By J. Hashmi (© 2008 IslamReligion.com) Description: So how should we deal with grief? All of what has been stated in this article is extremely interesting, but it all boils down to the following question: how should we deal with grief when…
By J. Hashmi (© 2008 IslamReligion.com) Description: The tested one is in the company of the righteous. When calamity strikes us, we should take pride in the fact that we are similar to the righteous servants of God, of whom were the…
By J. Hashmi (© 2008 IslamReligion.com) Description: Testing the believers through adversity. Another reason why God sends down trials and afflictions to people is so that they may be tested. The Quran declares: “Do men think that they will be left alone…
By J. Hashmi (© 2008 IslamReligion.com) Description: Suffering is a means of purifying oneself. Another good that comes out of suffering is that the soul is purified through it. Prophet Muhammad declared: “By the One in Whose Hand is my soul (i.e.…
By J. Hashmi (© 2008 IslamReligion.com) Description: Why do bad things happen according to the Quran? War. Famine. Suffering. Not a day goes by that the evening news does not report horrific stories of humanity in despair, and of worldwide misery. On…
By Imam Mufti Description: The compassion and mercy of Islam not only encompasses humanity, but also extends to all creatures in the world. God, the Creator of human beings and animals, has made animals subservient to us. We depend on animals for…
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 Imam Mufti Description: The phenomenon of lying which has regretfully become a “fabric of social life.” Lying is a common part of human relationships. People lie for a variety of reasons. They may lie as part of self-presentation, in order to…
By Aisha Stacey (© 2014 IslamReligion.com) Description: Mosques need to face the challenges of the 21st century by embracing the original role of the mosque in the Muslim community. As we learned in Part 1, from the beginning of Islamic history the…
By Aisha Stacey (© 2014 IslamReligion.com) Description: A brief look at the history of mosques and their function in the history and spread of Islam. The mosque or the building that Muslims refer to as the masjid is a familiar sight in most parts…