Iblis is a figure frequently occurring in the Quran, commonly in relation to the creation of Adam and the command to prostrate himself before him. After he refused, he was cast out of heaven. There are different opinions about the origin of Iblis. But, it is r...
God (Allah) is a key element in any religion. Islam and Christianity have similarities and differences in many concepts and beliefs. Are Allah of Islam and the God of Christianity the same? Do Muslims and Christians worship the same God? To know more about thi...
Who is John the Baptist in Islam?
John the Baptist was a Jewish preacher in the early 1st century AD. He was the son of Zechariah (Zakariya) and Elizabeth (also Elisabeth). Many faiths, especially Abrahamic religions, revere John. In Islam, he is a prophet ...
Some social behaviors like honoring a covenant have great importance in securing the prosperity of a society. In Islam, like all religions, keeping promises are highly valued. How well do you keep your promises?
Keeping Promises in Islam
For as long as humans have been around, promises and covenants have been made in order to accomplish various goals, establish relationships and trust, and to move things forward. We make promises and covenants every day, from agreein...
What do you think of when you hear the word God? Are there any characteristics that come to mind? Here are five attributes of God according to the Quran.
Many non-Muslims across the world have come to believe that Allah, which is merely the Arabic word for God, is some different “God” worshiped only by followers of Islam, which also happens to be the world’s fastest growing religion partly due to all the NEGATI...