Abdul Sattar Edhi was a Pakistani philanthropist who built a nationwide network of humanitarian centers offering a wide range of life-saving services to the people of Pakistan.
Edhi began his humanitarian work in 1947, soon after partition, with just $500. ...
What rights does a woman have after her marriage in Islam? Well, there are many and you would probably be surprised at some of them. Here’s a look at five rights Islam gives to married women.
What does Islam and its holy book, the Quran, say about human rights? Is there anything about it in the Quran?
Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status. Is...
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?
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are the three religions who trace their roots back to Prophet Abraham, also known as Abrahamic religions. More than half of the world’s population believe in Abrahamic religions. They have many commonalities including tradition...
Mohammad ibn Hassan al-Tusi, commonly known as Nasir al-Din al-Tusi, was a prominent 13th century scholar and an influential figure in the history of science and Islamic thought. His long list of contributions include the founding of the Maragheh observatory, ...
Did you know that Saint Mary is highly regarded in Islam? In fact she is the only woman mentioned by name in the Quran. Find out what else Islam has to say about the mother of Jesus.
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...
Abrahamic Religions & Their Commonalities
Among the world’s major faiths are the three Abrahamic religions: Islam, Judaism and Christianity – or Muslims, Jews and Christians. They are closely related and have a lot in common in terms of their origins, bel...