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 […]
Category: Mercy
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 […]
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 […]
Rights of Non-Muslim citizens/Religious minorities in Islam
Prophet Muhammad(peace be upon him) was able to establish a multiethnic and a multicultural society which he administered as the head of state. He created an atmosphere which recognised rights for the freedom of religion and culture, with minorities being granted rights to practice their […]
The Noble quality of Humbleness
The Noble quality of Humbleness HUMBLENESS is an attribute liked by Almighty Allah. Those who humble themselves for the pleasure of Almighty Allah are raised to high ranks by Him and those who boast about themselves are humbled by Him. Vanity is the aggrandizing of some blessing […]
Etiquettes of Visiting Relatives and Friends
Etiquettes of Visiting Relatives and Friends If you are traveling to visit someone or if you are about to receive guests, whether those in question are your parents, relatives, peers, or friends of a different age, make sure that your hands, feet, and socks are clean, and […]
Etiquettes of Speech
Etiquettes of Speech Taken from : Al-Muwatta’ of Imam Malik The Order to be Mindful in Speech § Imam Malik related to me from Muhammad ibn ‘Amr ibn ‘Alqama(Radiyallahu Anhu) from his father from Bilal ibn al-Harith al-Muzani(Radiyallahu Anhu) that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and […]
Keeping Appointments
KEEPING APPOINTMENTS, DELAYS AND CANCELLATION In the first verse of Surah Al-Mai’da, Allah called upon the believers ‘O Believers! Fulfil (your) promises.’ ►{Chapter 5 , Surah Al-Mai’da : Verse 1} In Surah Al-Maryam Allah also praised Prophet Ismail(may peace be upon him) ‘Surely he was true to (his) […]