Al-Azhar Magazine – March 1973 The basic principles of Islam are formed on the fact that this life is not a mere shade of the Hereafter or meaningless one. But Islam teaches man not only that all life is essentially a unity, it also shows the practical way how a man can reach within the …
Fasting : an Institution for Moral Elevation and Spiritual Development
Al-Azhar Magazine October 1973 Fasting is a universally recognised religious instituition. It was enjoined upon all nations and prescribed in all scriptures before Quran. This universal character of the institution of fasting is made clear in the Holy Quran ( Verse 183, Chapter 2). It does not mean that the fasts observed by the different …
Continue reading “Fasting : an Institution for Moral Elevation and Spiritual Development”
Towards an Ideal Society
Towards an Ideal Society Al-Azhar Magazine – November 1973 Islam aims at building up a society in which there is no class conflict or discrimination, but it retains such of the classes and groups was needed for the harmonious development of the social organism. These classes and groups are the limbs of the same body …
The Authenticity of the Holy Quran
The Authenticity of the Holy Quran Al-Azhar Magazine – March 1974 The word ‘Quran’ is an infinitive noun from the root ‘Qaraa’ which signifies: he collected together things or he read or recited. According to some authorities, the name of this Holy Book, Al-Quran, is due to its gathering in itself the principal teachings of …
The Significance of Hajj
The Significance of “Hajj” Al-Azhar Magazine Pilgrimage is a unique journey through which the Muslim reaches, with his soul and body, “the land made safe” (Mecca). There the visitor goes round the sacred house (Ka’ba), which is the symbol of unity of Islam and Muslim. Every Muslim should face the direction of “Ka’ba” every day …
The Role of Islam in Spread of Knowledge
The Role of Islam in Spread of Knowledge Al-Azhar Magazine June 1968 The first of the Quran to be revealed-verses 1-5 of the Surah ‘Al-Alaq’-itself bore testimony to the supreme value of knowledge and learning. Commenting on the meanings of these verses, Imam Zamakshari explains: ‘God taught human beings that which they do not know, …
The Sources of Islamic Laws
The Sources of Islamic Laws Al-Azhar Magazine March 1969 The religion of Islam is a complete and concrete system dealing with man and his affairs in all walks of life. It is not only laid down the fundamental principles of faith and the practical devotions but it also distinctly defined the rules of transactions, moralities, …
Importance of The Prayer
Importance of The Prayer Al-Azhar Magazine – April 1969 The prayer (Salath) is the first worship obligated in Islam. It is a perfect and organized institution through which man is connected with Lord of the Universe. The prayer in the religion of Islam is not mere words of appeal or praise of God but it …
The Belief in the Day of Judgment and Its Effects in the Life of a Man
“The Belief in the Day of Judgment and Its Effects in the Life of a Man” Al-Azhar Magazine – June 1969 The belief in a life after death and in the Day of Judgment is one of the basic principles of Islam. The belief in future life and in the accountability of his (or her) …
Continue reading “The Belief in the Day of Judgment and Its Effects in the Life of a Man”
The Conception of Human Responsibility in Islam
“The Conception of Human Responsibility in Islam” Al-Azhar Magazine – October 1969 One of the remarkable characteristics of Quran is the curious manner in which it combines the existence of a Divine Will, which not only orders all things, but which acts directly upon men and addresses itself to the springs of thought in them, …
Continue reading “The Conception of Human Responsibility in Islam”