Professor Muhammad Mujeeb (1985) was one of the three pillars of Jamia Millia Islamia in New Delhi. The others were Dr. Zakir Hussain...

The real source of self-purification is introspection, that is, thinking about oneself, analyzing one’s words and deeds, or in other...

When an individual tries to accomplish instantly what should be worked for over a long period, he is condemning himself to destruction....

Such “stones” as point out man’s shortcomings and failures, can teach him a lesson provided he shows sufficient receptiveness to the...

The Taj Mahal’s virtue lies in its beauty, while man’s beauty lies in a virtuous nature. But man’s beauty should not be like that of a...

Once launched upon life with superior knowledge and skills, there is no question of your failing to find the place you deserve. Every...

When we find ourselves in difficult situations, we should study them carefully, in the way that the jeweler studies his diamond. We...

Parents must come to understand that their children need a double education – a professional education as well as spiritual training....

A Conscious Effort THE well-known British philosopher Bertrand Russell (1872–1970) says of himself in his autobiography: “When I survey...

Personality Development ISLAM places the highest emphasis on being a purified personality. It is necessary for every believer to purify...

Seek the Protection of God AHADITH of the Prophet Muhammad contains a dua or prayer to God thus: “O God, guide me to the right path and...

The verse referred to in the question is from Chapter109 and is as follows: You have your religion and I have mine (Quran 109:6) This...

In this world, every person is born to lead a different life, each with its own set of opportunities and challenges. Hence, one cannot...

Staying Motivated ABRAHAM LINCOLN (1809-1865) was one of the founders of modern America. He is an iconic figure in the political history...

Looking Beyond the Veil APPEARANCE veils reality. In this world, man is put to the test of recognizing appearances for what they are, and...

God’s Signs Your Lord is God, who created the skies and the earth in six periods, then ascended His Throne. He throws the veil of night...

There is only one straight line from one point to another; so there can only be one path leading a person to God. This is the true path....

The Companions of the Prophet—the Sahabah—stand alongside him in history just as they stood alongside him during his lifetime, for they...

Conversion—A healthy historical process A few years ago I went through a book by an Indian writer called The Politics of Conversion. I...

According to the law of nature laid down in the Quran in the chapter AlBaqarah (The Heifer), ‘minority’ and ‘majority’ are relative...