On the International Day of Families, we take a moment to reflect on the central role of the family in nurturing individuals and preserving the moral and spiritual fabric of society. In Islam, the family is not merely a social unit—it is a sacred institution, divinely ordained and sustained by God’s mercy and wisdom....
Read More »Importance of Marriage in Islam
The greatest desire of all young men and women who reach the age of puberty is to marry. Through the establishment of a joint marital life, they would earn more independence, as well as have a...
Read More »Embrace Dialogue and Understanding to Combat Islamophobia
Many times, opposition and the spreading of hatred or fear towards Islam and Muslims arise from a lack of understanding. The solution to overcoming such misunderstandings lies in dialogue and mutual knowledge—between followers of different faiths and even non-believers- to foster greater understanding of one another...
Read More »Women’s Role in Islam and the Sacred Status of Motherhood
International Women's Day (March 8th) is an opportunity to celebrate the remarkable role of women in shaping societies and nurturing future generations. Islam honors women as individuals with ambitions, aspirations, and the right to pursue success in any field they are passionate about....
Read More »If Ramadan Crescent Is Sighted in One City Would it Suffice the Sighting in Another City?
Should the new moon be sighted in a city, it would suffice the sighting in another city, provided the two fall on the same horizon. That is, if the new moon was sighted in the first town, there would bring about a strong confidence of sighting it in the second....
Read More »For Love of the Prophet: An Ethnography of Sudan’s Islamic State
Among the first books to delve into the making of the modern Islamic state, For Love of the Prophet reveals both novel political ideals and new articulations of Islam as it is rethought through the lens of the nation...
Read More »International Conference on Islamic Studies (ICOIS-25)
Institute for Scientific and Engineering Research (ISER) is delighted to welcome you to the International Conference on Islamic Studies (ICOIS-25) at Luxembourg City, Luxembourg on 22nd - 23rd February 2025....
Read More »Commencement of the Prophetic Mission (Mabʻath)
The Mab’ath, the commencement of Prophetic mission by Hazrat Muhammad (PBUHH) , is a foundational event in Islamic history, signifying the beginning of divine revelation and the transformation of humanity’s spiritual and societal trajectory. This paper explores the Mab’ath, emphasizing its historical and theological dimensions. It examines the Prophet’s early …
Read More »A Look at Meaning and Various Aspects of Mab’ath in Words of Ayatollah Khameneni
It can be said with certainty that the appointment of Islam's holy Prophet is the most blessed and greatest incident that has happened for the humans in the course of history...
Read More »Merry Christmas from Ayatollahs Sistani and Khamenei’s Points of View
Is it permissible for me to say “Merry Christmas” to my non-Muslim classmates, friends, family, neighbors, and others this holiday season?
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