Reflections on the Life of Prophet Joseph- PART I
The story of Prophet Youssuf (peace be upon him), or Joseph as more known to the West, is a multilayered drama, a riddle that was deciphered just before the finale, to teach humanity, for...
View ArticleKnud Holmboe: Legacy Untold
He is Knud Valdemar Gylding Holmboe, a famous Danish journalist, travel writer and author of the acclaimed Desert Encounter, known for its controversial and outspoken condemnation of the ruthless...
View ArticleReflections on the Life of Prophet Joseph- PART II
In this portion of the reflections I shall tackle the phase of the noble Prophet’s life starting with being dumped into the well, gotten out, and entering the land of wonders, according to him, the...
View ArticleThe Concept of Worship in Islam- PART I
Man has been created as Allah’s vicegerent on earth. With his honorable vicegerency (khilafah) mission, man signifies both the climax and the epicenter of Allah’s act of creation and its divine...
View ArticleReflections on the Life of Prophet Joseph- PART III
The story of Prophet Youssuf, while rich in many human qualities and is in itself a multi-layered melodrama that delves into all sorts of human dilemmas and life difficulties, revolves around one...
View ArticleSheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Natural materials have been used in the construction of the mosque- such as marble, stone, gold, semi-precious stones, crystals and ceramics, including 80 Iznikpanels - highly decorated ceramic tiles...
View ArticleAsmaa: The Blessed, Daughter of The Blessed
Among the companions of Prophet Mohammed (Peace Be Upon Him), Asmaa Bint Abu Bakr belonged to a very blessed and distinguished Muslim family. She was the daughter of Abu Bakr As-Siddiq, the Prophet’s...
View ArticleThe Concept of Worship in Islam- PART II
A person’s character and morals (akhlaq), coupled with his level of God-consciousness (taqwa), are his real legacy of which he will be either proud or ashamed on the Day of Judgment. A person’s refined...
View ArticleReflections on the Life of Prophet Joseph- PART IV
In this post, I shall focus on another single virtue around which revolves much of the debate and talk over the life of Prophet Jospeh (PBUH), and one that runs through the heart of the most famous...
View ArticleReflections on the Life of Prophet Joseph- PART V
This episode, Part V of the series, I will reserve it for the sole sake of delving into the father-son relationship manifested in the unique relation between Prophet Joseph and his father Prophet...
View ArticleHajj; Rituals and Beyond
It’s Hajj time of the year, time for unique spiritual experience for Muslims in general, and those blessed to perform Hajj in particular. It’s time to reminisce on the events that took place in that...
View ArticleUmar: Thoughts on Leadership in Islam
He is Umar ibn Al Khattab, or Al Farooq (the distinguisher), and he was so called for his shrewdness and boldness in differentiating between the good and the evil, the truth and falsehood, defending...
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