Muhammad as a man had already died, but as a Prophet he left behind him a legacy in the form of the Qur’an and the Sunnah. He stressed the urgent need to hold firmly to these two sources during his Farewell speech in the valley of Arafat. If people hold fast to them, they will […]
Month: November 2011
The Story of Joseph (part 3 of 7)
Sold into Slavery Lead astray by the whisperings of Satan and filled with jealousy and pride, the brothers deceived their father Jacob and betrayed their young brother. Thrown deep into a well by his older brothers, Joseph the beloved son of Prophet Jacob, clung throughout the long night to a ledge and tried to put […]
The Story of Joseph (part 2 of 7)
Treachery and Deception {And Allah has full power and control over His Affairs, but most of men know not.} [Quran 12:21] {وَاللَّهُ غَالِبٌ عَلَىٰ أَمْرِهِ وَلَٰكِنَّ أَكْثَرَ النَّاسِ لَا يَعْلَمُونَ} [يوسف:٢١] Transliteration: Wa Allāhu Ghālibun `Alá ‘Amrihi Wa Lakinna ‘Akthara An-Nāsi Lā Ya`lamūna The story of Joseph confirms unconditionally that God has total control over all affairs. The […]
The Story of Joseph (part 1 of 7)
The Tale Begins This is a tale of intrigue and deception, of jealousy, pride, and passion… and it is not The Bold and the Beautiful. It is a saga of patience, loyalty, bravery and compassion… and it is not Dr Phil or Oprah. It is the story of Prophet Joseph, may God shower him with […]
Do Islam, Christianity, and Judaism have different Origins?
No. Muslims believe that the original, unchanged message given to Muhammad, Jesus, Moses and all other prophets came from the One same God. This common origin explains their similarities in many beliefs and values. “Say: We Believe in God and what has been revealed to us, and what was revealed to Abraham and Ishmael and […]
Does Islam want Women to be public and political?
Most certainly. Islam not only promotes, but charges women (and men) with the responsibility of using their minds for good, preventing evil as God’s trustees on earth. “The believing men and the believing women are protectors one of another; they enjoin good and forbid evil; they establish regular prayers; practice consistent charity; and they obey […]
Why do Muslim women dress the way they do?
“Say to the believing men that they should lower their gaze and guard their chastity; that will be purer for them. And God is well acquainted with all they do. And say to the believing women to lower their gaze and guard their chastity; that they should not display their beauty, except what (must ordinarily) […]
How does Islam protect Women from violence?
Islam means “Peace” – achieved when a person focuses on God, giving her entire mind, heart and soul to none other than the Creator. This liberates her from human subjection; replacing fear with self-respect; weakness with strength, and conflict with tranquility. God says in the Qur’an: “…do not fear human beings, but be in awe […]
What does the Quran say about Women’s creation and purpose?
From a tiny drop that becomes an embryo, the girl-child is born to be an honored part of God’s plan. God states in the Muslim holy book, the Qur’an: “O humankind! Be conscious of your Lord Who created you from a single soul, and out of it created its mate, and out of the two […]
Does Islam give Women equal rights?
Yes, definitely. Islam teaches equality between women and men. However, in some Muslim countries and societies a patriarchal culture dominates, and women are denied of their God-given rights.