“The woman is right and Umar is wrong…”
One of the primary sources on which our Islamic legal system is built, is the principle of Ijtihaad, which means “to exert oneself” through applying your Aql on the premise of profound knowledge.
Muslims’ Racism
What will be your answer in the divine Supreme Court, when the charge of racism is leveled against you? What will you answer to the Supreme Creator when you will be guilty of killing and abusing members of His vicegerent on the basis of xenophobia?
Polygamy in Islam
So let it be clearly understood that; In Islam, marriage of one man to one woman is the general rule. Polygyny is offered as a solution only, on the basis of justice and equity amongst the two, three or four wives, to meet certain needs and not a free license for any man to use and abuse.
Forgiving our enemies
Forgiving our enemies
Human Rights in Islam
Human Rights in Islam
What is the Purpose of Life?
Science is very good at telling us how things work, but the why part is another matter. Programmes on science and astronomy, and David Attenborough’s award winning natural history films tell us about the fragile, complex relationships that sustain life on our planet. But they don’t tell us why we’re here…
God’s Greatest Gift: Good Guidance
Every time we recite Sura Fatiha, we begin by thanking and praising and glorifying Allah, not because he needs praise and glory, but because we are so forgetful, we need to remind ourselves of Allah’s greatness and irresistible power…
Time, your most precious asset
Time, your most precious asset