Islam – Investigate Islam

How Islam Offers the Key to Social Balance Between the Individual and Society

admin — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 07:39:08 +0000

The Lost Justice: How Islam Offers the Key to Social Balance Between the Individual and Society 1. The Starting Point: The Eternal Conflict Between “I” and “We” If you look at any human society today, you will find a constant struggle. On one hand, there are calls for absolute individual freedom, where the interest of the “I” is the ultimate priority. On the other, there are systems that…

Source

Who Made Me? What Is My Purpose?

admin — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 07:08:29 +0000

Every single one of us, in a moment of clarity and stillness, asks the same fundamental questions: Why am I here? Who brought me into existence? And where am I going? This anxiety is not an intellectual luxury; it is an inherent part of human nature (Fitra), our innate tendency to search for meaning behind the apparent chaos of life. Modern societies offer partial answers, like “our…

Source

The Religion That Fulfills the Soul’s Innate Calling

admin — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 06:59:30 +0000

Islam defines itself as the “Religion of Fitra“—a profound concept that signifies that Islamic teachings and principles are not arbitrary or foreign to the human psyche, but rather a natural extension of the inherent disposition upon which humanity was created: a fundamental inclination toward truth, goodness, and justice. How does this great religion harmonize with the deepest parts of…

Source

Distorting the Image of Islam in the Media: Between Political Agendas and Narrative Battles

admin — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 10:55:00 +0000

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 directing collective consciousness. Among the most systematically misrepresented topics in global media is Islam and its followers. This distortion is often employed to serve political and ideological agendas that go far beyond…

Source

Do Muslims’ Actions Represent Islam?

admin — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 06:50:54 +0000

Do Muslims’ Actions Represent Islam? Introduction: In a world overwhelmed by rapid information and sensational headlines, Islam is often misunderstood through the actions of some of its followers. A common question posed in Western media is: “Do Muslims’ actions reflect the true teachings of Islam?” The answer requires a deeper understanding of the crucial difference between Islam as a divine…

Source

The First Battle in Islam: The Battle of Badr

admin — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 06:52:42 +0000

The Battle of Badr took place on the 17th of Ramadan in the second year after Hijrah (corresponding to March 13, 624 CE). It was the first decisive military confrontation between the Muslims, led by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, and the Quraysh tribe, led by Abu Jahl. It marked a turning point in the history of Islam. For 13 years, Muslims endured severe oppression in Mecca: torture, killings…

Source

The Ethics of War in Islam

admin — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 06:01:05 +0000

The Ethics of War in Islam: A Civilizational Distinction Good character, gentleness, compassion toward the weak, and tolerance with neighbors and relatives are virtues practiced by all nations during times of peace—even the most barbaric among them. However, noble conduct during war, kindness toward enemies, mercy to women, children, and the elderly, and tolerance with the defeated—these are…

Source

Salmān al-Fārisī and The Seeker of Truth from Persia to Medina

admin — Thu, 15 May 2025 11:09:15 +0000

IntroductionThe story of Salmān al-Fārisī is one of the most inspiring tales in Islamic history, carrying profound meanings about sincere pursuit of truth, rejection of false traditions, and a long journey traveled to embrace...

Refuting the Allegation That Islam Spread by the Sword

admin — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:00:29 +0000

Refuting the Allegation That Islam Spread by the Sword: A Historical and Analytical Study 1. Introduction One of the most persistent allegations against Islam throughout history is that it spread by the sword. This...

The Sociological Impact of Polygyny in Islam on Social Structure

admin — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:43:29 +0000

Polygyny, or the practice of a man marrying more than one wife, is a regulated and socially contextualized marital system in Islam. While often debated in modern discourse, its implications on the social structure of Muslim societies remain significant. This paper explores the sociological impact of polygyny in Islam, particularly its effects on family cohesion, population dynamics, women’s rights…

Source