On ‘Fard’ and ‘Wajib’, Authority, Sects and Divisions, Interest Amounts, and more.
January 2013
Editorial
Existence in the Realm of Inexistence
If the atheists claim that God does not exist, then they are, in a way, right. He surely does not exist in the ‘realm of existence.’
The Qur’an
Verses from Surah Al-Anbiya’ (10-20)
[10] Indeed, We have now sent a Book to you wherein is your mention.16 Will you not think? Commentary 16. Mujahid believed in the… more »
The Hadith
On Endowments
Shah Waliullah once stated that the Arabs were ignorant of the institution of Waqf before the advent of Islam. It was the Prophet… more »
Profile
Remembering Maryam Jameelah
Muslims privileged to have known her and her contributions, will mourn her passing with the ‘To God we belong and to Him is our return’ refrain on their lips, their hearts.
Society
British Upper Class Turning to Islam
Authentic research has shown that over 14,000 British men and women have converted to Islam after having lost hope in the style of life the West is offering.
Perspective
A Conflict of Cultures
It is no longer possible for any Muslim to isolate himself completely from the influences of alien civilization or from the impact of corrupt environments, no matter where he happens to live.
Contemporary Issue
Mali and the Scramble for Africa: A New Wave of Barbarism
The French military intervention into Mali recently was reportedly ‘seconded’ by the United States.
Science
Quadruple Helix DNA Seen in Human Cells
Cambridge University scientists say they have seen four-stranded DNA at work in human cells for the first time.
News Flashes
Flashes from the Muslim World
INDIA Islamic center’s overseas chapter inaugurated The Indian Minister of Minority Affairs inaugurated an overseas chapter of the New Delhi based Indian Islamic… more »
Children’s Column
YMD Children’s Column
The Qur’an for Young Hearts – 38 Important Notes 1:The translation of the Qur’an being presented here is interpretative. It is meant for… more »
