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Men saying Namaz at Nizamuddin Auliya dargah in Delhi (File Photo by Ravi Batra)

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In Islam, good deeds get great rewards

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A believer of Islam confesses mistakes and makes course correction

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Can Islam be a yardstick for social justice?

Eman Sakina Did you know Islam embraces social justice and teaches the importance of implementing it in our daily lives? Social justice is the equal distribution of resources and opportunities, with no prejudice as pertains to gender, race, social class, religion, etc. Muslim Women enjoy privileges only given to women in modern times. Islam does not look down on any race or belittle its’ status. There is no upper hand of a rich M...

Islam is all encompassing religion

Eman Sakina To understand the essence of Islam is to understand the very essence of humanity. More than a religion, Islam is a complete and comprehensive way of life leading to a balanced way of living. Islam brings civilization and happiness to man. Islamic principles and teachings can provide realistic, fair, and objective solutions to the prevention of individual, familial, social, and international problems that are threatening the exi...

Service to humanity is at the core of Islam

Eman Sakina In Islamic tradition, the idea of social welfare has been presented as one of its principal values, and the practice of social service in its various forms has been instructed and encouraged. A Muslim’s religious life remains incomplete if not attended by service to humanity. The following verse of the Quran is often cited to encapsulate the Islamic idea of social welfare: “It is not righteousness that ye turn y...

“Indeed, to Allah, we belong and to Allah, we shall return.”

Eman Sakina The one perennial truth of all of mankind is that you will die and so will everyone else.This has been true since the beginning of time and will be till the end, death is the one universal inescapable commonality. Rich or poor, genius or dumb, everyone will perish. The Quran tells the Muslims this exact message, “Wherever you may be, death will overtake you, even if you should be within towers of lofty construction.&r...

What is the key to success in Islam?

Eman Sakina It is natural for human beings to seek happiness and success: things that bring us joy and bliss. We constantly ask questions like, “What makes us happy?” “How can we truly be happy?” “What is success?” and “Is Happiness interlinked with success?” as we rethink the purpose of our lives. We may find the answers to these questions by pondering on the eternal guidance that our be...

“...And He is the best of planners…”

Eman Sakina We all know Allah plans best, and what He has in store for us is better than all our Dreams put together. “Maybe I’m not good enough” “Maybe I’m a bad slave” “Maybe I have too many sins” or even worse, “Maybe Allah does not love me; I think He’s angry at me” Friday Musings This is what we often whisper to ourselves when we do not find our ...

In Islam, attitude toward parents decides if one would go to hell or heaven

Eman Sakina All cultures and faiths have elevated parents to noble status. From a purely material standpoint, we owe our parents—especially our mother—a duty of gratitude. In addition to feeding us inside of her, she also endured pain and sorrow. Before we were even born, she loved us. When we were completely helpless infants, she toiled. She stayed up all night taking care of us. Together, our parents met all our needs, includ...

The Day of Judgement in Islam

Eman Sakina “Allah, there is no god ˹worthy of worship˺ except Him. He will certainly gather all of you together on the Day of Judgment—about which there is no doubt. And whose word is more truthful than Allah’s?” The Holy Quran 4:87 In Islam, the day of judgment, also known as “Yawm al-Qiyamah” is a significant belief. This is when all of humanity and jinns will be resurrected and brought ...

Etiquettes of divorce in Islam

Eman Sakina Divorce is permitted in Islam as a last resort if it is not possible to continue a marriage. Certain steps need to be taken to ensure that all options have been exhausted and both parties are treated with respect and justice. Islam holds that marriage should be characterized by kindness, compassion, and peace. A wonderful blessing is marriage. Each spouse in a marriage has duties and obligations that must be ca...

How to practice Gratitude in Islam?

Eman Sakina When I see a gloomy cloud hovering above, I would like to ask the question “What’s bothering you?” myself and others. And for almost every answer to that question, you can see the solution vividly- “Be grateful.” Friday Musings And it is true- gratitude can help us see all our problems in a completely different light. It can help us focus on finding solutions rather than complaining. It ...

