Honesty is one of the most important values in Islam. Allah loves those who tell the truth. Before his prophethood, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was known to everyone for his honesty. People spoke about him and used words that described him in a very trusting way. He was called “Al-Ameen,” or “the trustworthy […]
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Have you ever asked yourself how machines work like humans do? That is called artificial intelligence, sometimes called AI. AI is an intelligent system designed to replicate human thought processes. It enables a computer to learn, reason, and make decisions. AI is present in phone applications, cars, websites, and toys. Read more: 10 Ways the
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The Quran is fundamentally for all humanity, not just for Muslims. While humans can be very different from one another, we can all desire a better life, and the Quran can show us how to do this. The Quran provides not only wisdom but also speaks to our intellect. One major reason for this is
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Muslims around the world are familiar with the Day of Arafah, and it is a very special day for them. It occurs annually in the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijjah, on the 9th day of that month. The Day of Arafah holds a special place for Muslims, as it is a day when Allah bestows many
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On the 8th of March, 2014, the night started normally. Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 took off from Kuala Lumpur. The flight, headed to Beijing. There were 239 on board. Crew, family, friends. All seemed normal. Then something strange occurred. Less than an hour into the flight, MH370 disappeared. No warning. No distress call. Just vanished.
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Millions of Muslims make the journey to Mecca each year. Some come from down the street, and some come from the other side of the world. But they are all in Mecca for the same reason: to perform Hajj. But Hajj is not just a journey of the body. It’s a journey of the heart.
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War destroys many things—homes, schools, hospitals, and entire cities. But the saddest thing about war is what it does to children’s minds. In places like Syria, Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, and Afghanistan, children live their formative years surrounded by fear, violence, and death. These children are the silent victims of war. Their bodies may survive, but
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An overview of war War involves more than bombs, guns, and destroyed buildings. It is also about destroyed minds and destroyed hearts. From Kashmir in South Asia to Gaza in the Middle East, millions of innocent people are living with fear, violence, and occupation. News often shows us the destruction of homes and cities, but
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Each child’s final breath. Each mother’s wail. Each destroyed mosque. Gaza is wailing — but does anyone hear it? Particularly the Muslim countries? Since October 2023, Gaza has experienced one of the most severe humanitarian crises in recent history. Israeli forces have killed more than 36,000 people.. Thousands more are missing in the rubble. The
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Have you ever wondered, “What if I had made the other choice?” or “What if I had learned something different, befriended others differently, or had a different career?” These are questions we all have. They cause us to question the lives we are in and the lives we might be leading. This is where parallel
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