Muslim response
Should Muslims disobey orders from the authorities?
Nikhat Sattar
Women’s work
Smith’s economic philosophy excludes women.
Our flawed attitude
Vigilantism is a crime in Islam.
Killing babies
Socioeconomic and cultural conditions are cited as the main reasons for female foeticide.
The ‘colour’ of God
It is a rainbow of all the qualities and attributes that God possesses.
Divine punishment?
We often fail to recognise our own hand in the making of disasters.
Connecting with God
The Quran reminds humans to reflect, think, ponder over the signs.
A new approach
The role of the mediator and peace builder is critical.
Spirit of sacrifice
Are we ready to love God so much as to be prepared to relinquish the pleasures of this life?
Beauty of the Quran
Immersing oneself in Quranic verses brings a sense of peace and tranquillity.
The sinner within
We oppress and hurt our fellow beings, oppressing our own souls in the process.
Culture & religion
Local traditions should not replace basic beliefs and be seen as part of faith.
Women peace mediators
The peace settlement that excludes women is less than half as effective, and possibly even distortive.
Ethical themes
Faith and surrender purify a human soul.
Eternal message
The Prophet (PBUH) embraced diversity and was mindful of others’ opinions.
Modesty in men
The Quran gives instructions to men first to be modest.
The ‘Furqan’
The Quran is foremost a book of ethical principles.
Search for solace
Why do the rich and greedy remain untouched by justice?
Blessing from God
Fasting is meant to nurture the values of austerity and compassion.
Islamic scholarship
A scholar seeks truth and this journey never ends.