A mosque located in The Hague, in the Netherlands was recently vandalized; this according to the Imam of the mosque Sinasi Koc. According to recent reports, there has been no account of any group taken responsibility for the wreckage done
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In an earlier article on the same topic, we discussed the meaning of human rights in the Islamic context as opposed to the modern day thinking on the subject. Human rights refer to the rights of humans given directly from
According to studies conducted by the Pew Research Centre, European countries could have a three fold increase in their Muslim populations by 2050. Over the next few decades, Muslim populations in Europe will still continue to rise even if migration
The simplest understanding of the concept of human rights in Islam can be described as rights of every person established by Allah. Furthermore, in Islam human rights are centered on fairness, self-worth, and reverence for the human race. The human
In the previous article of the same subject, we discussed the meaning of Istighfaar and Tawbah as two forms by which Muslims can repent in Islam. We further discussed the steps involved in doing Istighfaar. In this article, we will
In this article, we will elaborate briefly on the meaning of Istighfaar and Tawbah. We will also describe the basic steps involved in doing Istighfaar accompanied with few illustrations. We will further discuss the steps involved in completing a proper
Marriage is a contract between a man and a woman and in Islam a man (the husband) is tasked with providing sustenance, protection and the general well-being for the woman i.e. his wife. In return the wife is tasked with
Some of the rights a wife has over her husband were discussed in part 1 of this series published recently. In that article issues such as The Mahr (some sort of dowry entitlement to the wife), Sustenance(the right for the wife to
The mainstream media is quick to label the Muslim woman/wife as a subjugated individual. That narrative is purely intended to defame the religion of Allah. Islam gives a number of rights to a wife over her husband including: The Mahr
Are you thinking of having a spouse? Then this piece is right in your alley. #1.To Begin with -Spouse Selection Selecting your future partner is essential in Islam. The most valued criteria to look for in potential partners are their
In 1967, the second Arab- Israeli war broke out, in which the Arab nations were severely beaten yet again by the newly established Jewish state. This war is also remembered as the ‘six-day war’ because it lasted for 6 days
According to the Jews, Allah gave them Israel through Prophet Yaqub (Jacob) Alaihi Salam. They left it for Egypt due to years of famine and were taken as slaves by the Egyptian Pharaohs. Later Prophet Musa (Alaihi Salam) rescued them
The purpose of marriage in Islam is to nurture a peaceful and harmonious relationship between a husband and wife ensuring that the rights of each partner is guaranteed and respected. Unfortunately, sometimes the relationship between a husband and wife may become too unbearable.
The Grand Mufti of Egypt Imam Sheikh Shawki Allam has released a statement declaring that transacting in Cryptocurrencies is haram (forbidden) under the Islamic Sharia law. A formal fatwa was issued on Monday January 1st 2018 in which the Imam
