Is the Hijab Forced on Muslim Women?
Around the world, the hijab is often shown as a symbol of force. Some imagine a woman with no voice, pushed under a cloth she did not choose. That picture…
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Do Muslims Hate Dogs? The Misunderstood Story of Purity
In many places, people think Islam teaches Muslims to dislike dogs. The rumor usually comes from purity rules in prayer. Some scholars consider dog saliva impure, so if it touches…
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Honor Killings are Not Islamic
We need to start by naming the harm honestly. The phrase “honor killing” tries to make a crime sound like a noble act, and it has nothing to do with…
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The Rights of Neighbors in Noisy Cities
City life never whispers! Elevators ping, traffic sounds are almost everywhere, and somewhere, a rooftop party forgets the time. Islam does not deny any of that, but it meets the…
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The Islamic Approach to Resolving Conflicts and Disputes
Conflict shows up everywhere, like at home, at work, online, and between communities. Islam doesn’t pretend disagreements will disappear, but it teaches people how to face them with justice, calm,…
How Islam Teaches Fairness in Business and Trade
Business is not only about profit, but in Islam, fair dealing is part of faith. Markets work when people can trust what they buy, the price they pay, and the…
Halal Earning: Why Islam Stresses Honest Work
Earning a livelihood is something every human being must do, but in Islam, it carries a much deeper meaning than simply providing for daily needs. Income is not just material…
The Wisdom of Prophet Sulaiman (Solomon): Justice and Leadership
Prophet Sulaiman (also known as Solomon in the Bible) is highly revered in Islam as both a prophet and a king who wielded power with fairness. The Holy Quran presents…
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What Islam Says About Despair and Suicidal Thoughts
Everyone faces moments when life feels unbearable. Pain, failure, grief, and loneliness can sometimes push people into emotional darkness, where even continuing to breathe feels like a burden. For many,…
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Why Does Allah Test Us? A Compassionate Explanation
Illness, heartbreak, failure, the sudden loss of a loved one, each of these moments often leads us to the same question: Why? Why me? Why now? And more specifically, for…