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Wilfried Hofmann, German Social Scientist and Diplomat

Wilfried Hofmann, German Social Scientist and Diplomat

Islamic art was the second experience for Dr. Hofmann in his journey to Islam. From his early life he has been fond of art and beauty and ballet dancing. All of these were overshadowed when he came to know Islamic art, which made an intimate appeal to him. Referring to Islamic art, he says: “Its secret seems to lie in the intimate and universal presence of Islam as a religion in all of its artistic manifestations, calligraphy, space filling arabesque ornaments, carpet patterns, mosque and hou ...

Qur'an & Science

The Creation of Matter

The Creation of Matter

Electrons and protons of an atom are equal in number, because positively charged protons and negatively charged electrons always balance each other. If one of these numbers were different, there would be no atom, since its electromagnetic balance would be disturbed. ...

Surah At-Tariq (Chapter 86) (The Night Visitor)

Surah At-Tariq (Chapter 86) (The Night Visitor)

This chapter opens with an oath. God swears by the heaven or the sky. The Arabic word used generally means everything above us, it is an infinite term. Thus He swears by everything above us, and by the night visitor. The ‘night visitor’, at-Tariq means anything that travels at night. ...

Is Movement in Sleep Important?

Is Movement in Sleep Important?

People who remain lying down in the same position for long period of time encounter serious health problems, such as circulation difficulties, sores, and blood clotting in that part of the body in contact with the surface on which they lie. ...

Weight Management: What Do We Have to Lose?

Weight Management: What Do We Have to Lose?

If you aren’t in the market for a gym membership, a trainer, or a meal plan, you can always walk, lift weights, follow an exercise video, and even use your baby as natural weight while you do some ab work on a mat, at home. While that may be obvious, it is surprising how many of us cite “we don’t have time to go to the gym” as a reason to avoid exercising. ...

The Stewardship of Water in Islam

The Stewardship of Water in Islam

Humanity should behave in such a way that would maintain the balance that exists within the environment. Rather, we should retrieve the balance that has existed before we have caused, collectively, many ecological disasters: "And the earth We have spread out; set thereon mountains firm and immovable; and produced therein all kinds of things in due balance." [Al-Hijr 15:19] ...

Jewels of Islam

4 Wives for Muslims, 9 for the Prophet (PBUH): Why?

4 Wives for Muslims, 9 for the Prophet (PBUH): Why?

Why did Allah the Almighty exempt the Prophet’s (peace and blessings upon him) wives from this divine decree? This is because when any Muslim woman is divorced, she can remarry after her waiting period is over. Thus, she can go on with her life, normally and happily. ...

Oasis of Faith

Do Muslims Worship the Kabah?

Do Muslims Worship the Kabah?

It is well known that Islam is against all forms of idol worship. Though this is true, some people raise the misconception that Muslims do worship the Ka’bah and bow down thereto in their prayer. In this video, Dr. Zakir Naik responds to this allegation and refutes that misconception in a rational and logical way. ...

The Monotonous Life of the Ignorant

The Monotonous Life of the Ignorant

The moment they open their eyes to a new day, they find themselves engrossed with everyday routines. Many people see their long hours at home or work as somewhat vacant. There is not a great deal they can hold fast to in society when they are looking for something to give their lives some meaning. ...

Between Prophet Yusuf and Khalid ibn Al-Waleed

Between Prophet Yusuf and Khalid ibn Al-Waleed

Let's learn from Prophet Yusuf and from Khalid how to exert ourselves in doing what is good. Let's learn when to step forward for leadership when the need arises, while maintaining our sincerity. Let each one of us try to be a Yusuf in civil work and a Khalid in action! ...

There Will Come Light

There Will Come Light

How many times have we sat down to count our mistakes and recognized we've sinned so much we can't even keep track anymore? We think that there's no way Allah can forgive us now. To our minds, we don't even deserve forgiveness. ...

The Cultural Alternative

The Cultural Alternative

Islam is not a culture. Whether we like it or not, the essence of Islam is religious. The central principle of tawhid, which we have often referred to, the foundations of faith and practice, the general guidance we find in the scriptural sources, leave no room for doubt about the reality of this. ...

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