Informational Billboards on Islamic Faith Are Going Up
Star Tribune: December 15, 2009 Hoping to encourage interfaith dialogue, an Islamic organization will unveil a pair of billboards in Minneapolis this week. The Minnesota chapter of the Islamic Circle of North America plans to unveil the billboards Friday, the eve of the Islamic New Year.
Quran Is Healing
Islam takes a holistic approach to health. Just as religious life is inseparable from secular life, physical, emotional and spiritual health cannot be separated; they are three parts that make a completely healthy person. When one part is injured or unhealthy, the other parts suffer. If a person is physically ill or injured it may […]
Diet And Nutrition
The Quran contains many verses of advice about healthy eating that relate to the interconnectedness of physical and spiritual health. Encouragement to eat only good and pure food is often combined with warnings to remember God and avoid Satan. Healthy eating not only satisfies hunger but also has an effect on how well we worship. […]
Safety With Young Children
It requires a lot of patience to take care of an active young child. Children are naturally curious; babies commonly put things in their mouths to test whether or not they are good to eat, and toddlers may put small objects into their nose or ears! Everyone in the family should by aware of safety […]
Spirituality, Medicine And Religion
Written by Dr. Shahid Athar The importance of spirituality as a strong factor in the healing process is being increasingly recognized both by physicians and other healthcare providers as well as by the patients and their relatives. When suddenly faced with a serious illness and its possible fatal outcome, a patient otherwise not so religious, […]
Seeking Solution To Domestic Violence:
Seeking Solution to Domestic Violence: Religious and Psychological Perspectives By Ahmed Kobeisy, Ph.D. Domestic violence is defined as: “acts of violence or abuse against a person living in one’s household, esp. a member of one’s immediate family’ (i). In the encyclo¬pedia Britannica, the definition is widened to include more forms of abuse. Accordingly, domestic violence: […]
Domestic Violence: How Can I Help
Domestic Violence: How can I help a friend or family member who is being abused? Don’t be afraid to let him or her know that you are concerned for their safety. Help your friend or family member recognize the abuse. Tell him or her you see what is going on and that you want to help. […]
Anger And Dejection–An Islamic Perspective
Written by Dr. Shahid Athar When God created human beings, He created many emotions and desires within him, which we call human instincts. These include positive qualities such as recognizing truth and expressing it, love and compassion, pure physiological desires such as being thirsty , hungry and in need of sex. Then there are some […]
An Islamic Perspective On Violence Against Women
While women in many parts of the world have made advances in areas previously closed to them, the problem of violence against women remains pervasive. Unfortunately, this violence takes many forms and occurs across national, cultural, racial, and religious borders.