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The pre-Islamic Arabs possessed certain natural virtues that marked them out in their contemporary world. They were unrivalled in eloquence and in the skillful...

The crusades are a very good example of how a distorted, negative image of the Muslim foe was built so as to help accomplish...

The current chaos in Western society is felt by women and children most because the manmade system has neglected their needs and rights. When...

If our hearts were truly pure, we would never have our fill of the words of your Lord.No one conceals something in his heart,...

‘Open the gate for him and give him the glad tidings of Paradise in return for a calamity that will befall him’  It was narrated...

The method by means of which ‘Uthman ibn ‘Affan and all the noble Sahabah were educated was the Holy Qur’an which was revealed from...

Zuhd is an often misunderstood term, most probably because, among certain people - namely, certain followers of Sufi orders it is taken to an...

The Companions of the Holy Prophet ﷺ were unique in the sense that religion, morality, social dynamism, politics, (i.e. all the diverse requirements of a civilized society) were mirrored in the most beautiful colours in their lives. There was no schism, no corroding lack of integration in their souls. Because of this, they were ideally suited to operate as stewards of humanity.

One day, upon passing by the monastery of a monk, 'Umar (ra) called out, "O monk!" at which point the monk appeared ." ‘Umar...

Abu Bakr (ra) was given many names or titles throughout his life, and each one of them points to one or more of his superior qualities.