The Concept of Justice in Islam: A Pillar of Society
Adl is justice: to put things in their place, to give each their due, and to not let hatred make you unfair. Allah commands justice even toward a people you…
The Importance of Forgiveness in Islam: Healing the Soul
Forgiveness in Islam is a quality of Allah, a command to the servant, and a medicine for the chest that wants to stay burning. Allah is al-Ghafur, al-Ghaffar, al-‘Afuww. He…
Honesty and Trustworthiness: The Character of a Believer
Sidq is truthfulness. Amanah is trustworthiness. Together they are the character that made Makkah call Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) al-Amin before he called them to Tawhid. A…
The Virtue of Seeking Knowledge in Islam
Seeking knowledge in Islam is an obligation in what you need to worship Allah correctly, and a path of honour beyond that. The first revealed words commanded reading (Quran 96:1).…
The Rights of Neighbors in Islam: Building a Strong Community
The neighbour has a right in Islam that is so strongly worded that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said Jibril kept advising him about the neighbour until…