by Mateen A. Khan, Piscataway NJ A version of this article was first published in Al-Madania Magazine. In this series so far, we have established the Creator’s existence after a brief discussion on epistemology and then, followed it with an explanation of some of His attributes. Building upon what we’ve covered, we now turn our… Read More On Divine Communication & Messengers
Shayṭān became Shayṭān because of his defiance and his unwillingness to accept he was at fault. Allāh, the Exalted, gave him a direct command to bow down and show respect to Ᾱdam (‘alayhissalām), the first human being and our father. In his arrogance and jealousy, not only could he not bring himself to do this,… Read More Do Not Follow in the Footsteps of Shayṭān
by Ramzia C. (Meriden, CT) Even in silence, the echo is heard, a voice calling out to you, demanding to be heard. You ignore it and continue on with your work, allowing the desires of your base self to take control. You neglect its promise of fertility and feed its whims, desiring more but gaining… Read More Voice Within
Dear Rain, I woke this morning unsure of the time. Your dark clouds teased my eyes, saying…
by Bint Salauddin (Atlanta, Georgia) Who was Zayd ibn Amr ibn Nufayl? Zayd ibn Amr ibn Nufayl was actually not Muslim, but he belongs to a unique group…
