In the Name of Allāh.
As Islām empowers Muslim women by freeing them from sexual exploitation and human degradation, especially through the use of the Ḥijāb to shield their beauty from non-Maḥram men, those lacking moral integrity often oppose it with stereotypical arguments, claiming it confines and denies them their rights. What a narrow-minded perspective!
Oh! As if we don’t know history. Before the advent of Islām, the status …
In the Name of Allāh.
One of the fundamental teachings of Islām is unity and fairness to people. Allāh created us as males and females and made us into tribes and nations with different races and colours. Islām gives great respect for human equality, anti-racism and classlessness. No wonder the first Muazzin (caller to prayer) in Islām, chosen by the Prophet (ﷺ) himself was the son of a black woman …
In the Name of Allāh.
The fact is, there is no compulsion in life. You have choices – do as you like regarding religion, ideology, lifestyle, dressing, etc. Yes! You have the right to accept the truth (submit, determine and govern your life in the right way) or just decide to be rebellious and give no damn. Beautifully, it’s Allāh that first gives that right (before the so-called human rights …
In the Name of Allāh.
Naturally, we try to avoid contact with Allāh when we do something shameful or embarrassing (i.e. sin). Here, Shaytan takes chance by whispering to us about not repenting to Allāh. So, when one listens to Shaytan, he considers himself not worthy of Allāh’s Mercy, distances himself from Him and thereby advances in transgression. But, a true slave of Allāh becomes saved from this web of …
