It has been very interesting to see the reactions over the last few days, over the death of Nelson Mandela.
Morality
Ibrahim bin Adham against Disobedience
A believer’s journey in faith often takes twists and turns and falls one too many. But in the end, with his knowledge, love… more »
Reflection
Memoirs with Hasan el-Benna: The Guide and Steadfast Preacher
The Ottoman-Turkish scholar, Ali Ulvi Kurucu, narrated his personal account of Hasan el-Benna after he met him during his studies in Egypt in… more »
Interview
Islamic Banking and Finance: Role and Relevance in a Recessionist Economy (Part-1)
The growth of Islamic Banking and Finance as a new discipline, particularly in the context of the global economic recession that is in… more »
Human Rights
The Killing of Awlaki’s Son
The U.S., over and over, eradicates people’s lives by the dozens from the sky, with bombs, with checkpoint shootings, with night raids —… more »
News Flashes
Flashes from the Muslim World
INDIA Kerala to mark UN Arabic Language Day A renowned South Indian group which runs a chain of religious and general educational institutions… more »
Environment
2013 UNESCO Sultan Qaboos Prize for Environmental Preservation
The 2013 UNESCO Sultan Qaboos Award for Environment Preservation for 2013 has been jointly awarded to the National Forest Holding State Forests in… more »
Contemporary Issue
Geneva Nuclear Agreement Sets the Stage for Easing of Middle East Tensions
World powers and Iran have signed a deal on Iran’s nuclear programme following intense talks in Geneva in November 2013.
Contemporary Issue
Gender Segregation on the Rise in Israel
Ultra-Orthodox Jews around the world have long frowned upon the mixing of the sexes in their communities, but the attempt to apply this prohibition in public spaces is relatively new in Israel.
Children’s Column
Children’s Column
The Qur’an for Young Hearts – 45 Important Notes 1:The translation of the Qur’an being presented here is interpretative. It is meant for… more »