Muslim Lifestyle
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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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The Distinction in Sharia Between Gambling and Business Risk
Ethical financial transactions in Islamic economics are based on the distinction between haram (prohibited) and halal (permissible) business practices. A crucial component of this distinction is being aware of the basic distinctions between gambling which is strictly forbidden by Sharia law and business risks such as those found in legal commercial endeavors. In order to analyze these distinctions this article…
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The Advantages of Islamic Human Capital Management for Business
Organizations are increasingly embracing models that combine moral values with operational effectiveness in the dynamic global business environment. One such approach is Islamic Human Capital Management (IHCM) which is ideally positioned to promote corporate success by coordinating human capital plans with Islamic principles. This article examines the ways in which IHCM helps companies especially in promoting ethical behavior productivity and…
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