Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham): The Long Walk Before Breaking the Idols
The story is often told as if it happened in a moment, when a young man walks into a temple, breaks the idols, and history turns. But the Qur’an does…
Prophet Musa (Moses): The Moment He Realized He Had Killed a Man
Some moments divide life into before and after. For Prophet Musa (AS), that moment came not in a palace or at the burning bush, but on the street in Egypt…
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Is Islam Too Strict for Human Nature? Or Is It Built Around It?
One of the most common accusations made against Islam by critics and sometimes even by Muslims themselves is that it seems to be “too strict.” They perceive that it demands…
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When a Man Grabbed the Prophet (PBUH) by the Collar
It was a public moment, and people were present. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was distributing wealth when a man approached him, not with courtesy, nor with patience, but with anger.…
Is Islam Obsessed With Halal and Haram?
Many people today experience Islam primarily as a list of restrictions. Conversations about faith often revolve around what is allowed and what is forbidden. From food, clothing, and music to…
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Why Prophet Ibrahim Questioned the Stars: Islam’s Case for Thinking Before Believing
Many people today imagine faith as something inherited. You are born into a belief, taught its rituals, and expected to defend it everywhere. Questioning, in many religious cultures, is treated…