By Aisha Stacey (© 2008 IslamReligion.com) Description: The role of humility in Islam. God created human beings to worship Him and a practising Muslim in, essence, should be able to worship God in every second, of every hour of every day. Islam…
By Aisha Stacey (© 2008 IslamReligion.com) Description: The importance and reward for the one who is honest. When honesty is lost, then wait for the Hour (the Day of Judgment). These are the words of Prophet Muhammad. They paint a picture…
&By Aisha Stacey (© 2008 IslamReligion.com) Description: The definition and value of generosity in Islam. As humans, we have an innate sense of morality. No matter what religion, race or colour we are, certain qualities serve as the moral standard. We…
By Imam Mufti Description: Kindness between spouses as a reflection of faith. Kind Treatment of Wives God instructs men to be nice to their wives and to treat them well to the best of their ability: “…And live with them in kindness…”…
By Aisha Stacey (© 2008 IslamReligion.com) Description: How one can show appreciation to their parents even after their death. Islam is a religion of justice and compassion. It teaches morality and forbids bad conduct. Special status has been afforded to the elderly;…
By Aisha Stacey (© 2008 IslamReligion.com) Description: The great respect Islam gives to mothers. In several verses of the Quran, God makes clear that duty, kindness and gratitude towards parents is an essential part of Islam. However, women in Islam, particularly mothers,…
By Aisha Stacey (© 2008 IslamReligion.com) Description: Quranic injunctions on parents. If you type the words, “kindness to parents” in Google ,six of the first ten results are Islamic articles stressing the importance of being dutiful and kind to parents. Why is…
By Syed Imtiaz Ahmad Description: Islam’s perspective on self development. Part 3: Being mindful of God and reflecting on our actions leads to improving ourselves. System of Self Development Understanding these principles are generally within the reach of most people, but putting…
By Syed Imtiaz Ahmad Description: Islam’s perspective on self development. Part 2: The concept of answerability and self-purification. Purification from Corruption We regularly wash our hands before touching food because our hands come in contact with so many objects that may collect…
By Syed Imtiaz Ahmad Description: Islam’s perspective on self development. Part 1: Inspiration from divine guidance nurtures human development. Development carries the notion of enhancement of one’s capabilities and potentials. It implies a forward movement from a given position to a position…