To give in charity is a very coveted human trait. Looking after the need of others is an acknowledgement of God’s favours on one’s self. It is also our unwritten obligation towards the society. People...
God is Ever Merciful and we always expect that He will deal mercifully with us and forgive our mistakes even if we falter again and again. But often we do not show mercy to others. There are instances...
His radiant face and sparkling smile Left me wondering for a while Innocence writ large on his face Worry and anxiety had no trace Had barely reached his teens Polishing shoes his means A modest yet p...
According to the Qur’ān, a Muslim should always try to remain thankful to the circumstances the Almighty has ordained for him. Our objective as a Muslim is to surrender to His will since we know that...
When the chips are down And darkness all around When troubles abound And hopes dashed to ground When faith in God is shaken And endless every road taken When nothing goes right And means are also tigh...
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 the sword, as they say. In a few momen...
In a society envisaged by Islam it is important that an individual give due regard to the opinion of the parents in various matters; it is even more important that the parents be extra cautious in thi...
(written for young adults) The truth we shall always speak And bravely help all the weak And try to do what is right With all our force; all our might Fight we shall when the going gets tough When win...
Islam: A Comprehensive Introduction 1 is an extensive study of the contents of Islam by Javed Ahmad Ghāmidī (b. 1951). It is an effort which spans almost two decades of both creative and critical thin...
Where death stares you in the eye Where everyone must come to lie Where silence reigns supreme Where tears flow in streams Where helplessness is everywhere Where winds howl loud and clear Where both y...
We very well know that none of us is going to live forever; all of us are destined to die; the icy hands of death will spare none. The young and the old young, the sick and the healthy, the rich and t...
* Gun shots thundered Volleyed and plundered A healer of wounds Wounded to death His budding son Deprived of breath The star of his dreams Destined to shine This innocent soul What was his crime? A wa...
Introduction It is recorded in history that copies of the Qur’ān sent by ‘Uthmān (rta) to various parts of his empire had variations in certain recitals: 1 these copies were not exactly similar to one...
Many of us tend to live in idealism. As marriage partners, we think that a marriage should never be marred by unhappy moments. Marital tensions should never come our way. The husband should always rem...
“Wounds inflicted by the tongue are deeper than the wounds inflicted by the sword,” is an adage that we have often read and also experienced. These wounds cut deep into the heart and are not easily cu...
Pretension is a human weakness and at times has such a subtle garb that one gets afflicted with it without realizing. However, even its blatant forms seldom stop people from indulging in it. More ofte...
Lord! Make the cause of truth the most cherished thing for us to live and die for. If life, wealth and honour and freedom of expression are under threat, give us the strength to raise our voice agains...
Sympathy is a trait that should surge from us like a gushing fountain. Like a mother’s love for her child, it should be spontaneous and impulsive. Seeing a person in distress should perturb and agitat...
I. Introduction It is reported in a narrative that al-Hajjāj ibn Yūsuf (d. 95 AH) in his time changed the Qur’ān at eleven places. No Muslim scholar regards this report to be authentic. However, some...
I Introduction Certain narratives report that the Prophet (sws) would seek out a particular pillar in his mosque where he would offer optional prayers. The pillar was called ustuwānah al- mushaf (the...
