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The family story of Ishmael is one of the ten family histories into which the book of Genesis is arranged. This history of Ishmael shows the fulfillment of the promises made by his parents regarding him, and how his mother Hagar had been assured that her descendants would be too many

A Commentary For Contemporary World The Twelfth Word In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate Whoever has been given the Wisdom, certainly he has been given much good The following consists of a brief comparison between the sacred wisdom of the Wise Qur’an and human p

A Brief Introduction to the Noble Qur’an Islam is a fast growing religion in the West. For the last few decades, there has been growing curiosity about the Qur’an, the holy book of Muslims, among non-Muslims. Yet, there is significant confusion and misinterpretation surrounding

A Bridge From Heart To Heart : Empathy The environment of today is one equipped with high-tech means of communication, some of which are so complicated that we find them difficult to conceive; such a world causes the people of today to lead their lives in isolation. As empathy is an i

The Blessed Three Months in The Life of Bediuzzaman Said Nursi The wonder of the age, Bediuzzaman Said Nursi, had an exceptional life of worship. There are many accounts reported by his students about his sorrowful sighs and groans while saying his prayers in full concentration and aw

As God already gives His blessings and peace to the Prophet Muhammad, what is the wisdom in our invoking God’s blessings and peace upon him? Does he need our invocations? The Prophet Muhammad is like the core of all the good deeds, prosperity and divine blessing. He is the unfailing,

A Sacred Phase of Time: The Blessed Three Months The blessed three months are Rajab, Sha’ban, and Ramadan (the seventh, eighth, and ninth months) in the Islamic hijri calendar1; these months are distinguished from the rest of the year with a special taste and atmosphere that each poss

Is the Suffering in the World in Agreement with God’s Mercy? To some individuals who want to believe, in particular, young minds, the pain and suffering that exist in the world today do not seem to be compatible with the Mercy of a Loving God. It is just too difficult for them t

Question: What should a believer consider so that he doesn’t crack or break in the face of bad words or treatment? Answer: In terms of the Islamic world of thought and terminology, character is the deeds and acts of worship commanded by Islam. These must be developed through constant

Question: How can we realize the ideal of constantly remaining spirited and active, both in our individual and social lives, as Islam teaches us to be? Answer: Islam leaves no place for stagnancy or complacency in its worldview. From human to soil, and from things in existence to time