Dai Nasir-i Khusraw explains the significance of this night saying: ” You illuminate the mosques on the Night of Qadr and make it as bright as the day, while your hearts are as dark as the darkest night. Know that illuminations are not enough. When you light the lamps, remind yourselves that your dark hearts, […]
Indonesia’s indestructible mosques defy colossal forces of tsunami under ‘God’s invisible hand’. By Victor Tjahjadi – BANDA ACEH, Indonesia In Indonesia’s tsunami wastelands on the northern tip of Sumatra island, little remains of whole towns lost to the colossal forces that came thundering in from the ocean. But across these battered shores, dozens of mosques […]
To an ATHEIST Isaac Newton had invited a scientist-friend of his, a man who professed atheism to dine with him. Seeking to corner his friend with his own arguments, Newton placed a model of the solar system on his table and invited his friend to view it. Upon examining it, Newton’s friend exclaimed, “what a […]
Islam prohibits backbiting, gossiping, mockery and ridicule. These are the habits commonly found in everyone. Basically we all love a little bit of gossip and backbiting as it tends to hide our mistakes and fall backs. Islam spreads a feeling of friendship among Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Therefore, it warns Muslims against whatever that may […]