6 pillars of iman : Introduction While Islam is the outward rites and practices, Iman is the internal system of belief which Muslims are supposed to follow. A Muslim’s values, as per the 6 Pillars of Iman, provide the benchmark by which he is to live his life in front of Allah (God) and the…
What is shab e barat , or Laylatul Barat, or the “Night of Forgiveness,” is a night observed by some Muslims on the 15th night of Sha’ban, the eighth month of the Islamic calendar. Some believe it is a night of utmost importance, on which Allah (SWT) decides the fate of the individual for the…
Sunnah is one of the significances in Islam and constitutes the second central aspect to an understanding and practice of faith besides the Quran. Sunnah is referred to as teachings, acts, approvals, and lifestyle of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), which sets up an example in life regarding how the Quranic teachings could be…
Hazrat Ali : A prominent figure throughout all of Islamic history is Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib (601-661 CE). He was a cousin and son-in-law to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), who was the fourth caliph of Islam. He was even the very first man to accept Islam. His life is a shining…
Introduction A most balanced and just system is available in Islam for marriage and divorce. Just as Talaq is granted to men as their right, Khula is the right given to a woman to request that the marriage be dissolved if she feels unbearable to carry on. Khula in the Islamic legal system referring to…
Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem 786 : The number 786 holds a great importance among many Muslims around the globe and is often associated with the Islamic culture and spirituality as well as the Quranic phrase “Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim” (In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful). There is controversy regarding the interpretations as well as…
Islam gives the proper direction about all aspects of life including sexual relationships between spouses. Under the canopy of marriage, Islam promotes love and closeness but clearly defines boundaries to keep life pure, respectful, and healthy. This article examines the Islamic view on sexual activity and more specifically explores prohibited sexual positions according to sound…
Barzakh is a concept in Islamic theology that is deep and less understood, referring to the intermediate realm where souls dwell after death and before the Day of Resurrection. Derived from the Arabic root “barzakh,” meaning barrier or partition, it is a transitional phase between the world of time and the hereafter. The Quran and…
This Greeting “Assalamualaikum” has a place in the hearts of Muslims all over the world. This very simple, yet profound phrase, translated into “Peace be unto you,” is the essence of the teachings of Islam: peace, compassion, and unity. Here, we will try our best to find meaning, origin, and significance of “Assalamualaikum”, finding its…
Introduction Zina includes all acts of sexual intercourse outside marriage, such as adultery or before marriage. The jurisprudence of Islam explains zina as the general expression of fornication that refers to illegal relations of two unmarried individuals. Secondly, adultery refers to zina that includes at least one married person. The Quranic View The Qur’an has…