Dawah & Interfaith 
Physician Heal Thyself(0)
We tend to think – because of deep rooted conditioning effects – that “Islam ko khatrah hai”. It always reminds me of “the sky is falling”. The “threat to Islam” indicates a mistaken understanding of the Faith. Take care of yourself and Islam is well taken care of, if that is what you want. In fact, Islam can take care of you much better than you think you can take care of Islam…
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RESPECT: Earned Or Requested For?
There is a discussion currently going on initiated by a request “Please respect our ‘Ulama”. We should respect all human beings – including the ‘traditionally’ and ‘modern’ educated. Having said that, please allow me to assert that respect is earned more than requested for. Do we ever need to start a campaign for increased awareness about the importance of sun, air, water and light etc? We don’t…
Reasons Behind Eemaan
A more fundamental question, however, is why I believe in Allah? I believe in Allah because of the fact that He has all perfections (kamaalaat). As human beings we want perfection in everything. For instance, we want perfect health, house, spouse, job and all other things. It is not in only a few of us. It is in ALL of us…
Cordoba Initiative ‘Ground Zero Mosque’ Controversy: A Public Relations Analysis
A community center, much like the YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association) or the Jewish Community Center, is where people from any faith are allowed to use the facilities. Beyond having a gym, the Cordoba House will house a pool, restaurant, 500-person auditorium, 9/11 memorial, multi-faith chapel, office and conference space, and prayer space. After speaking extensively with the residents of lower Manhattan, we found that these were some of the most vital needs for the community…