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Part 1: The Prophet Like Moses and the Servant from Kedar Guest Columnist: Masrur Akhter For centuries, scholars have debated whether the Hebrew Bible and Christian scriptures contain prophecies about the Prophet Muhammad. This two-part series examines key passages Muslims believe point to the final prophet of Islam, drawing on careful linguistic analysis and historical…
Why Nothing We Desire Ever Satisfies Us A thousand years ago, the height of human ambition was owning a piece of land and a few head of livestock. This was the ideal of wealth in that era. The wealthiest person’s ultimate dream was to own a luxurious carriage pulled by a fine horse—a symbol that…
Maintaining the Islamic Center: A Sacred Responsibility The Islamic Center in Stillwater stands as more than just a building in our community; it is a house of worship, a place of learning, and a sanctuary where believers gather to strengthen their faith and connection with Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’aala. Yet, as we walk through its…
The Superiority Complex and Emotional Intelligence A superiority complex is fundamentally linked to a lack of emotional intelligence. Studies suggest that long-term career success is directly connected to a person’s emotional intelligence. The more self-aware individuals are and the greater their ability to self-manage, the more successful they become. Research has concluded that the superiority…
Superiority Complex: Behind the Mask of Arrogance Introduction: Beyond the Façade of Pride The superiority complex is far more than simple arrogant behavior that can be easily identified. It is a sophisticated psychological defense mechanism that individuals employ to mask deep-seated feelings of inadequacy and insufficiency. What appears outwardly as overwhelming confidence and superiority actually…
A Comparative Analysis of Christian and Islamic Tradition The concept of Original Sin represents one of the most significant theological divergences between Christianity and Islam. While both traditions begin with the same narrative—Adam and Eve’s disobedience in the Garden—their interpretations of its consequences for humanity differ fundamentally, shaping each religion’s understanding of human nature, salvation,…
China has stunned the global space community by successfully carrying out an emergency space-rescue mission in a time frame no other nation has matched. After detecting a technical issue during a crewed mission, Chinese engineers prepared and launched a fully operational rescue spacecraft in just 11 days, enabling the safe return of three astronauts without…
His restraint and refusal of high office did not paralyze the judicial function, nor did it open the door for the unqualified. Rather, Ibn Umar chose to devote his time to purifying his soul through increased worship and obedience. In that phase of Islamic history, life had become more comfortable and luxurious, wealth more abundant,…
When he reached the peak of his long life, he said, “I pledged allegiance to the Prophet (PBUH), and I have never broken that pledge nor turned to anything else to this day. I never gave allegiance to those involved in civil strife, nor did I ever disturb a sleeping Muslim.” These words summarize the…
عَنْ أَبِي عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مَسْعُودٍ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ: حَدَّثَنَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه و سلم -وَهُوَ الصَّادِقُ الْمَصْدُوقُ-: “إنَّ أَحَدَكُمْ يُجْمَعُ خَلْقُهُ فِي بَطْنِ أُمِّهِ أَرْبَعِينَ يَوْمًا نُطْفَةً، ثُمَّ يَكُونُ عَلَقَةً مِثْلَ ذَلِكَ، ثُمَّ يَكُونُ مُضْغَةً مِثْلَ ذَلِكَ، ثُمَّ يُرْسَلُ إلَيْهِ الْمَلَكُ فَيَنْفُخُ فِيهِ الرُّوحَ، وَيُؤْمَرُ بِأَرْبَعِ كَلِمَاتٍ: بِكَتْبِ رِزْقِهِ،…
By Dr. Mostafa Mahmoud From the book “Fire Under the Ashes.” Iblis, the cursed, was a philosopher, a scholar, and a debater who dazzled the angels with his intellect and worship until they called him the Peacock of the Worshippers. Seventy thousand years of worship, contemplation, and debate, with angels gathering around him in admiration……
The Northeast is bracing for extraordinarily cold temperatures just before Christmas, according to climatologist Judah Cohen’s latest forecast. Starting in the third week of December, a significant Arctic blast will send temperatures plummeting 15 to 20 degrees below normal across the Midwest and East Coast. Cities accustomed to milder winter weather will feel the dramatic…
Belgian researcher and journalist Stijn Ledegen embraced Islam and kept his faith private for a full year before openly announcing his conversion and commitment to defending Islam. He later chose to speak publicly about his journey and to support others who become Muslim in similarly challenging circumstances. His journey to Islam Stijn Ledegen, a Belgian…
ٱلۡحَمۡدُ لِلَّهِ ٱلَّذِي خَلَقَ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلۡأَرۡضَ وَجَعَلَ ٱلظُّلُمَٰتِ وَٱلنُّورَۖ ثُمَّ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُواْ بِرَبِّهِمۡ يَعۡدِلُونَ (1) [All] Praise is [due] to Allah, who created the heavens and the earth and made the darkness and the light. Then those who disbelieve equate [others] with their Lord. In Part One, we discussed this verse and explained that only…