Myriam Francois-Cerrah became popular when she was a child for acting in the 90’s hit film ‘Sense and Sensibility.’ Now she is gaining more popularity for being one of a growing number of educated middle class female converts to Islam in Britain.
The Pakistani-born astronomer leads the Center for the Study of Science in Muslim Societies at Hampshire College, in Western Massachusetts. He teaches courses on integrating science and the humanities, with a special focus on the relationship between science and Islam. And he’s been a guest speaker at the American Association for The Advancement of Science (AAAS) Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and Religion Program, most recently in January.
This is an honest call to make the crisis of Coronavirus (COVID-19) which we all experience a critical decisive moment, to get out of it knowing the truth of life, and what is waiting for us afterwards.
The body of a dragonfly looks like a helical structure wrapped with metal. Two wings are cross-placed on a body that displays a color gradation from ice blue to maroon. Because of this structure, the dragonfly is equipped with superb maneuverability. No matter at what speed or direction it is already moving, it can immediately stop and start flying in the opposite direction.
Evolution is a component of materialism and, according to materialism, the universe has no beginning or end, and thus no need for a Creator. This irreligious ideology suggests that the universe, galaxies, stars, planets, sun, and other heavenly bodies, as well as their flawless systems and perfect equilibrium, are the results of chance.
It was as if the Author was reading his mind. Every night he would make up certain questions and objections, but would find the answer in his next readings as he continued his readings in the accepted order. “The Qur’an was always way ahead of my thinking; it was erasing barriers I had built years ago and was addressing my queries.”
Shortly after the building of an electricity generation plant in Canada in the 1920s, all its generators broke down. This was caused by hundreds of thousands of mosquitoes congesting the engines of the generators. So what was it that attracted the mosquitoes to the generators? A short time after the generators were cleaned, the same thing happened again and the problem was solved by calling in a mosquito expert.
There is no difference between the fossils of ancient turtles and the living members of this species today. Simply put, turtles have not “evolved”; they have always been turtles since they were created that way.
We need to realize that the relevance of Islam is not determined by the importance we as the “faithful” assign to our faith, but rather how our all-embracing faith responds to the realities of our times.
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In light of the current pandemic of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the limited donations received by Islamic non-profitable institutions, is it permissible for mosques and institutions to take conventional loans?
Though most of the Arabian Peninsula was witnessing poor security conditions, the blessedness of Makkah’s Sacred House guaranteed security, peace and flourishing businesses to the Quraishites who lived near it.
However, what is appalling is to see some of those who were guided to do good deeds and take provisions from virtues during this month hastily destroying what they had built, and replacing good with evil. This is a gross mistake and shameful act in the true sense of the word and no remorse or apology will revoke it when you stand in front of your One Lord.
The material model detached from religion has not succeeded and will never succeed in overcoming the problem of racism.
Watch this video by Sheikh Yasir Qadhi to know the required things for a Muslim after the elapse of Ramadan and some tips to keep its values in progress.
Fasting six days of the month of Shawwal is mentioned in a Prophetic hadith. Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Whosoever fasted in Ramadan and then followed up with six fasting days of Shawwal, it is like fasting every day.” (Muslim)
Everything that happens comes about through Allah’s command of “Be.” At every second, every thing and scene that appears before us is created through Allah’s will. Nothing is left to its own devices, for everything is created for the destiny that Allah has determined for it.
But since there is no winning with the ignorant as they have no desire to know the truth – this response is more so an educational and informative insight into many of Islam’s misconceptions for the vast majority of people – who are actually open to learn.
What is there after Ramadan? Do the lessons of Ramadan end with it, or continue after it? The article replies.
It is a celebration of love and joy for practicing one of the most beloved acts to Allah, fasting! Allah said in the holy Hadith: “All acts of the son of Adam are for himself but fasting, it is for Me and I shall reward by it.”