Articles
The Impact of Excessive Screen time on Children
We are going through the era of modern technology and revolution. Man made progress, achieved awareness with intellect given by Allah (عَزَّوَجَلَّ). He made ingenious inventions through which the human vision expanded and imagination was
Three Things that Prevent Calamities (Part 1)
We may not realize this but most of the calamities and trials in the worldly life befall a person due to his sins and acts of disobedience. This is what Allah (عَزَّوَجَلَّ) has said in
FRIENDS
الرَّجُلُ عَلَى دِينِ خَلِيلِهِ فَلْيَنْظُرْ أَحَدُكُمْ مَنْ يُخَالِلُ The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “A man follows the religion of his friend; so each one should consider whom he makes his friend.”(Sunan Abi Dawood 4833) This hadeeth
Critiquing the New Year celebrations from an Islamic Perspective
What is “Happy New Year” for a Muslim? A true understanding of the Hijri Calendar
Can a Muslim give the Greeting of ‘Merry Christmas?
As Christmas is approaching, many Muslims are wondering whether it is permissible to greet Christian friends with the greeting of ‘Merry Christmas.’ We justify the giving of this greeting by saying, “ The Christian friends
The Reality and Myths of Christmas (Part 2)
Similarities between infidels, Jews, and Christians Celebrating Christmas Day is similar to Paganism. The teacher of humanism, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ has described the one who adopts the customs and traditions, celebrations and festivals, habits and
Is Christmas Really Merry?
December marks the end of the Gregorian year. Worldwide, December in the west, is a month that is filled with the excitement of Santa Clause, Christmas trees and rhymes of “Jingle bells.” Those who celebrate
Is it Really a ‘Very Merry Christmas’?
Christmas is approaching and you may not realize it but being a part of it can be quite dangerous for your iman (faith). Although, people may consider its celebration to be very small, but it
The Reality and Myths of Christmas (Part 1)
Christmas Day refers to celebrating the birthday of Isa (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), Jesus as Christians call him. Christians believe that Isa (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) was born on December 25th, so in this joy, they celebrate this day as a
Winter Season – In the Light of Islamic Teachings
As the winter season sets in for many countries, we are reminded of many things. One of them is that just as Allah (عَزَّوَجَلَّ) has made differences in human nature, temperament, color, race, appearance, family
How the Negative Environment Corrupts
It is but our very true nature to recognize who our Lord is. It is but natural to turn to Him in times of calamity and distress. The task is to align our inside to our outer actions if only we can!
