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Mufti Taqi Usmani: Prominent Pakistani Mufti in the Field of Islamic Sciences
Prominent Pakistani academic Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani is known throughout the world for his work in Islamic economics and other field of Islamic laws. The son of Mufti Muhammad Shafi the former Grand Mufti of Pakistan was born in Deoband India on 3th October 1943. He holds a Takhassus degree which is the equivalent of a Ph. D. as part of…
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Does Nishfu Sha’ban Actually Have Virtue?
Muslims all across the world look forward to the holy month of Ramadan. Fasting is made mandatory good deeds are multiplied and the Quran was revealed during this month. This is mentioned in verse 184 of Surah Al-Baqarah: “A limited number of days. So whoever among you is ill or on a journey [and does not fast], then an equal…
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How to Perform Da’wah in the Workplace?
Calling others to goodness or da’wah is a duty that all Muslims have including at work. Even though the workplace might not seem like the best place for da’wah there are still plenty of chances to effectively and wisely spread Islamic values. This article provides helpful workplace da’wah strategies based on pertinent literature and includes Quranic and Hadith passages. 1.Being…
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Following the Prophets Muhammad Sunnah: Fasting during Syaban
Muslims eagerly await Ramadan the holy month. The Quran was revealed good deeds are rewarded and fasting is mandated during the month of Ramadan. It is mentioned in Surah Al-Baqarah verse 184: [Fasting for] a limited number of days. So whoever among you is ill or on a journey [during them] – then an equal number of days [are to…
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How Islam Views Relationships Among Colleagues
One facet of a persons life is their employment life. In order to support oneself and ones family this professional component is necessary. One needs to keep up proper relationships with coworkers in order to succeed in the workplace. In a clear and succinct manner this article examines how Islam views relationships among coworkers. The foundation of workplace relationships is…
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Timothy Winter: A Leading Figure in the British Islamic Scene
One of the most prominent Muslims in Britain is Timothy Winter, also known as Abdal Hakim Murad, a renowned scholar and theologian. In the British Islamic scene and beyond his significant contributions to Islamic scholarship interfaith discussion and community development have made a lasting impression. Winter a renowned scholar and convert to Islam is a key player in contemporary Islamic…
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The Ethics of a Moslem Professional: Honoring Work Hours
In Islam working is a way to worship Allah ta’ala in addition to providing for material needs. Thus it is crucial for Muslims to respect working hours and uphold ethics and responsibilities in the workplace. This article addresses the morality of a Muslim professional in respecting working hours drawing from Hadiths, Quranic verses, and Islamic teachings. Islams concept of trust…
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The Urgency of Transparency in Crowdfunding
A vital source of funding for a variety of initiatives from social causes to business endeavors is crowdfunding. In order to collect money from a wide range of people this model relies on contributors and fundraisers having mutual trust. But without transparency trust cannot be maintained which is why it is essential to the crowdfunding ecosystem. Transparency reduces the risks…
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Procrastination as a Reprehensible Trait in Islam and How to Avoid It
Despite being written off as a small habit procrastination can have negative consequences for ones spiritual and personal development. Procrastination is seen in Islam as a quality that can result in major losses and lost opportunities in this life as well as the next rather than just being a bad habit. This article examines the risks associated with procrastination the…
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Does Islamic Financing Have to Be Cheap?
Following Shariah rules to the letter, Islamic finance is a substitute for traditional financial systems. Understanding that Shariah compliance puts adherence to Islamic laws ahead of cost considerations is crucial to answering the frequently asked question: Should Islamic financing be less expensive than conventional methods? Shariah’s core principle is compliance over cost Shariah places a strong emphasis on conducting financial…
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