The Hamas victory in the Palestinian Legislative Elections in 2006 had revived the possibility of political Islam in achieving its goals via the ballot box.
Editorial
Too Busy Qur’an-bashing
Violence has been a mere joke for the Western nations in their history. If it has subsided in their region, it is because – apart from other reasons – they have learnt to export it.
The Qur’an
Verses from Surah Al-Hajj (no. 22) (17 – 24)
[17] Those who believed (in earlier Messages), those who turned Jewish, the Sabians,19 the Christians, the Magians, and the polytheists: surely, Allah will… more »
The Hadith
On the Virtues of Humility, Modesty and Contentment
Humility Humility is a virtue on which a special stress is laid in the Quran and the Traditions. Man, after all, is a… more »
Children’s Column
Children Column Content for YMD September 2014
The Qur’an for Young Hearts – 53 Important Notes 1:The translation of the Qur’an being presented here is interpretative. It is meant for… more »
History
So, What Did The Muslims Do For The Jews?
The Islamic world was not the only source of inspiration for the Jewish cultural revival, but it certainly was a major contributor to… more »
Perspective
The Punishment of Gaza
Nearly two million Palestinians are imprisoned in Gaza. Elsewhere in Occupied Palestine, 4.2 million Arabs are abused and denied basic liberties. Their property… more »
Family
Husband and Wife Relationship: An Islamic and Psychological Perspective (Part 2)
The responsibility of maintaining an optimal family…
Politics
Egypt’s Al-Nour Party Backs Sisi
The Al Nour Party in Egypt appears to be betting that favor from following its support for Sisi will help it remain relevant,… more »
Contemporary Issue
Children of the Syrian War
There are thought to be between 180,000 and 300,000 child labourers in Lebanon, many of them Syrian.
Opinion
Blockading the Truth
Israel has imprisoned the people of Gaza in a stateless limbo while carefully controlling almost every aspect of their lives.
Letters
Letters to the Editor
On the Environemental crisis, quoting hadith, consecrated nights, and more…
The Qur’an
Verses from Surah Al-Hajj (no. 22) [6 – 16]
[6] That (happens) because Allah, He is the Truth, and that it is He who gives life to the dead, and that He… more »