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The Social Aspect of Islam | Part 4

The Rights of Neighbours Islam has enjoined that one be good to his neighbours in all respects. Allah (SWT) says: Worship Allah and join none with Him in worship, and do good to parents, kinsfolk, orphans, the poor, the neighbor who is…

What is Islam? | Part 4

From the above, it is clear that the belief in Allah as the only object of worship actually has a number of corresponding corollaries by which one must abide. In particular, there are a number of aspects of life that must be…

The Social Aspect of Islam | Part 3

A Husband’s Obligations towards his Wife [1] The dowry: A woman has a right to dowry which should be stated during the marriage contract. It is an essential part of the marriage contract and cannot be conceded by the wife, even if…

What is Islam? | Part 3

The Belief that Allah Must Be the Only Object of Worship It is of extreme importance to realize that recognizing the facts about the existence of only one Creator and Sustainer is not all there is when it comes to the Islamic…

The Social Aspect of Islam | Part 2

Rights Owed to Parents Children must obey their parents as long as they do not command them with something sinful. Children must treat their parents well and must be kind to them, and strive to please them and provide for them. They…

Monotheism In Interfaith Exchange -18 | Linda Thayer

We continue here with what the Muslim needs to know for understanding the formation of the Christian ‘canon‘ [1] (the writings which were to become the New Testament) —as it relates to the story of shaping Christian ‘orthodoxy.’ Page numbers in this…

The Social Aspect of Islam | Part 1

Islam has introduced social laws which set rights, and duties of even, individual to ensure stability in society. Some of these rights are specific while others are general. Of the specific rights are: Rights Owed to the Ruler [1] Muslims must obey…

The Economic Aspect of Islam | Part2

[7] It has forbidden giving less in measure and weight, for it is a type of theft, treachery and deception. Allah (SWT) says: Woe to those who give less in measure and weight. Those who, when they have to receive by measure…

The Economic Aspect of Islam | Part1

Wealth is the vigour and basis upon which life is maintained. The Islamic Shari’ah aims through it to establish a balanced society, wherein social justice is upheld and one can live an honourable life. Allah (SWT) says: Wealth and children are the…

The Political Aspect of Islam

Islamic legislation has introduced basic principles and general rules in political matters which act as the basis upon which the Islamic State is built. The ruler of the Muslim State executes and implements the commands of Allah (SWT). Allah (SWT) says: Do…