Anger Management: Islamic Perspective
No doubt living in Pakistan is very stressful and takes a toll on our mental health. Also, Allah (SWT) will test our temperament during the holy month of Ramadan. All those with a short fuse including myself must try harder
The Algebraist of Baghdad
Sutaytah al-Mahamali was a renowned mathematician during her time. Her math skills were so remarkable that the scholars of Baghdad came to her when they could not solve an equation. Through her knowledge of math, she became an expert in
Nafisa – The Gem of Knowledge
Nafisa Al-Tahira bint Al-Hassan was the great great-granddaughter of Hazrat Ali (AS) and thus, a descendant of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Also, she was an acknowledged scholar and teacher of Islam, having taught Imam Muhammad ibn Idris ash-Shafi, and
What’s next for PM Khan?
The drama and comedy of the Senate elections along with the election of the Chairman and Deputy Chairman Senate are finally over for the people of Pakistan. Now, the time has come for Prime Minister Imran Khan and the PTI-led
Compassion: Greatest Quality of a Believer
Wouldn’t it be amazing to characterize a person as compassionate which is the greatest trait associated with the Almighty Allah (SWT)? Notice how the Holy Quran starts with the name of Allah (SWT), “Bismillah Ar-Rahman Ar-Raheem”, “The Most Compassionate, The
Generosity in Islam
There is no doubt that the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was a generous person, not only materially but ethically and spiritually. One of the characteristics of the Prophet (SAW) was that he (SAW) was someone that others knew that they
Electronic Voting System – need of the hour
Given the alleged widespread electoral fraud occurring in nearly all elections and by-elections in Pakistan since 1977, the time has come for the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to examine alternative voting systems. The days of paper ballots and manual
Sumayyah Bint Khayat (RA): First Martyr of Islam
The story of Sumayyah Bint Khayat (RA) is one of courage, sacrifice, defiance, and dignity. Sumayyah (RA) was the first martyr or shaheeda of Islam and thus, when the different categories of people will rise on the Day of Judgement,
America’s Afghan imbroglio
The new American administration of President Joe Biden has ordered a review of the peace agreement with the Afghan Taliban that his predecessor former US President Donald Trump negotiated. The US Department of Defense stated that it might not withdraw
The Kashmir Quagmire
The dispute over Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is part of the unfinished agenda of Partition of the Indian subcontinent into two independent states of Pakistan and India by the British rulers in August of 1947. This dispute has already led
Virtues and Sins
In a famous hadith of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) narrated by Abu Huraira (RA), the Prophet (SAW) stated that there are three categories of people from our Ummah to be burnt in the hellfire by Allah (SWT) with the
Scrolls of Abraham
The scrolls of Abraham (AS) emphasize the importance of justice that all messengers of Allah (SWT) preached. Abu Dhar (RA) narrated the following hadith on the scrolls of Abraham, “I said, ‘O Messenger of Allah (SAW), what were the scrolls
Crossing the Rubicon
The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) or as I like to call it, the ‘Pakistan Daku Mahaz’ in its latest rally at Malakand on January 11th has crossed the rubicon when it comes to its vitriolic attacks on the state of
Dua of Musa
In Surah Al Qasas, Ayat 24 mentions a dua of Musa (AS) when he was in exile and reached Madyan. This dua contains lessons for all of us to ponder upon. It is important to know the background story of
Lessons from Surah Luqman
Surah Luqman is the 31st Surah of the Holy Quran and contains 34 ayaat. Allah (SWT) revealed this surah to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) in the middle of his Meccan period. This surah takes its name from the wise
Never look down at any good deed
Our Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) narrated a story to his companions about a man from the previous generations before Islam. The man in the story was a righteous person and lived among the people but had difficulty in his life.
Life lessons from Holy Prophet (PBUH)
We all have struggles and it isn’t surprising that the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) also had struggles in his life. If we examine the struggles of the Prophet (SAW), there are some lessons we can learn when dealing with our
Silence and injustice
Qays ibn Abi Hazm reported Abu Bakr (RA) saying, “O you people! I hear you reciting this verse: ‘O believers! You are accountable only for yourselves. It will not harm you if someone chooses to deviate as long as you
Iqbal and Jinnah
The Pakistan nation is blessed with two icons in its founding, one is our political leader, the Father of the Nation Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and the other is our spiritual/ideological father Allama Muhammad Iqbal. Iqbal gave us the vision
Society and sins
Most of the injustice that occurs in society is because it has become normalized. There is the notion that “everyone else is doing it so it must be okay.” For example, in some places, nothing gets done without bribery. However,
Punishment of Rape in Shariah
One of the goals of the Shariah is to protect the family and honor. In a hadith reported in the Sunan Abu Dawood, a lady was raped while going to the masjid to pray the Fajr prayer. She complained to
Rembering Liaquat Ali Khan
On October 16 each year, the Pakistan nation pays homage to Shaheed-e-Millat Liaquat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of independent Pakistan and Father of the Nation Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s right-hand man. He was born in Karnal, which was
Dua and Maryam
We have this common belief that when we make duaa (supplication), Allah (SWT) will immediately solve our problem, or else, He (SWT) is not happy with us. However, this can’t be further from the truth. We often confuse duaa with
Elitist Privilege
The elite or privileged of society are the most likely to get away with various forms of injustice. This is also a despairing reality in Pakistan. Privilege is natural and comes in various forms (race, tribe, gender, wealth, geography) and
Nawaz Sharif’s bitter speech
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif’s speech at the All Parties Conference (APC) or should I say Association of Pakistan’s Corrupt held this past Sunday might have sounded defiant and revolutionary by his party and cheerleaders in the media
Right to water, food, shelter
In a hadith, the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) stated, “There is no right that the son of Adam is more entitled to other than these (four) rights: A home to live in, a garment to cover his nakedness, a piece
Child Abuse in Pakistan
The recent kidnapping rape and murder of five-year-old Marwa in Karachi has brought back memories of Zainab Ansari who was kidnapped, raped, and murdered in Kasur back in 2018. In March 2020, Pakistan’s first national child abuse law was passed
No justice, no peace
Surah Nahl Ayah 90 states: “Indeed, Allah orders justice and good conduct and giving to relatives and forbids immorality and bad conduct and oppression. He admonishes you that perhaps you will be reminded.” Ibn Masoud says that this is the
Quaid’s Islamic Vision
The creation of Pakistan on August 14, 1947, is a historical moment not just for people of the Indian sub-continent but in terms of modern Islamic history as Pakistan was the first nation-state established based on religion, namely Islam. However,
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