In this category we post works of Muslim intellectuals which I and my friends have translated.
Islam is a choice and a conviction which is based on beautiful preaching. It never raises weapon or starts a fight except to repel aggression, or to defend violated rights. It is the religion of mercy, cordiality, tolerance, forgiveness and love. It is all peace; its greeting is peace and so is its core. Dr. … Read more
The philosophy of hijab (Islamic veil) is mainly based on covering the physical and material sides of woman’s body in favour of revealing human and moral sides of her personality. The philosophy of hijab (Islamic veil) is mainly based on covering the physical and material sides of woman’s body in favour of revealing human and … Read more
I love the righteous, though I’m not one of them, Perhaps I will gain their mediation for me. And I hate those whose trade is sin, Though we may both have the same merchandise!” Imam Al-Shafii “
“The insolent one talks to me with all ugliness, But I hate to be to him a replier. He keeps getting uglier and I keep forbearing, Like an incense stick: the more burned the more fragrant!” Imam Al-Shafii
Do you know what the greatest kind of freedom is? That is when you do not allow anyone to invade your insides against your will. One may dominate your body, but your soul remains free, and your thought is still rebellious to be subjugated except to God. Salman Bin Fahd al-O’da
What more awful than committing sin is when God deprives you of the grace of feeling its bitterness. Shaikh Muhammad Mutwaly al-Sha’rawy
“The religious scholar enters between a worshiper and his Lord. So, he had better find the exit!” Ibn Al-Mubaarak
Fasting is not just a matter of faith, not just a personal issue concerning the individual alone. It is rather a social commitment. This interpretation of fasting is not perceived in other religions. Islamic fasting is a unit which combines worship, happiness and enjoyment in certain cases. It … Read more
Know that beauty is two types: external and internal. Internal beauty is loved for itself; it is the beauty of knowledge, reason, generosity, chastity and courage. That inside beauty is what God looks at and loves in His servant. Moreover, inside beauty beautifies the external image even if … Read more
Yielding to emotion is a regression, not a sign of progress. The proof of progress is when our emotion is controlled by our minds; and our minds are subjugated to our will, and our will is led by our ideals. Dr. Mustafa Mahmoud … Read more