Ibn Sina (980-1037) also known as Avicenna in the Western World is a philosopher, scientist, and Persian-born physician (now part of Uzbekistan). He is also a prolific writer, where most of his work is about the philosophy and treatment. For many people, he was the “Father of Modern Medicine” and many more titles to her [...]
One ResponseFebruary 8th, 2010
At some point in our lives, everybody asks the big questions: “Who creating us?” and “Why are we here?” So who did make us? Most of us have been brought up more on science than religion, and to believe in the Big Bang and evolution more than God. But which makes more sense? And is [...]
3 ResponsesJanuary 22nd, 2010
Ṣalāḥ ad-Dīn Yūsuf ibn Ayyūb (Arabic: صلاح الدين يوسف بن أيوب, Kurdish: سهلاحهدین ئهیوبی, Selah’edînê Eyubî) (c. 1138 — March 4, 1193), better known in the Western world as Saladin, was a Kurdish Muslim who became the Sultan of Egypt and Syria. He led Islamic opposition to the Franks and other European Crusaders in the [...]
No ResponsesJanuary 13th, 2010
One of the reasons that the Islamic family works is because of its clearly defined structure, where each member of the household knows his or her role. The Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, said: “Each of you is a shepherd, and all of you are responsible for your [...]
2 ResponsesJanuary 7th, 2010
If anyone has a real desire to be a Muslim and has full conviction and strong belief that Islam is the true religion ordained by Allah for all human-beings, then, one should pronounce the “Shahada”, the testimony of faith, without further delay. The Holy Qur’an is explicit on this regard as Allah states: “The Religion [...]
No ResponsesDecember 19th, 2009
The History of Islam begins with Muhammad (c. April 20, 570 – June 8, 632 AD)[1] who was an Arabian religious and political leader who Muslims believe to be the last prophet of Allah (God). He is a descendent of Ishmael, a son of Abraham, he is considered the most important person in the religion [...]
2 ResponsesDecember 18th, 2009