The question of the value of the hadith literature (sayings of the Prophet) as a legitimate source is a broad one in which orientalists, not only those working on hadiths, but also those in other areas, including Islamic law, Islamic history and the Quran, are interested.

Within this struggle, many fingers point to Islam as one of the biggest hurdles to women's rights. But, when we consult the Koran, this does not appear to be the case. Traditionally conservative customs embedded in society do not live up to the Koran's vision of dignity for women.

Back in the seventh century, there were two superpowers in the world, namely the Holy Roman Empire (its eastern wing was known as the Byzantine Empire) and the Persian Empire. At the time, these two superpowers considered Arabia to be a strategically unimportant,...

Shoora comes from an Arabic word shara whose origi­nal meaning, according to classical Arabic dictionaries was to extract honey from hives.

However the greater of these matters are wasting the heart and wasting time. Wasting the heart is done by preferring this worldly life over the Hereafter, and wasting time is done by having incessant hope.

Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) wore smart, clean clothes, he spoke well; he was as he appeared and appeared as he was. He had a generous heart,...

Despite all the oppression, slanders and humiliation, the Prophet had faith in Allah; His Lord did not forsake him. Allah did not withhold help and made clear the lies and slander encountered by the Prophet.

Knowing Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is a quintessential to accepting him, feeling closeness towards him and following his example.

There can be no doubt about the difficulty in examining such a broad and extensive subject as the references to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in divine texts in a brief and rather limited article.

To begin: You may be a Christian Protestant, Catholic, Jew, an atheist or an agnostic; or you may belong to any of many different religious denominations existing in today's world.

At the time of the birth of Prophet Muhammad, there existed two great powers on earth: one in the East and another in the West.

"I have studied him [Prophet Muhammad]- the wonderful man and in my opinion far from being an anti-Christ, he must be called the Savior of Humanity." -- George Bernard Shaw

Why are Arabs described as Semitic?

Some people make ignorance a valid excuse for anything. Others never accept ignorance as an excuse, regardless of the circumstances.

Some of those waiting had their eyes closed, while others were looking around. Most were bored. Once in a while the long silence was broken by a nurse calling out a number.

An examination of the concept that Jesus is the son of God from Christian sources. The meaning of the term “Son of God” in the Old and New Testament.

In the Qur’ân, Joseph relates a dream to his father wherein he sees eleven planets, the Sun, and the Moon all prostrating themselves to him.

When one looks into current affairs, one cannot help but to note that the Muslim world is distraught with unrest and violence. This article will discuss how colonization and Western interference has played the primary role in forming this state of affairs.

Why should YOU become a Muslim? Here's why...

Which is more logical? To import a philosophy that is incongruous to Islam and Muslim culture, or to build on our past successes, adapting it to modern times, but within a well-understood framework of scholarly opinion and reasoning?

The belief that the Prophet Muhammad is the last prophet and messenger of God therefore means that after him there will not arise any person who will be authorized by God to express his will for others and/or institute...

While still in Makka, he sent some Muslims to Abyssinia. Through the efforts of those believers, many Abyssinians had the chance to know and embrace Islam.

The role of the Prophet was not merely to teach us, but to practically demonstrate to us how we can live by Allah's guidance. Islam underscores the importance of the Quran (the precept) and the Sunnah (the example) together.

From the moment man opens his eyes to this world a great order surrounds him. He needs oxygen to survive; it is interesting that the atmosphere of the planet on which he lives provides more than just the adequate amount of oxygen he needs.

Muhammad (may Allah's blessings and peace be upon him) was raised illiterate, unable to read or write, and remained like that till his death. Among all his people, he was known as being truthful and trustworthy.

The Muslim used to have probably a very different attitude about the gospels than he does today. I’m just speaking of the majority or large segments of the community who use to feel much differently than large segments of the community feel today.

Looking back, for example, from within the Western world-historical framework, one sees a single big empire towering above all others back there in ancient times: it is Rome, where the dream of a universal political state was born.