ICNA RELIEF BACK-2-SCHOOL GIVEAWAY PROJECT This project is about giving, empowering children and families across America and promoting the importance of education. Let there not be a child without the tools for a good education. In 2011, ICNA Relief and ICNA decided to make this a national project, encouraging all of it’s chapters to implement it and as well as offering help to others, no matter their race, religion or affiliation, to […]
Category Archives: Teachings and Values of Islam
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The religion of Islam, as taught to us by Prophet Muhammad, urges kind and considerate treatment towards our neighbours. They deserve our respect and good treatment regardless of their religion, race or colour.The men and women around Prophet Muhammad were constantly reminded of their obligations to God and to one another. Islam engourages Muslims to […]
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Terrorism is when innocent people are specifically targeted to instill fear in a population. It is categorically prohibited in Islam. The present era of our history has been blemished by indiscriminate violence in almost every society. The loss of innocent life has become extremely commonplace. Unfortunately, due to the actions of some ignorant Muslims as well […]
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How men treat women in Quran and Sunnah Prof. ‘Abdur Rahman I. Doi (www.islamwomen.com) In Islam there is absolutely no difference between men and women as far as their relationship to Allah is concerned, as both are promised the same reward for good conduct and the same punishment for evil conduct. The Quran says: “And […]
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Like every comic, the 99 has the good against evil thing going on. But what is different about this comic is that all of the 99 superheroes of ‘the 99’ are ordinary Muslims from all over the world. These 99 heroes come across what are called ‘Noor stones’ (Noor meaning Light), thus coming into their […]
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The United Arab Emirates is a Muslim country, however it is also home to numerous churches of other faiths. In fact, many people are surprised to discover that in early 2001, ground was broken in Dubai to accommodate the construction of several churches on a parcel of land in Jebel Ali.
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At last! Could this be the beginning of some sort of level playing field? The injustice of the cartoon affair is that – like the US B52 bombers flattening mud houses and seeding the surrounding market places and fields with bomblets carrying the logo ‘peace and freedom’ – these I.T. mercenaries are installed in fortified […]
In two previous articles we discussed how Islam is more than the acts of worship towards God, which Muslims undertake to profess their faith. Islam includes many fundamental values that help humans live a balanced and happy life, in harmony with the world around them. We discussed the Islamic values of honoring one’s parents, honoring […]
In the last article we discussed how Islam is more than the acts of worship towards God, which Muslims undertake to profess their faith. Islam includes many fundamental values that help humans live a balanced and happy life, in harmony with the world around them. We discussed the Islamic values of honoring one’s parents, honoring […]
Many people think Islam is merely about professing one’s faith in Allah and acknowledging Mohammed as his prophet (Shahada), praying five times daily (Salah), being charitable (Zakat),fasting during Ramadan (Sawm) and participating in Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca). While these are the five pillars upon which Islam is founded, there is much more to the religion. […]