Depictions of Muhammad

ISIS has killed people for not being non-believers, according to their own criteria for being a Muslim. This type of takfir cannot happen, as Muhammad even stated that proclamations of faith are to be taken at face-value. If they proclaim this principle of oneness, they cannot be declared non-Muslim. Quite simply, ISIS forsakes this objective principle for their own, fallacious Sharia reasoning…

Egypt is one of the countries that its law is an enemy of women 's rights. Its laws come from the interpretation of some scholars to the Koran and how they understand it. Women 's rights in Egypt have long been severely restricted due to Sharia (Islamic law) and cultural traditions. The laws are base on discriminatory. So, it was the time for the women to get back their freedom and not be treated like a bird placed in a cage. Women plays a vital role in our life so they should be provided with…

Before this Surah was revealed to the Muslims, Makkah was the focal point of polytheism; it was the city of idolaters and homed to many a different religion, where the inhabitants would worship various false gods in hope of fortune and an overall better life. The main reason of revelation for this Surah was to remove all signs of polytheism within the holy city of Makkah and to restore the religious virtue of the city. This particular Surah was revealed within three different periods; 1. The…

Throughout history Islam had an impactful effect on shaping the world for what it is today. Most people in the newer generations are uneducated about Islam and the extensive historical significance behind it. Between the mid eighth century till 13th century the Muslim world was an extensive part of development for society at that time, which became to be know as the Golden Age of Islam. The rise of Islam led to several advancements in society being important for world history. From the spread of…

can misguide, and who-ever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is no one (no idol, no person, no grave, no prophet, no imam, no dai, nobody!) worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers.” (Burhan). The Shah installed in the minds of young men that the key cleared the path Allah had in place for them. They made the concept of war more appealing by hovering the gift of…

Religion is one of the most integral parts of human culture and has played a significant role in the development of modern civilization. When it comes to human history, religion is comparatively new. Humans have been on Earth for over 200,000 years and the oldest religious traditions primarily Hinduism date back to 6,000 BC. For over 95% of human history, man has sustained their sense of spirituality without the concepts of religion. (“The Purpose of Religion”, 2016). There are many types of…

On April 15th I had the great pleasure of experiencing a service at a Mosque with Sarah. Upon first arrival the building seemed much like any other place of worship I have seen. The difference is that I actually went in and before I did go in, I had to do something I have never done before. I have always thought that the head coverings that most woman wear were really cool. Wearing one was actually fun, even if a little difficult since I seemed to have forgotten a hairband. Going in there was no…

The persecution of Muslims There are people that hear about a terrorist attack and automatically assume that it was the Islamic Nation. Islamic persecution has been happening for a long time, even before the tragic events that happened on September 11, 2001. The Islams have recently been blamed for many of the current terrorist attacks. Isis is an Islamic organization that has committed many terroristic activities, which leads for many people to believe that all Muslims are terrorists. The…

Prophet Muhammad (S) was the best of the messengers because his message is still being installed centuries after his deaths. Prophet Muhammad spread Islam peacefully; he showed the non-Muslims the characteristics of a believer, he was patient with the converts and was responsible. A profusion of people thinks that Prophet Muhammad (S) spread Islam violently because he was racist, and commanding his followers to do a bunch of stuff. Faith is interlinked with with the individual’s conviction.…

The Pir states that the heart is the seat of loving devotion. The implied meaning here is that the heart of one smitten by prem pīḍā (pangs of love) and lāy (intense desire) eventually becomes the repository of prem bhakti or loving devotion for the Lord. The intensity of prem bhakti engulfs the a(n)tar (inner self), leading to a fixation and passion for the Beloved. In this state of loving devotion, the Pir advises his followers to remember the Beloved at all times. The word bhagtī, used in…