In Islam there is absolutely no difference between men and women as far as their relationship to Allah is concerned, as both are promised the same reward for good conduct and the same punishment for evil conduct. The Qur’an says: And for women are rights over men similar to those of men over women. (2:226) The […]
What if you find a watch in The sand?
Suppose you found a watch in the middle of the desert. What would you conclude? Would you think someone had dropped the watch? Or would you think that the watch came by itself? Of course, no sane person would say the watch just happen to emerge from the sand. All the intricate working parts could not […]
The creation of Camels is strange.
Camels are animals that were created to survive the hottest climates on earth. Camels are commonly used for transportation in the desert. Deserts are vast areas of sand and the temperatures in these areas can rise as high as 500 C (1220 F). You might have experienced temperatures around 300 C (860 F). Even at […]
What is the shape of Earth?
Today we can look at a globe and know that the earth is somewhat like a ball, a sphere. The Qur’an makes certain statements that led Muslim scientists to understand long before their European counterparts that the earth is spherical. When Europe was in the dark ages thinking that the earth was flat, Muslim students […]
Facts From Astronomy
Allah has made clear to us that His book, the Qur’aan has been revealed as a reminder to the whole world. Allah said: This is no less than a reminder to (all) the worlds. And you shall certainly know the truth of it (all) after a while. (Qur’aan 38:87-88). Thus, the Qur’aan is a reminder for all […]
Sûrat Al-Anbiyâ’ (The Prophets) XXI
In the Name of Allâh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful 1. Draws near for mankind their reckoning, while they turn away in heedlessness. 2. Comes not unto them an admonition (a chapter of the Qur’ân) from their Lord as a recent revelation but they listen to it while they play 3. With their hearts occupied (with evil […]
Who is Allah? The way to know Allah
There are various ways through which man can familiarize himself with the surroundings, beings, natural and unnatural phenomena. Each one of these has certain way to realize it. For example, when one wants to acquaint himself with a person he does not know, one may get closer to that person, show love and respect. There […]
Knowing what is in the womb
Question: In the December 1975 edition of “al-‘Arabee” number 205, page 15, it is alleged under the question and answer column that it is man who decides the gender of the fetus. Is there anyone other than Allaah who knows the unseen? What is the Islaamic ruling on this issue?
The rights of the child who dies after birth
Question: If a newborn child was to die right after birth, is the ‘aqeeqah obligatory for him? Response: If a child is born after the completion of four months (in the mother’s womb), then the‘aqeeqah should be carried out for him, and (likewise) he should also be named. This is because after the passing of four months, life […]
Advice to those unable to Conceive
Question: A woman is grieving because she is not pregnant; And sometimes she cries and ends up thinking a lot and becomes withdrawn from life, so what is the ruling and what advice do you have for her? Response: It is not befitting for this woman to grieve and cry because she is unable to […]