There’s no question that the Quran forbids sexual activity outside of marriage. But have you ever thought of why this might be? It’s clear from human history and experience that sexual desire is at the same time a precious gift that must be protected and a volatile force that must be controlled. Without it there … Read more
I know a dear elderly Muslimah who keeps goats, chickens, and a pet dog at her small rural home. The goats and chickens are well looked after, healthy, and content. One day one of her grandsons brought her yoghourt as a gift. As much as she loved yoghourt, she gave it to her dog so … Read more
We were having a dinner table discussion about the intellectual value of television. We all agreed that television could be an important source of information. “But,” I pointed out, “the problem with television is that it doesn’t teach you how to tell the difference between truth and lies. You need to learn that from books.” … Read more
With the Christmas season coming up, many people are getting involved in lots of discussions about how the belief about Jesus (peace be upon him) is different in Christianity and Islam. That is indeed a very important discussion and one that needs to happen. However, through that sometimes we miss out on what lessons the … Read more
In the very beginning of Surah Yaseen, Allah takes an oath: By the Hakeem Quran. Allah says that the Quran is hakeem. This attribute of the Quran is mentioned in multiple places in the Quran, and Allah Himself is called al-Hakeem in the Quran multiple times. What does it mean? And how is the Quran … Read more
“It’s not fair!” the child pouts. “All the other girls have one!” “Life isn’t fair,” Mom replies wearily. Voila— a conversation repeated around the world ad infinitum. But the child isn’t buying it, and for good reason. For one thing, life in general seems to her to be basically fair, and her parents have persuaded … Read more
The ancient Greek poet Homer said that when a man is enslaved, God removes half his soul. Most of the ancient philosophers came to believe that slavery was an injustice, but putting an end to the practice was another story; as much as they acknowledged the suffering caused by slavery, their culture and economy was … Read more
“Why didn’t you tell me you were in a car collision?” she asks angrily. “Because I didn’t want to upset you!” he insists. “But don’t you think that’s something a wife should know?” “It was just a little thing— a bump and a dent, no more,” he points out. “If it was such a little … Read more
Raiiq Ridwan The central block of the religion of the Jews (Judaism) is centred on what they call the ten commandments. The Quran confirms that the ten commandments were given to Musa (alayhi salam). The Christians also believe in the Ten Commandments. They were given to Musa (alayhi salam) at a time when the Israelites … Read more