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July 2014
Editorial
The Journey Up
It is impossible for anyone to escape asking himself the question: “Where do I go next?”
The Qur’an
Verses from Surah Al-Hajj (1-5)
[1] O people! Fear your Lord; indeed, the convulsion of the Hour will be a mighty thing.2 Commentary This Surah has remarkable characteristics. … more »
The Hadith
On Goodness and Compassion
To do an act of kindness, too, is a branch of compassion, or rather, its fruit. It can have many forms, such as,… more »
Economics
The Psychological Role of Islam in Economic Development (Part-2)
Taking Islam as the basis for general organization allows us to set up all of our life, both spiritual and social aspects, on one foundation.
Feature
Let us Plan for Ramadan-ul-Mubarak
In this short article, SAMEEN AHMED KHAN offers some tips for making the month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak as productive as possible.
Family
Growing Up
It can be quite an emotionally draining experience when you begin to see things as they are; begin to see life for the reality that it is.
News Flashes
Flashes from the Muslim World
INDIA Indian Forum for Interest-Free Banking (IFIB) Islamic microfinance, which is based on profit sharing and does not charge interest, can play a… more »
Society
24 Hours with a Minimum-Wage Worker
The declining living standards of the US working class in these recent times of global recession still hold out as surprising revelations at… more »
Environment
A Fifth of China’s Soil is Contaminated
An official enquiry conducted between 2005 and 2013, found that 16.1% of China's soil and 19.4% of its arable land showed contamination. The… more »