Articles - ISLAM

CONVERSION TO ISLAM: REVERT MUSLIMS AND THEIR MOTIVATIONSConverting to a religion may seem like changing your ideals, your lifestyle, and even your way of seeing the world. This is because religion is often tied to much more than belief; it is part o..

ISLAM AND KNOWLEDGEIslam encourages both spiritual and scientific learning. From the earliest days of the religion, Muslims were taught to think deeply, observe the world around them, and seek knowledge. The Qur’an frequently speaks about the natural..

THE FIVE BASIC RIGHTS IN ISLAM Islam has been sent as a source of mercy and guidance for humanity, aiming to build a peaceful society where justice, compassion, and goodness prevail. This holy religion safeguards fundamental rights to ensure that bot..

ISLAM AND THE ENVIRONMENT Earth and its rare existence in the vast universe is a miracle from Allah. It is a sign of His infinite power and wisdom. The fact that humans inhabit the earth carries profound meaning: it is both a blessing and a responsib..

ABU BAKR (RA) Paintings and sculptures are not permitted in mosques due to Islam’s emphasis on the nonphysical understanding of God. Instead, calligraphy is widely used as a means of artistic and spiritual expression. Alongside the name of Allah, ..

EQUALITY IN ISLAMIn Islam, equality among human beings is a fundamental principle rooted in the Qur'an and Hadith, the two most authoritative sources of Islamic guidance. The Qur'an asserts that all human beings are created equal, regardless of race,..

Prophet Noah Prophet Noah (peace be upon him) is one of the great Ulu l-'Azm (meaning the determined or steadfast) prophets. His name is mentioned 43 times in the Quran and a whole chapter of it is named after him. In Islam, the flood is called “the ..

PERCHÉ L'ISLAM È L'ULTIMA RELIGIONE?La domanda principale di quest’articolo è piuttosto complicata, poiché implica che Allah abbia inviato più di una religione. Infatti, Allah ha inviato diverse rivelazioni e leggi a diverse nazioni, ma tutte contene..

PROPHET ABRAHAMProphet Abraham (peace be upon him) is one of the greatest prophets, whose story is an inspirational example for all believers. He is a prominent figure and forefather in Judaism, Christianity and Islam. He was given the title of “Khal..

DOES A WOMAN HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE HER HUSBAND? - WOMEN IN ISLAM 3 When Islam is mentioned, one of the first things people tend to think of is Muslim women. In this series of articles, we will try to answer questions about Muslim women. Does a wom..

ARE WOMEN ALLOWED TO DRIVE IN ISLAM? - WOMEN IN ISLAM  2 When Islam is mentioned, one of the first things people tend to think of is Muslim women. In this series of articles, we will try to answer questions about Muslim women. Are women allowed to dr..

NEW MUSEUM OF ISLAMIC CIVILISATIONS AT GRAND CAMLICA MOSQUE  The new museum of Istanbul was recently opened for visitors. It is located in Istanbul’s Grand Camlica Mosque Complex and constructed in a closed area of 10,000 square meters (107,639 squar..

PROPHETHOOD IN ISLAM       One of the conditions of being a Muslim is to believe in the Prophets. This means to believe in their existence, to believe that Allah chose and sent them to people to guide them to the right path, and to believe that what ..

WHY IS ISLAM THE LAST RELIGION?The main question of this essay is kind of tricky, since it implies that Allah has sent more than one religion. In fact, Allah sent different revelations and laws to different nations but they all contained the same m..

THE ISLAMIC STANCE TOWARDS DARWINIAN EVOLUTIONLiving as we do in a world thriving with life, from microscopic organisms to gigantic whales, It is no surprise that people have been trying to figure out the source of life since ancient times. These day..

ISLAM AND PROPHET MUHAMMAD What is Islam?The word “Islam” comes from the Arabic root “aslama”, which means peace and submission; a practicing Muslim strives to submit whole-heartedly to God, thereby achieving peace in this life as well as in the N..

WOMEN IN ISLAM    Humans have a special place in the sight of Allah since they are intelligent, responsible and the most honorable of all creation. Of course, there are many reasons for the creation of humans as man and woman with different qualitie..

ISLAMIC FUNDAMENTALISM      The issue of religious fundamentalism is a trend that emerged firstly as a branch of Protestantism in America and then in all world religions after the emergence of the secularization paradigm. While some of these fundam..

WOMEN SCHOLARS IN ISLAM The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “Seeking knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim.” Therefore, seeking knowledge and getting an education is a must for every Muslim—and Muslim women are not an exception. Even though hi..

MARY IN ISLAM Mary is such an important figure in Islam that an entire chapter in the Holy Qur’an is named after her. She is the only woman whose name is mentioned in the Qur’an in 34 verses, while even the name of the Prophet Muhammad is mentioned ..

JESUS IN ISLAM Muslims believe that Jesus (peace be upon Him) is one of the Prophets of Allah (God), who had been sent to guide the Children of Israel with a new scripture. In fact, belief in all of the Prophets and Messengers of Allah is a fundamen..