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  The Status of Women in Islam Dr. Jamal Badawi I. INTRODUCTION The status of women in society is neither a new issue nor is it a fully settled one. The position of Islam on this issue has been among the subjects presented to the Western reader with the least objectivity. This pa

MUHAMMAD’S CLAIM TO PROPHETHOOD (PART 2 OF 3): WAS HE A LIAR? A Logical Analysis of His Claim As discussed earlier, Muhammad made the claim, ‘I am God’s Messenger.’ Either he was true in his claim or he was not. We will begin by assuming the latter and investigate all possibilities ra

MUHAMMAD’S CLAIM TO PROPHETHOOD (PART 1 OF 3): PROOFS OF HIS PROPHETHOOD Evidence for the claim that Muhammad was a true prophet and not an imposter. Part 1: Some proofs that led various companions to believe in his prophethood. Divine facilitation is proportionate to human need. God

MEET THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD A look at the physical and moral characteristics of the Prophet of God, Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him. “I began to look at him and at the moon, he was wearing a red mantle, and he appeared to be more beautiful than the moon to

THE FORGIVENESS OF MUHAMMAD SHOWN TO NON-MUSLIMS The forgiveness of the Prophet towards non-Muslims, even those who sought to kill him and opposed his mission throughout his life. The Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, was described as a “Mercy for all t

    THE TOLERANCE OF THE PROPHET TOWARDS OTHER RELIGIONS  : TO EACH THEIR OWN RELIGION Many mistakenly believe that Islam does not tolerate the existence of other religions present in the world. This article discusses some of the foundations the Prophet Muhammad himself laid

    “I WAS ONLY SENT TO PERFECT MORAL CHARACTER”   An explanation of a Prophetic saying which emphasis the importance of good character. And good character includes our relationship with the Creator, ourselves and those around us. The purpose of all the revealed books h

Declaration of Faith View Larger Image   The Shahada or Testimony of Faith The First Pillar of Islam   The word “Muslim” means one who submits to the will of God, regardless of their race, nationality or ethnic background. Becoming a Muslim is a simple and easy process that

Destiny and Free Will View Larger Image By Salman Yazdani   February 1, 2003 – Shortly before the scheduled end of its 28th mission, space shuttle Columbia disintegrated over Texas and Louisiana as it reentered Earth’s atmosphere, killing all seven crew members.  It was indeed an