Human beings are endowed with immeasurable potentials and abilities. Only a few of them start working as soon as a person realizes that he has them and begins using and polishing them. On the other ha...
Such is the huge impact of the word self that it can change scenarios, alter personalities, shatter egos and boost confidence. Here are some good usages of “self” that we must adopt: Self-accountabili...
Praying for others expresses our concern for them. It is our request to God to grant our wish in favour of someone. Obviously, the wish may or may not be granted depending upon God’s grand scheme and...
One seldom cares for animal rights at places where human rights are being blatantly violated. Yet it is of utmost importance to be sensitive to rights of living beings given in our custody. They might...
The teachers of a society can play a pivotal role in the development of a nation. On them, therefore, rests its future. If they deliver, this future is surely going to be bright. However, ever since c...
Positive thinking is one of the most powerful weapons that can transform our lives and make us well wishers of the people in our surroundings. It will put our own minds too at peace, our hearts happy...
Let us then live for others O sisters mine and brothers Their pain let us appease Stress from them release A smile at times is enough For the weary sailing rough Let us save coins and change And help...
Silence is often construed as a weakness. It certainly is when the time is to speak out. However, at many other times, silence is a great teacher and a very useful companion. There is a famous Persian...
The person in the mirror is the one that needs our attention the most. However, we are more occupied in trying to find out faults and shortcomings in others. We may well give up this practice and turn...
On the shoulders of the young adults of a society rests its future. If they are honest, intelligent and dynamic, a country is bound to prosper and take its position among the comity of top nations. Ho...
The family is the building block of a society. On its smooth functioning depends the smooth functioning of the society. More often than not spouses end up disenchanted and disappointed with one anothe...
Jealousy is a human weakness and a negative emotion we all must strive to overcome. It damages human relationships. Friends turn into foes. Long time affiliations take ugly turns and turn into hideous...
Verses 16-19 of Surah Qiyamah present the scheme of the Almighty regarding the final collection and arrangement of the Qur’an within the lifetime of the Prophet (sws). Imam Hamid al-Din Farahi in his...
* A child did a car crush Then sped away in rush Unbelievably callous Satan must be jealous Horrific and shameful Disgusting and hateful Accidents do take place But what utter disgrace The convoy move...
One of the most outstanding human attributes is selflessness. It shows what human beings can do to the extent of sacrificing their own lives to give life to others. Yet many a time, we end up being se...
Criticism comes to us naturally. It can be very constructive and can achieve the required goal if a certain decorum and etiquette is followed. Constructive criticism is a skill and an art that has to...
Many a time, we end up being selfish and self-centered. Seldom do we look beyond our needs and interests and seldom do the needs and plight of others bother us. Living for others is now the motto of o...
Islam: A Comprehensive Introduction 1 is an extensive study of the contents of Islam by Javed Ahmad Ghamidi (b. 1951). It is an effort which spans almost two decades of both creative and critical thin...
Anger is a human emotion that can wreak havoc. It can ruin relationships in the blink of an eye and hurt people irreparably. The tongue can inflict wounds deeper than the sword, as they say. In a few...
1. اَلْمَعْرُوف (ma‘ruf) The word ma‘ruf in the Qur’an has two meanings: 1. The good and the equitable. 2. The norms and customs of a society. For example, it is said in the Qur’an that Muslims enjoin...
