Men have long argued over the authority that human intellect has in relation to the Divine. The Greek philosophers are known to have impressed upon man’s ability to use logic and thus, make rational d...
‘Qada wa Qadar!’ Those were the times of the Umayyad caliphs. Anarchy prevailed. The anarchists were the rulers, their banner being: ‘Our actions are part of God’s decree’. The state-appointed scholar...
Some moments back, I had a beautiful realization, inspired by the intensity of emotions that rushed through the veins. My grandfather passed away nine years ago, may God bless him. He was a noble man...
Section I: Introduction Charity begins at home. And Muslims today are in much need of charity. They need to give and receive within their own circles. The current state of affairs in the world reveals...
I have actually attempted to re-kindle a lost relationship through the following letter. My prayers go out to all who are attempting to do the same. Please award me a prayer too. I invite everybody an...
Every man on earth seems to be in search of an identity for himself that can last a lifetime. I see nothing wrong with that. In fact, an identity can really set our preferences straight and keep us st...
I have often felt dejected at the way the foreign media projects the status of women under the banner of Islam. Whereas Islam enjoins perfect equality between men and women, it is heralded to the worl...
Pity. It is a pity – with a new evil being inculcated in our society at every blink of the eye. And yet, we claim to be proponents of a faith bejeweled with doctrines of peace, love, harmony and virtu...
(The author can be contacted at saadia@theflash.net ) Behold! in the creation of the heavens and the earth and the alternation of night and day there are indeed signs for men of understanding. (3:190)...
