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…
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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…
It is with the blessings and grace of God, the Almighty, that The Islamic Center in Stillwater Da’wah, Media and Technology team proudly announces the completion of the Seerah series in Arabic, now available with auto-generated English subtitles. Over a dedicated period of 18 months and spanning more than one hundred and sixty episodes, each…
Saturday, November 29, 2025, marked the publication of my 100th weekly article in the Stillwater News Press (SNP), a milestone that fills me with gratitude and joy. For one hundred consecutive weeks, I have been writing about Islam, love, unity, and solidarity, with the hope of building bridges of understanding and compassion within our community.…
Oklahoma State fell to Iowa State 20–13 in Stillwater, closing out a difficult regular season with another narrow loss. Game flow and key momentsIowa State controlled the tempo with a physical run game, piling up 231 rushing yards and leaning on Abu Sama’s touchdown on the ground to keep the Cowboys’ defense on the field.…
It is by the blessing of Allah that the Da‘wah, Media, and Technology Group announces the launch of conveyislam.org, a new initiative to help fulfill the command of the Messenger (peace and blessings of God be upon him) to “convey from me, even if it is one verse.” Conveyislam.org is one website among many that…
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. A great verse (Aya) from the Qur’an, the very first of…