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05 Nov 2020
Society under the Rashidun caliphate
After the demise of the Holy Prophet (SAW), the Rashidun caliphate took the leadership of Muslims in Arab. Soon, the Muslim empire expanded its territory from Arab to the regions earlier that came under the Roman and Persian Empires. Muslim armies destroyed the power of these empires to help build an Islamic rule which is
28 Oct 2020
Islamic Art in the Mughal Sultanate
Mughals’ history in India is not restricted to conquests and public governance. Rather, there is also an extensive side of the Mughal sultanate in India. Mughal Emperor builds such architecture and buildings which are a critical part of Islamic art and history. The Mughal architecture is a collaboration between Islamic and Indian art whose history
23 Oct 2020
Prophets and messengers in Islam: Belief and Obedience
Allah Almighty has given guidance to the mankind through his prophets in Islam. Although Prophets are human beings Allah SWT selected them to convey his message to the human beings in this world. Therefore, the prophethood is God-given and no individual has the ability to self-originate it. According to the Quran, Only those people were
21 Oct 2020
How the Holy Prophet (SAW) Treated New Muslims
It is one of the most inspiring moments when a person enters the mosque and announces Shahada ” There is no God but Allah and Muhammad (SAW) is His Prophet”. Although, everyone gets excited by this what the next challenges are to be faced by the new Muslims in the community. Similarly, the community has
19 Oct 2020
Rabi ul Awwal Important Dates, Events and Significance
Rabi ul Awwal 2020 has started and Muslims all over the world are looking to be enthusiastic to celebrate this holy month. It is the third month of the Islamic year and comes after the month of Safar. The name of Rabi ul Awwal originates from the meaning ” first month of Spring”. This denotes
14 Oct 2020
Preparations for Rabi-ul-Awwal at the family level
Rabi-ul Awaal is approaching and its celebration preparations are getting planned already. The reason behind the significance of Rabi-ul-Awwal is the birth of the Holy Prophet (SAW). All the Muslims love the personality of the Holy Prophet (SAW) beyond everything. Therefore, Rabi-ul-Awwal celebrations are conducted at all levels of Muslim communities. In this article, we
12 Oct 2020
Reforms under 2nd Caliph of Islam Hazrat Umar (RA)
Hazrat Umar Farooq (RA) was one of the most prominent Sahabi and power caliphs of Islam. He (RA) was a mighty figure before the advent of Islam in the Arab region. As a follower of the Holy Prophet (SAW), He (RA) played an influential role in the propagation of Islam. However, his services as 2nd
08 Oct 2020
Free will and Judgment in Islam
The belief in AlQadr by Muslims refers to the idea of predestination. It means everything in this world is done with the approval from Allah SWT. However, it does not imply the fact that the decisions and actions made by individuals are not free choices. Instead, the concept of predestination is related to the fact
05 Oct 2020
The Dream of Hazrat Yousaf (AS) and its Fulfillment
Hazrat Yousaf (AS) descended from the list of prophets Allah SWT sent to the earth to guide people. He (AS) was the grandson of Hazrat Ishaq (AS) and son of Hazrat Yaqoob (AS). He was the eleventh son of Hazrat Yaqoob (AS) and is considered to be his most loved one. However, his brothers except
02 Oct 2020
The Peaceful Conquest of Jerusalem under Islam and its aftermath
Jerusalem is a holy city with critical importance for the Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. The city has a diverse heritage due to its long-standing history in the world. It has been home to numerous prophets and is considered as the center of religious learning. The city has various holy cites present in it from which