The Quranic Arabic term Jihad has been commonly mistranslated as “Holy War”. The original Qur’an is in Arabic, not English. The Arabic equivalent of the English expression “Holy War” is “ Harb Muqaddasah”, an expression which is not found anywhere in the Qur’anor in the authentic sayings of the Prophet of Islam. Even when the Qur’an speaks about defensive…
It is a common complaint among some non-Muslims that Islam would not have millions of adherents all over the world if it had not been spread by the use of force. The following points will make it clear 1. Islam means peace. Islam comes from the root word ‘salaam’, which means peace. It also means…
This question is often hurled at Muslims, either directly or indirectly, during any discussion on religion or world affairs. Muslim stereotypes are perpetuated in every form of the media accompanied by gross misinformation about Islam and Muslims. In fact, such misinformation and false propaganda often leads to discrimination and acts of violence against Muslims. A…
In Islamic Marriages, what symbols are used from the engagement period to the celebrations?And what is the significance of the rituals involved from engagement to celebration?Praise be to Allaah.The relationship of an engaged man with his fiancée is the same as a man’s relationship with any woman to whom he is not related: he is…