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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…
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……