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Exploring Meaning of Life
This book aims to understand the position of science and faith on questions of meaning in existence. Mutual understanding of original views of both camps is necessary for the mutual progress and co-existence of both empirical knowledge and values in … Continue reading
Posted in General Issues About Islam, Science and Religion, Socio-Political Issues
Tagged Climate Crisis, Islam, Islam and Science, Islam and West, Islamism, Philosophy, Post Modernism, Rationality, Religion, Science, Science and Faith, Science and Religion, Secularism, Sustainable Development
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Who Is Muhammad (Prophet PBUH)
Salman Ahmed Shaikh In early 2015, Muslims took to twitter to introduce our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to the world. Below are some of the tweets by the scribe. Who said “Accustom yourselves to do good if people do good, … Continue reading
Some Misconceptions about Jihad in Islam
Salman Ahmed Shaikh Jihad is a broad term and besides armed struggle against injustice, it encompasses academic, diplomatic and moral support to the righteous cause. In the specific meaning of armed struggle, Holy Quran says that Jihad in the meaning … Continue reading
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Tagged Islam, Islamic Militancy, Islamism, Islamists, Jihadism, Jihadists, Religion, Religious Terrorism, Terrorism
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How Did Islam Abolish Slavery?
Salman Ahmed Shaikh Islam grants equal human rights to all people. In verse 13 of Chapter Al-Hujurat, Allah says: “O mankind! We have created you from a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, so that … Continue reading
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Tagged Criticisms on Islam, Human Rights, Islam, Misconceptions About Islam, Religion, Slavery
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Islamic Perspective on Gender Issues and Development
Salman Ahmed Shaikh Institution of family is highly respected in Islam. Women are indispensable part of this institution. As per Islamic worldview, mental and physical capabilities that we enjoy are the blessings of Allah and we hold them as a … Continue reading
Material Progress and Islam
Salman Ahmed Shaikh Scope and objective of ‘Deen-e-Islam’ is to purify our souls and character in all walks of life and in our different roles in this world. Islamic teachings enable us to shine in life hereafter where every soul … Continue reading
Universal Ethics and Islam
Salman Ahmed Shaikh It is often asked that the ethical side of Islam that Muslims explain is also present in other religions and doctrines. Then, what is so special in quoting universal ethics in defense of Islam’s uniqueness? One must … Continue reading
Posted in General Issues About Islam, Socio-Political Issues
Tagged Capitalism, Crony Capitalism, Ethics, Islam, Modernism, Post Modernism, Secularism
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Philosophy and Lessons of Hajj Rituals
Salman Ahmed Shaikh Hajj is an important Ibadah in Islam. It is compulsory for every Muslim to perform Hajj once in a life. Below, we look at the philosophy of various rituals involved in Hajj and how they all exhibit … Continue reading
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Tagged Hajj, Islam, Makkah, Medina, Muslims, Prophet Ibrahim, Prophet Ismail, Prophet Muhammad, Saudi Arabia
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The Social and Cultural Importance of Hajj
Salman Ahmed Shaikh Hajj is an important ‘Ibadah’ in Islam. It is compulsory for every Muslim (male and female) to perform Hajj once in a life if one can afford it and is able to travel to the place physically. … Continue reading
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Tagged Hajj, Islam, Makkah, Medina, Muslims, Religion, Saudi Arabia, Worship
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Lessons from Last Hajj Sermon of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
Salman Ahmed Shaikh Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) delivered His last sermon (known as Khutba-e-hajjatul-Wida) on the ninth of Dhul Hijjah in 10th year after Hijrah (migration from Makkah to Madinah). The sermon was delivered in the valley of mount Arafat. It … Continue reading
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Tagged Brotherhood, Equality, Hajj, Hajj Sermon, Justice, Last Sermon, Makkah, Medina, Prophet Muhammad
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