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  • Anti-Semitism Open or Close

    AntiSemitism

    Anti-Semitism
    In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful

    Anti-Semitism is defined as “hostility towards or discrimination against Jews as a religious or racial group.” Technically speaking, this term is a misnomer because Jews are not the only Semitic people; Arabs, too are Semites, even though the term “Anti-Semitism” is never applied to hostility or discrimination against Arabs. However, since the term “Anti-Semitism” is now universally understood as denoting the irrational hatred and prejudice against the Jewish people, we too will use it only in this sense.

    Three points should be noted regarding Anti- Semitism: 1. The Qur’an neither teaches nor condones Anti-Semitism The Qur’an teaches that all humanity has descended from Adam. This means that all people are members of the same family—irrespective of the differences of race, class, ethnicity, gender, religion, nationality, and other markers of identity. Read More...
  • The Quranic Concept of Wealth Open or Close
    brochures_02 The Qur’anic Concept of Wealth
    In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful

    “And you love wealth with immense love”.
                                                         [al-Fajr, 89:20]

    Islam offers a very unique concept regarding wealth and material possessions.
     
    Many people strive to become financially secure and independent. Loving wealth is one of the many passions man possesses. It is part of our nature, or fitra. This notion is explained in many places in the Qur'an.

    Recently, and particularly with the advent of unrestrained capitalism in the West, it would be safe to describe man as becoming an economic animal. Working to be self-sufficient and independent is no longer man’s ambition. Man has become infatuated with wealth and...  Read More...


  • Jihad Open or Close
    Jihad

    Jihad
    In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful

    Jihad is only one concept among the maze of prevailing misconceptions about Islam. Under the influence of ever-intensifying outright lies about Islam, many have come to associate Jihad with violence and a threat to world peace. Rancid notions, such as Jihadism and Jihadists, are now widely used to demonize and limit the concept of Jihad to merely a synonym for war.

    Jihad is absolutely not war. Instead, the Qur’an uses the term Qital for war in numerous places. Jihad is a very broad category which includes many aspects of Deen (religion), as mentioned in... Read More...
  • Pearls of Wisdom Open or Close
    IinR-final Pearls of Wisdom
    In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful

    As the final Prophet and Messenger of God, Muhammad – Peace Be Upon Him (PBUH), was sent as a mercy to all that exist.

    “We sent thee not, but as a Mercy for all creatures”[Qur'an 21:107]

    Like his predecessors who spoke gems of wisdom, below are a few of his sayings.

    Under the Shade of God

    There will be seven persons sheltered under the shade of God on the Day of Judgment when there will be no other shade besides His shade. They are: a just ruler; a young man who passes his youth in worship and service of God, the Lord of honor and glory, one who’s heart... Read More...
  • Islam is Not a Religion Open or Close
    IinR-final Islam is not a religion
    In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful

    Islam is not a religion. The word religion as it is used today has a special connotation. While religion may affect a “religious” person's attitude, moral character and behavior as a public servant, the collective affairs of the people seem to be void from divine (or spiritual) guidance in our present secular world. Islam demands that Allah (SWT) be at the center of all human affairs, the individual/private and the collective/public. Islam is a way of life.

    Islam is a system based on an ideology. This ideology is called Tawheed (oneness) or Unity of God. Tawheed is the basic philosophy of Islam. This philosophy is derived from a set of beliefs that are purely based on the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Islam is a divinely inspired system or social order that is a complete code of life for the benefit of humankind, unlike...  Read More...
  • Welcoming Ramadan Open or Close
    WlcmgRmdn_wv Welcoming Ramadan
    In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful

    Ramadan is a great and blessed month. The objective of the sacred month is not to starve and deprive yourself of what otherwise would have been permissible to you during the day; rather its purpose is to achieve piety and righteousness. O you who believe! Fasting has been ordained upon you as it was ordained upon those before you, that you may attain Taqwa (God-consciousness) [al-Baqarah,2:183]

    The real objective of fasting is to become conscious of our Creator and Maker, to increase our awareness of His Majesty, and to exalt and glorify Him for the guidance He has given us. Furthermore, to appreciate His reatness and to recall the blessings He has bestowed upon us, so we may be grateful and thankful to Him. Read More...
  • What the Qur'an Demands from Muslims Open or Close
    IinR-final What the Qur’an Demands from Muslims
    In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful

    “Had We sent down this Qur’an on a mountain, you would certainly have seen it falling apart into pieces, from the fear of Allah. And We present these parables to people that they may reflect.” 59:21

    It is impossible to fully comprehend the greatness and grandeur of the Qur’an, the last of divine revelations to humanity. It is a book that guides to a life of absolute tranquility in both worlds, a book that illuminates the path that goes to a safe and secure destination. A book so light in weight yet so heavy in its contents! Allah (SWT) in the following ayah suggests an analogy that might help us imagine the power of the sublime Qur’an.

    “Had We sent down this Qur’an on a mountain, you would certainly have seen it falling apart into pieces, from the fear of Allah. And We present these parables to people that they may reflect.” [Al-Hashr, 59:21]  Read More...
  • Islam at a Glance Open or Close
    IslamAtAGlance Islam at a glance
    In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful

    What is Islam?
    Islam is an Arabic word that means peace or surrender. As a term used to describe the faith it means submission to the Will of God. Islam is not a new concept, it goes back to the days of Adam, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, Muhammad and all the Prophets (peace be upon them) that have come to guide mankind onto the straight path. They all submitted themselves to the will of the One and only GOD, and they were all, therefore, Muslims.

    Who is GOD?
    The Arabic word for God is “ALLAH” which means “The God”. He is the Supreme Being, who in the eyes, mind, and heart of a Muslim, is your God and my God, the God of the sun and the moon, the God of the believers and the unbelievers, the God of the Jews, the Christians, the Muslims and all mankind.  Read More...

     
  • Shariah Open or Close
    shariah Shariah
    In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful

    Shariah sometimes is portrayed as an antiquated Islamic system of law that is barbaric with no regard for values of democracy, human rights or women’s freedom. In fact, the opposite is true: social welfare, freedom, human dignity, and human relationships are among the higher objectives of Shariah.

    What Does Shariah Mean?

    The word Shariah comes from the Arabic noun shar‘un, which means a way or path and by extension—the path to be followed. The term originally was used to describe “the path that leads to water,” since water is the source of all life. Hence, Shariah is the way to the source of life. Shariah in Islam refers to the law according to divine guidance leading to a good and happy life in this world and the next...Read More