Infographic summarising the meaning of Surah Al-Fātiḥah for reflection in prayer.
Surah Al-Fateha – Meaning at a Glance
Islam Explained: Meaning of Islam and What it Means to be a Muslim
Islam is often spoken about, debated, defended, or criticised, but rarely understood on its own terms. When a lot of people hear the word Islam, their minds automatically jump to headlines, geopolitics, or stereotypes. Too often, Islam is mistakenly linked with oppression, conflict, or coercion. So let’s step back and ask two simple but foundational …
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Women’s Status: Islam’s Revolutionary Stance and the Lost Legacy
A reflective look at women’s status in Islam, from Jahiliyyah to today’s Indian Muslim society, examining how culture continues to shape the lives of women.
Indian Muslim Weddings: Dowry, Extravagance and the Lost Sunnah
Discover why Islamic weddings are meant to be simple, free from extravagance and dowry culture. A powerful real-life Nikah story every Muslim family should read
Fairness Obsession in India: What Qur’an/Islam Actually Says About It
Why is skin tone still deciding worth in modern society? What Qur'an/Islam says about it and the urgent need to redefine beauty.
Ahad Ahad!
A companion of our Prophet, Bilal, was his name.A Black by race, poor and a slave. The more they ridiculed him, the more he rose to fame.Superiority over the oppressors, to him Allah gave. Spreadeagled under the Sun, extremely hot.The lashes that went whipping through the air,All in vain, couldn’t strike his heart,His Lord continued …
Did the Mufti Shamail–Javed Akhtar Debate Spark a New Intellectual Awakening in India?
There was no bitterness. No mockery. No triumphalism. Just respect. That single moment captured the true spirit of peaceful coexistence. It reminded us that we do not need agreement to show humanity. We do not need shared beliefs to show kindness. Two opposing worldviews may never meet. Expecting them to is unrealistic. It is like shooting two parallel arrows and hoping they collide. What we can do, however, is acknowledge our differences and still act with compassion.
How Allah Led Me to Writing
We live in a time where introductions often come laced with job titles and professional accomplishments. Women proudly introduce themselves as doctors, engineers, scientists, teachers, and many other professions. And truly, kudos to every woman who carved her own path with dedication and grace. I, too, have walked through the world of food and medical …
Fantastic childhood
Barbie dolls, electric cars, chocolatesThe toddlers like them all.They enjoy it with their age matesAnd forget about the rest of all. No study and lots of play,Their life is like heaven.All the tensions far away,No complications of five, six or seven. But Alas! Life is not just too short and easy.Every toddler must walk on …