fasting in the month of Ramadan, striving for greater discipline, deeper faith, and increased compassion and generosity. Charitableness is …
A Quest for Understanding the Islamic Moral Code
Dr. Jamal Badawi is one of the foremost Islamic scholars of North America. Currently, he is “Professor Emeritus” at St. Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. During its May, …
Global Peace and Unity
I am from America but I do like to keep in touch with British politics and issues from a far. And the Prime Minister, Mr. David Cameron, made a very …
The Call of the Creator of Earth and Light
Allah has revealed many verses in the Qur’an which advise us to travel and see the world (e.g. Qur’an 6:11). This, of course, is not a command to go on …
Serving Others: A Beautiful Loan to Allah SWT
Prophetic wisdom: “The highest level of the intellect, after eman, is to be of service to the creation.” On a Sunday morning in March, a group of Muslim volunteers gathered …
Living Islam: Worship of Allah and Service to Humanity
Our faith and worship of Allah SWT cannot be complete until and unless we serve and treat His creation with utmost kindness. Too often Muslims focus on the ritualistic aspects …
Service Through Trust and Minute Details of Living
Submission, faith, service. Having submitted to Allah SWT, faith increases, and the natural outcome is the desire to serve other people and the rest of creation. Service can be volunteering, …
Trust, Control, and Letting Go
Her mind was racing as she tried to focus on her studying. “What if I don’t pass? What if I start feeling sick in the middle of the exam? Oh …