Life, Death and the Hereafter
“A young child dies, leaving the old, the mother, the father and the grandparents behind. Why should the young die, leaving the old to linger? Who can give a rational answer? Which branch of science can explain this? …”
No Mercy, No Faith
“Allah wants us to be constantly mindful of His Mercy, and to express Mercy in our dealings with other people…
Companions of the Cave
The story of the companions of the cave has many meanings: Total reliance on Allah, turning youthful energies in to good works and pursuing your dreams to create a better society…
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Islam’s divinity through science: The Saviour of Western Civilization?
“If we take just one obscure corner of this vast field – that of the history of medieval science – we may be able to learn much about our views of Islam, and about ourselves as well…”
Globalised before Globalisation: The Forgotten Legacy of the Muslim Trader
“..if even 1/10 of the wealthy in the Muslim World actually paid their zakat – most of the problems in the Muslim World would be overcome and you would see something of the beauty of the Medinan alternative…”
The Quranic Concept of Time
“So the Quran teaches us a new way to look upon history. It is not “ancient stories” but living truths. It teaches us to erase the distance between ourselves and the past and to call forth the past like memories, till a total picture of the history of truth is formed….”
Dhikr (Remembrance) and the Path of Mercy
When remembrance (dhikr) of Allah is connected with the aspect of His mercy and compassion, that quality of mercy begins to manifest within one’s own character – it gains a real, living presence and the heart expands with it’s growth. One’s thinking, words, actions, and all one’s relationships within families, communities, and in the wider world begins to display this mercy…