Muslim Lifestyle
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Hussain Yee: Chinese Malaysian Islamic Scholar
Born in 1950 in Malaysia to a Chinese Buddhist family, Hussain Yee underwent a life-changing spiritual journey that made him a well-known Islamic scholar and preacher. His commitment to Islamic studies and dawah (Islamic outreach) began when he converted to Islam at the age of 18. His conversion to Islam involved a radical shift in his outlook on life goals…
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Ahmad Deedat: An Icon of Islamic Dialogical Da’wah
A notable South African Muslim missionary author and speaker Ahmed Hoosen Deedat (1918–2005) was known for his proficiency in comparative religion and his energetic style of Islamic dawah (proselytizing). His work had a major impact on interfaith discussions especially those between Islam and Christianity and gained him immense respect and clout in the religious discourse landscape. In the field of…
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The Blessing of Rajab and Recommended Deeds
The Virtues of Rajab The virtues of Rajab in Islam are often overlooked or even unknown by some Muslims. Apart from Ramadan, Islam has been set for four other special months as sacred months, one of those four is The Rajab. The virtues of the month of Rajab are emphasized in Allah ﷻ’s words in QS At-Taubah: 36, as explained…
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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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