Arbaeen - pilgrimage to commemorate Imam Hussain's martydom

Eman Sakina Every year, millions of Muslims walk to the city of Karbala, Iraq, the final resting place of Imam Hussain ibn Ali, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. They aim to reach Imam Hussain’s grave by no later than the day of Arbaeen. What makes people shut down their businesses and leave their houses to perform a walk, which takes days and even weeks to complete? Arbaeen translates to 40. In this context, i...

Suffering and struggles of life are Allah's ways of testing one's faith

Eman Sakina The world is the place of striving and suffering and the Hereafter is the place of reward or punishment, where the believers will be lodged in Paradise and the disbelievers in Hell. Paradise is good and none but those who were good will enter it. Allah is good and accepts nothing but that which is good. So, the way of Allah with His slaves is to test them with calamities and tribulations, so that the beli...

Islam confers rights and gives responsibilities to siblings

Eman Sakina Islam is a religion that regulates the ethics of human association. Islamic ethics and teachings have taught the rights and obligations of siblings whether he is a members of the family, a member of society, or even Muslim society. This is different from some of the rules in this world, whether rules in a religion or a non-religious rule such as the concept of human rights, or known as human rights. Friday Musings So...

Women Ulema can play crucial role in Muslim society

Eman Sakina In Islam, the religion for men and women is the same. Men and women are identical in terms of being addressees of the faith. However, their arenas of activity have been separated. Women are charged with the responsibility of nurturing future generations while maintaining and providing for their families is the responsibility of the men. In the same manner, even among men, there are differences in terms of their respective arena...

Islam forbids citizens from taking law in their hands

Eman Sakina First and foremost, a fundamental principle of Islam is that a person’s words and deeds should never manifest any form of double standards or hypocrisy. True loyalty requires a relationship built on sincerity and integrity. It requires what a person displays on the surface to be the same as what lies beneath. Friday Musings In terms of nationality, these principles are of the utmost importance. Therefore, a citize...

Muharram reminds us of our duty to stand up for justice, truth

Eman Sakina Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, holds a profound significance for Muslims as a period of introspection and remembrance. Annually, on the 10th day of Muharram known as Ashura, Muslims globally commemorate the martyrdom of Husain ibn Ali, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Prophet Mohammad brought the message of peace, tolerance, humanity, and brotherhood. The teachings of peace were largely opposed by a gro...

Divine and mundane benefits of Namaz in Islam

Eman Sakina Namaz (Salat) is one of the five most important pillars of Islam that needs to perform five times a day. Salah is an Arabic word that means “worship,” and it’s obligatory for every Muslim. Salah is a practical sign of obedience to the commands of Allah Almighty, the proof of our faith in Allah and the religion of Islam. Salah is a source of direct communication with Almighty Allah. Moreover, it also refrains a...

How can Muslim youth transform society?

Eman Sakina The image of youth in Islam is very dynamic, positive, and active. Prophets Ibrahim, his son Isma`il, Yusuf, Yahya, Maryam, the Ashab Al-Kahf or the People of the Cave (may peace and blessings of Allah be upon all of them) were great examples of youths mentioned in the Quran. The Quran also tells us the story of the Ashab Al-Kahf, the People of the Cave, they were not Prophets or Messengers, but they were righteous youths. ...

Indian Muslims can adopt best practices from other Islamic societies

Eman Sakina No religion is unified. Catholicism, for instance, is not practised the same manner in New York City as it is in rural Italy. There are differences between these two locations in terms of language, culture, tradition, political and social circumstances, and even food. Such geographic differences are certainly important in Islam. But also important are the numerous legal schools and their interpretations. Since Islam is a re...

Hajj should bring the pilgrims closer to their creator

Eman Sakina Pilgrimage refers to long journeys which people undertake to religious places for their transformation and the cleansing of their souls. Different religions have different pilgrimages but the ultimate purpose remains the same - to become a better human being. Pilgrims are supposed to change into becoming unbiased and treating all as equals, and going closer to the creator. For Muslims, Hajj is a pious annual pilgrimage and ...

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