It’s the most wonderful time of the year, as they say. The streets are glowing with Christmas decorations; the familiar colours of the season spread across shop windows and city centres. Joy and ...

What could be more destructive in this world than feeling an aversion or distaste in listening to God’s teachings? What is the cure to such feelings? The cure is to seek forgiveness from Allah and to ...

After reciting the tashahhud, ta‘awwuz, and Surah al-Fatihah, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V aa stated: In the previous sermons, I was discussing the Battle of Ta’if. On this occasion, a Companion had gone ...

In all religions, to say prayers in congregation is regarded as one of the most important principles. The Hindus in their temples, the Jews in their synagogues, and the Christians in their churches ...

The phrase “our rooms are a reflection of our minds” is something that is commonly championed by masters of feng shui and minimalism in a noble attempt to get us to reevaluate the environment that we ...

For most Muslims, hearing the word “caliphate” is an instant reminder of a golden age in Islam – a time when the entire ummah was united and strong under one leader, the caliph, after the demise of ...

The concept of morality has been a cornerstone of human civilisation, governing our behaviour, relationship and sense of justice. Throughout history, philosophers, theologians and social scientists ...

Modern medicine increasingly shows that the health of our mouth has far-reaching effects on the entire body. New research indicates that the bacteria, viruses and fungi in our mouth could help us live ...

As we come closer to the end of Ramadan, Muslims are making increasing efforts towards improving their worship and establishing a spiritual relationship with their Creator. This holy month serves as a ...

Without a doubt, falsehood is a great evil. Hence, at its core, religion instructs us to always speak the truth. However, Islam also teaches that true moral qualities mean doing good at an appropriate ...

The Holy Quran, the ultimate source of guidance for Muslims, highlights belief in the unseen (iman bi l-ghayb) as a fundamental characteristic of the righteous and God-conscious people. Allah the ...

Before the Muslim conquest, Jerusalem had suffered from political and religious turmoil. The Byzantines, who ruled the city, had expelled the Jewish population and restricted their religious practices ...