Your Gateway to Understanding Islam
When Islam emerged in a society where financial transactions were heavily reliant on usury, the challenge was not merely to issue a religious ruling, but to confront an entrenched economic system that empowered a...
When Islam emerged in the Arabian Peninsula, slavery was a deeply entrenched social institution practiced by virtually all civilizations. Human beings were bought and sold like commodities, stripped of dignity and treated as mere...
From the Age of Ignorance to the Light of Revelation.” When the dawn of Islam rose over the Arabian Peninsula, the pre-Islamic society was not merely a setting of idol worship—it was a deeply...
By: Ibtehal In European history, the Spanish Inquisition stands as one of the most controversial institutions—not only for its association with torture and oppression, but for its role as an early model of systematic...
Understanding the distinctions between jizyah, zakat, and sadaqah is essential, especially as these terms are sometimes misunderstood or misused in public discourse. Each represents a unique concept within Islamic financial and social ethics,...
By: Ibtehal In a world facing growing economic and social challenges, the concept of solidarity stands out as one of the pillars of human justice. While modern societies have developed systems of social welfare,...
Introduction: When Messaging Becomes a Weapon In a world driven by rapid information and complex interests, media has evolved from a mere transmitter of news into a powerful tool for shaping public opinion and...
IntroductionAs global economic systems face growing instability—from debt crises to widening inequality—many are turning to ethical alternatives. Islamic finance is gaining global interest as a stable, values-based model rooted in transparency, fairness, and social...
Women in Islam: Empowerment or Restriction? Introduction The role of women in Islam is often misunderstood in both Western and Muslim-majority societies. While some view Islamic teachings as restrictive, many scholars and Muslim women...
Jihad in Islam: The True Meaning vs. Common Misconceptions Introduction Jihad is one of the most widely misunderstood concepts in Islam today. In popular media and public discourse, it is often linked with violence,...