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The water cycle and the seas in the Quran
When the verses of the Quran concerning the role of water in man’s existence are read in succession today, they appear to express ideas that are obvious. The reason for this is simple: in our day and age, we all know about the water cycle in nature to a greater or lesser extent. However, if we consider the various ancient concepts on this subject,.. More -
Misrepresenting Islam
The Problem of Jizyah: One of the problems raised by missionaries and orientalists is the imposition of the Jizyah on all non-Muslims. This institution has been so misinterpreted and misexplained that even the non-Muslims feel that it is some kind of religion-based discrimination against them. This is not the case. All the Jizyah amounts are to be.. More -
Islam and freedom of thought
During the course of a discussion I was told: "You are not liberal" "Why?" I asked him. "Do you believe in the existence of a God?" He enquired. "Yes, I do." "Do you pray and fast for Him?" "I do". "Well, then you are notliberal". Thereupon I asked him: " How do.. More -
You should know this man
You may be an atheist or an agnostic; or you may belong to any of the religious denominations that exist in the world today. You may be a Communist or a believer in democracy and freedom. No matter who you are, and no matter what your ideological and political beliefs, personal and social habits happen to be. You must still know this man. Encyclopedia.. More -
The purpose of creation – II
The meaning of worship To understand why human beings need to worship God, one must first understand what is meant by the term 'worship.' The English term 'worship' comes from the old English 'weorthescipe' meaning 'honor'. Consequently, worship in the English language is defined as ‘the performance of devotional acts in honor of a deity’... More -
The purpose of creation - I
The purpose of creation is a topic that puzzles every human being at some point in his or her lifetime. Everybody, at some time or another, asks themselves the question: "Why do I exist?" or "For what purpose am I here on earth?" The variety and complexity of the intricate systems, which constitute the fabric of both human beings.. More -
What they said about Islam
The Islam that was revealed to Prophet Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, (may Allah exalt his mention) is the continuation and culmination of all the preceding revealed religions and hence, it is for all times and all people. This status of Islam is sustained by some obvious facts. Firstly, there is no other revealed book extant in the.. More -
How was Islam spread? - II
The exemplary life-style of Muslim individuals Besides many other reasons which are responsible for the spread of Islam, it is the exemplary life-style and unceasing efforts of individual Muslims to transmit the message of Islam throughout the world which lie at the root of the conquest of the hearts by Islam. Islamic universalism is closely associated.. More -
Did Islam spread by the sword? Myth and reality
Among the most widely believed myths about Islam in the West today is the myth of forcible conversion to Islam. Many Westerners believe that Islam is so widespread in the world today simply because of a "holy campaign of terror" carried out by the early Muslims to convert non-Muslims to Islam. They believe that non-Muslims were offered.. More -
Why they found Islam irresistible?
There is compelling anecdotal evidence of a surge in reversions to Islam since September 11, not just in Britain, but across Europe and America. One Dutch Islamic center claims a tenfold increase, while the New Muslims Project, based in Leicester and run by a former Irish Roman Catholic housewife, reports a "steady stream" of new reverts... More -
What Islam offers the Earth
One of the amazing things that strike the reader of the Quran is its significant and multifaceted emphasis on the relationship of man to the environment. This is not merely about self, family and surroundings. It’s about the whole universe—heavens and earth—and all of Allah’s magnificent creation in them. I'm talking about all.. More -
Prophethood: the root of the west-Islam contention
An economist had once said: "Today, the only and the biggest threat to Western civilization is the faith and commitment of the Muslims to their Prophet Muhammad, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam which is the source of unlimited strength for them." Let us now briefly examine how. 1. The theoretical basis of Western civilization and the so-called.. More -
Oxidation in the blood
Allah Almighty Says (what means): “No! Rather, what they have earned has rusted up their hearts." [Quran 83:14] The term ‘rusted’ used to describe hearts in verse of the chapter Al-Mutaffifeen may be a reference to biochemical reaction that takes place in the heart—Allah knows the truth. Rust is the result of iron reacting.. More -
The distorted image of Muslim women
Since the height of the feminist movement in the late 70's there has been a magnifying glass placed over the status of Muslim women. Unfortunately, the magnifying glass that has been used is an unusual one. Unusual in the sense that it is very selective about which items it will magnify; other items it will distort to such a degree that they will.. More -
What is the purpose of life
By Khaalid Yaseen Khalid Yaseen delivered this lecture in Saudi Arabia, and later that night, 43 people accepted Islam. That should tell you how powerful the message in the lecture was. All praise be to Allah and may Allah exalt the mention of His messenger, Muhammad. The information which I wish to share with you may seem a bit extensive,.. More
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