Islamic Morals and Practices

I often begin articles or essays about Islam reminding readers that Islam is a way of life.  Yes it is a religion but not one that can be put away only to be dusted off at the end of the week and paraded around a centre of worship.  Islam permeates everything a believer does; it […]

The dualism between the body and soul is very clearly evident in the physical world.  The body is subservient and the soul is in charge; however both are indispensable.  It is just that the soul is the master while the body is the obedient servant. People have a habit of letting themselves become fully absorbed

You might, in the course of your daily lives, hear Muslims talking about the Islamic way; the Islamic way to dress, the Islamic way to eat, and the Islamic way to wash.  This is because Islam is a holistic way of life.   It is not separated into physical, emotional and spiritual areas; rather Islam teaches

Abu Hurayrah relates that God’s Messenger, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, said: “Whoever believes in God and the Last Day should speak a good word or remain silent.  And whoever believes in God and the Last Day should show hospitality to his neighbor.  And whoever believes in God and the Last

Islam is more than a religion it is an entire way of life.  It teaches us how to behave from morning until night and it even tells us the best position to sleep in.  To some that might sound like 24 hours a day of rules and regulations but the truth is that Islam is

System of Self Development Understanding these principles are generally within the reach of most people, but putting those principles into practice requires courage, and a systemic routine. Consider the following excerpt from a Tradition (hadith) of the Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, about one of the things that

Purification from Corruption We regularly wash our hands before touching food because our hands come in contact with so many objects that may collect harmful germs from others touching the same objects.  We wash our clothes when they collect sweat and dirt from our own body and our surroundings.  We bathe and shower to keep

Development carries the notion of enhancement of one’s capabilities and potentials.  It implies a forward movement from a given position to a position of greater achievement, opportunity and benefit.  In order to develop, individually or collectively, it is necessary to define the goals one wishes to achieve, factors that influence development, and the process of

Anger is able to destroy lives and relationships and Prophet Muhammad called it a hot coal on the heart of a descendant of Adam.[1]  There is no fool proof way to completely eliminate anger because it is a natural human emotion.  Islam however gives us many examples of how to control anger and how to channel

Although anger is a natural feeling it can have negative effects on those who allow it to control them, and adverse effects on those around them.  Anger can destroy relationships, health, property, and livelihood.  Uncontrolled anger is one of the tools of Satan and it can lead to many evils and tragedies.  For this reason