The Islamic system of governance neither theocratic, nor monarchic, nor oligarchic, nor democratic. It is neither capitalistic nor socialistic. It is Islamic.
February 2018
The Qur’an
Verses from Surah 25: Al-Furqan (The Criterion) [62 – 71]
Tafsir and Commentary from Ishraq Al Ma’ani
Children’s Column
Children’s Column
The Qur’an for Young Hearts, Falling in Love, Origins of the Rat Race…!
News Flashes
Flashes from the Muslim World
Welcome Abolition of Hajj Subsidy, To Eliminate Ideologies and Fight Terrorists Militarily, Tops Regional Islamic Finance Table, Rare Qur’an Editions in Madinah Exhibition, Hit for Wishing Man
Contemporary Issue
The Bitcoin Frenzy
If you are one of those thinking about investing in bitcoins, here’s a sane bit of advice: Please don’t!
Society
Following Your Passion
Retiring early seems more like wishful thinking rather than an actionable plan for most working people these days, but plan for it we still must.
Miscellany
Visiting the Japanese Mosques
A fascinating first-hand account of the small Muslim community and its Mosques in Japan, the Land of the Rising Sun.
Human Rights
Muslims in China: A Long History of Oppression
China, with its illegal occupation of the largely Muslim populated area of Xinjiang, has almost put an end to Muslim communal life there.
Economics
Zakat as Welfare System
With international welfare systems all but breaking down and with poverty and inequality rising, it is high time to give serious thought to Islam’s Zakat system.
