Almighty Allah says in the Glorious Qur’an: And, (O Esteemed Messenger,) We have not sent you but as a Mercy for all the worlds. (Surah Al-Ambiya Chapter 21 : Verse 107) Hadith Hazrat Abu Hurayra(Radiyallahu Anhu) reported Allah’s Messenger(peace be upon him) said, “O People! I am […]
Isʟᴀᴍɪᴄ ᴇᴄᴏɴᴏᴍɪᴄs : ɢᴜɪᴅᴀɴᴄᴇ ғᴏʀ ᴇᴍᴘʟᴏʏᴇʀs
The recent unfortunate demise of a 26 year old Ernst & Young employee in Pune has sparked a debate about toxic corporate work culture. In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive work environment, many individuals face the challenges of toxic work culture, which can lead to […]
The role of Hijab in protection and liberation of women
One of the most discussed aspects in Islam in our times is the head covering of Muslim women i.e. Hijaab. Every Muslim girl, at some point in her life, will have been questioned as to why a Muslim woman must cover herself and is often looked […]
Myths vs Facts: Islamic Philosophy of Punishments
ISLAM is the final and definitive addition of Divine Revelation, obviating the necessity of another Religion or Prophet, God has blessed it with an unending, inexhaustible and permanently enforcable system of punishments. The philosophy of Islamic punishments is adopted to eliminate the conditions which affect the […]
SILAT UR-RAHIM: MAINTAINING THE TIES OF KINSHIP
Islam has placed tremendous emphasis on maintaining the bonds of kinship (silat-ur rahim). Silat ar-rahim means to take care of kin, to visit them and to assist them in whatever way possible. (1) Duties of Commission The Holy Qur’an has enjoined looking after the well-being […]
EXPLANATION OF QUR’ANIC VERSES ON JIHAD
Muslims across India are outraged over Waseem Rizvi’s remarks and filing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Supreme Court demanding removal of 26 Ayats (verses) from the Holy Quran. We recommend that the book “Supreme Jihad” written by Shaykh ul Islam Dr. Tahir ul […]
PROPHET MUHAMMADﷺ – THE SOCIO-ECONOMIST
The life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is an archetype which serves as a practical demonstration and an exegesis of Allah’s commandment of adopting peace in its entirety. The Prophet ﷺ set a precedent for the greatest ethical, spiritual and sociopolitical revolution in human […]
Freedom of expression and Blasphemous caricatures in France
Freedom of expression is an invaluable part of progressive civilisations. Humanity has achieved its current level of freedom following centuries of sacrifices and struggles.However what also arises from this march is the question of whether freedom of speech should be a right for all, a […]
Madina – The Welfare State
At the time of the ordination of the Holy Prophetﷺ, the world was ruled by kings and emperors, the southern regions of Arabia was occupied by the kingdom of Abyssinia, its eastern region was occupied by the kingdom of Persia and its northern region was […]
Propheticﷺ Teachings about Social Distancing
Propheticﷺ Teachings about Social Distancing Islam furnished guidance to humanity 1400 years ago in every walk of life. Exploring wisdom contained in the Islamic teachings is our task. Prophet Muhammad(peace be upon him) gave utmost importance to his own health and public health. The medical precautions […]
Prophetic ﷺ guidance to prevent the spread of COVID-19
Infection control in Islam We should keep in mind that plagues, wars, and natural disasters have afflicted our species throughout human history and that these will remain a part of life on earth. In fact, epidemics are mentioned at least twice in the Qur’an—in the […]