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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This paper based on an analytical approach endeavor to outline the essential traits of Jesus Christ’s personality as portrayed in the Qur’an, emphasizing his unique attributes, miraculous life, and teachings....
Read More »Nurturing Family Bonds from an Islamic Point of View
Our religious tradition places great emphasis on the importance of familial relationships. Cultivating kind and loving connections with family members is not only rewarded but is a fundamental aspect of our faith. While family dynamics can be complex, the wisdom from the Quran, the Prophet (pbuh&hf), and his infallible family (pbut) provides clear guidance on how to navigate and....
Read More »Human Rights from an Islamic Perspective
December 10th, International Human Rights Day, provides a great opportunity to reflect on the inherent dignity and rights of every human being. The Quran explicitly emphasizes human dignity in the verse, “And We have certainly honored the children of...
Read More »Islamic Ethics Training Center Opens in Phuket, Thailand
A new Islamic Ethics Training Center opened in Thalang, Phuket. The facility, opened on November 30, was developed under the guidance of the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organization (PPAO)...
Read More »Call for Applications: Lecturer at the Department of Religion at Princeton University
The Department of Religion at Princeton University has an occasional need for lecturers to teach for courses in areas such as Asian Religions, Islam, Religions of the Mediterranean, Religion & Philosophy, Religion, Ethics & Politics, and Religions in the Americas....
Read More »A Third of Muslims Considers Leaving UK due to Rising Islamophobia
A third of Muslims in Britain say the recent far-right riots fueled by racist and Islamophobic attitudes have forced them to consider leaving the country, a survey says...
Read More »Divine Money: Islam, Zakat, and Giving in Palestine
Based on his ethnographic fieldwork in the city of Nablus, Schaeublin traces zakat flows as they provide critical support to households living under military rule and security surveillance....
Read More »Muslims in Europe Experiencing ‘Worrying Surge’ in Racism: Survey
A survey has found a "worrying surge" in racism against Muslims in Europe following the Israeli regime's launch of a genocidal war against oppressed Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip....
Read More »The Hijab Meaning Explored
Muslim women cover their hair with veils out of obedience and devotion to God, which is the means to cultivating faith. In Surah al-Nur (24:31), God says, “And tell the believing women to lower their gaze and guard their private parts and not expose their adornment except that which...
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