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The Importance of Tajweed 1
About Quran

The Importance of Tajweed

Listening to the Qur’an being recited correctly is enough to soften even the hardest of hearts and Muslims and non-Muslims alike find it a deeply moving experience even if they do not understand what is being said. We feel this even more in Ramadaan when we are in the Taraweeh […]

History of Ka'aba 4
Miscellaneous Topics

History of Ka’aba

History of Ka’aba A contribution by: Ravi Dabare The Kaba: Its Size and History The small, cubed building known as the Kaba may not rival skyscrapers in height or mansions in width, but its impact on history and human beings is unmatched. The Kaba is the building towards which Muslims […]

Gender Equity in Islam 13
What is Islam ?

Gender Equity in Islam

When dealing with the Islamic perspective of any topic, there should be  clear distinction between the normative teachings of Islam and the diverse cultural practices among Muslims,which may or may not be consistent with them.The focus of this paperis the normative teachings

Trustworthiness 17
What is Islam ?

Trustworthiness

Trustworthiness This is the first and foremost quality a believer must have. Being trustworthy implies being honest, fair in dealings and punctual (both in terms of regularity and timeliness) as well as honouring trusts and keeping promises and commitments. In other words,trustworthiness is the quality of honouring and fulfilling at […]

Misconceptions about Animals Rights 21
Miscellaneous Topics

Misconceptions about Animals Rights

Islam is a religion devoted to the concept of mercy.  Muslims are encouraged to be merciful towards each other, towards all of humankind, towards animals, and even towards the environment.  God is the Most Merciful and all mercy originates from Him.  When Prophet Muhammad explained the quality of God’s mercy, […]

Characteristics of a Pious Husband 23
Miscellaneous Topics

Characteristics of a Pious Husband

On the Day of Judgment :Allah will ask men if they fulfilled their obligations towards their families. They who fear Allah will do their best to direct the way his wife and children live by educating himself and his family to living according to the Sunnah of the Prophet(Sallallahu alaiyhi […]

The Fitrah 28
What is Islam ?

The Fitrah

When a child is born, it has with it a natural belief in God.  This natural belief is called in Arabic the “Fitrah”.[1] If the child were left alone, it would grow up aware of God in His oneness, but all children are affected by the pressures of their environment […]