“Those that remember Me in their heart, I remember them in My heart; and those that remember Me in a gathering (i.e. that make mention of Me), I remember them (i.e. make mention of them) in a gathering better than theirs.” In today’s world, it’s easy to get swept up in the routine of a…
It’s wonderful how God counts good deeds! Even a smile is considered a good deed. Doing good in our daily life is the core of Islamic ethics. And as trustees in God’s earth, it’s essential for human beings to make the earth a better place by becoming ourselves better persons. This certainly helps to shape…
Serving the creations of God should be made a compulsory subject in every school and college and students must have practical sessions on this. By Haris F. Farooqui There is a famous saying in Urdu, which says Ibaadat sey jannat milti hai, khidmat sey Khuda milta hai. It translates as ‘Through worship one obtains Paradise.…
By Rajat Malhotra We need trustworthy companions who will support us at every juncture of our life. According to the Quran, these trustworthy companions are none other than angels. The Quran guides us on this point. It says: As for those who say, ‘Our Lord is God,’ and then remain steadfast, the angels will descend…
When Hurricane Katrina struck my hometown of New Orleans in 2005, I was tasked with leading a major Muslim relief effort. While Katrina brought many sights I won’t forget, one of the most enduring and treasured was members of United Sikhs, a humanitarian and civil rights nonprofit, bolting this way and that across the floor…
Life is About Prayer, Not Partying! By Nigar Every year as the time for the Hajj arrives, my memories of my Hajj get revived, helping me cherish that unforgettable journey! Prior to 1997, which was the year I performed Hajj, life for me was something like one big party! Bestowed with a job that required…
Children Must Be Taught How To Think, Not What To Think By Larissa As a school teacher but not yet a parent, I feel somewhat responsible for the teaching of little minds. I know I am only with them for half the day and then they are returned back to their parents, but I see…
Rumi’s holistic and human-oriented approach to problems, his positive and solution-oriented understanding and the language of heart and love that he adopted are standing in front of us as a priceless source of inspiration for new models and strategies aimed at finding solutions for the structural problems that our world and people are facing today.…
As three travellers, two scholars and a dervish, crossed the mountains of the Himalayas, they discussed the importance of putting into practice everything they had learned on a spiritual plane. They were so engrossed in their conversation that it was only late at night that they realized that all they had with them was a…
A Differently-Abled Kerala Boy’s Fight For Education “I want to become a social worker,” a 12-year-old boy from Kerala confidently told Congress president Rahul Gandhi during his recent visit to the state. But Mohammed Asim’s dreams have hit a roadblock. “I want to become a social worker,” a 12-year-old boy from Kerala confidently told Congress…
