For a transaction to be ethical, the overall goals of Shari`ah should also be fulfilled at the contract level. Other than avoiding riba and gharar, Monzer Kahf indicates that fulfilling maqasid (objectives) at the transaction level would involve satisfying the objectives, principles and values underscored in the Islamic laws of transactions.
The system of numeration employed throughout the greater part of the world today was probably developed in India, but because it was the Arabs who transmitted this system to the West the numerals it uses have come to be called Arabic.
Spain’s Islamic centuries (AD 711-1492) left a particularly rich heritage of exotic and beautiful palaces, mosques, minarets and fortresses in Andalusia, which was always the heartland of Al-Andalus (as the Muslim- ruled areas of the Iberian Peninsula were known). These buildings make Andalusia visually unique in Europe and have to be classed as its greatest architectural glory.
Spain’s Islamic centuries (AD 711-1492) left a particularly rich heritage of exotic and beautiful palaces, mosques, minarets and fortresses in Andalusia, which was always the heartland of Al-Andalus (as the Muslim- ruled areas of the Iberian Peninsula were known). These buildings make Andalusia visually unique in Europe and have to be classed as its greatest architectural glory.
Spain’s Islamic centuries (AD 711-1492) left a particularly rich heritage of exotic and beautiful palaces, mosques, minarets and fortresses in Andalusia, which was always the heartland of Al-Andalus (as the Muslim- ruled areas of the Iberian Peninsula were known). These buildings make Andalusia visually unique in Europe and have to be classed as its greatest architectural glory.
These are just few examples of the Prophet's gentleness, mercy, and respect towards the elderly. These examples, and many others, translate the sublime Islamic code of ethics for treating the elderly and provide Muslims, generation after generation, with a practical model that they should follow.
How close are we to God? Are you one of those taking faith for granted? What acts of worship could get us closer to God to be of His faithful servants?
How is your heart and mind attached to God? Are you one of those taking faith for granted? Are you worshipping Him the way He deserves? How close are you to His teachings and orders?
From birth to death there's a whole drama in between. How do you fill that gap? Is your life still a series of reactions to what happens to you or what you go through?
Form all God’s servants, there’re chosen ones, and from those chosen there’re those who deserve the greatest favors of God. Who might they be and what are they granted and why?
From birth to death there's a whole drama in between. How do you fill that gap? Is your life still a series of reactions to what happens to you or what you go through?
As a convert to Islam, you can easily remember the moment that you discovered that Islam was the one and only true religion. The moment of realization is an intense whirlwind of emotions such as relief, joy, gratitude and peace.
Tawakkul (putting your trust in God) along with observing worldly material means is the components of success. See how the Prophet applied them throughout Hijrah journey.
How could a person who has just become Muslim to achieve inner peace and still be in accord with society? Is it their responsibility or the Muslim community’s?
As a new Muslim, is there a problem with keeping my original name? Do I have to change my name, and why? Does keeping it make me less Muslim? What’s the Islamic stand on that? Imam John (Yahya) Ederer tells his own story on this issue…
Watch this episode of the Prophet's Prayer series presented by Dr. Muhammad Salah on Huda TV to know the common mistakes which people make while performing the prayer.
In this Episode, Dr. Muhammad Salah and Dr. Yasir al-Fiqi explain the position of Ruku` (bowing down) what to say during the Ruku`, what to say after rising from the Ruku`, where to put the hands after the Ruku`, how to make Sujud (prostration), and what to say during the Sujud.