Posts tagged as “islam”
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…
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,…
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……
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…
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…
Here, the greatness of Muhammad (PBUH), the Messenger of Allah, becomes clear. He did not want internal strife or civil war, even if there was a chance—or even a strong likelihood—of his victory. Here, his compassion and humanity shine: he could not bear to see people persecuted because of him, even though he knew well…
We now see him in Ta’if, taking shelter in an orchard, its walls shielding him from his pursuers. His right hand was raised toward heaven in supplication to Allah, while his left hand shielded his face from the stones. He called upon his Creator and Lord: “If You are not angry with me, then I…