Like many historical events from the early Islamic period, the Battle of Karbala has also been tainted with pious stories and hagiographical attempts over the centuries. While some of the stories ...

It has now been about four years since the world first grappled with a global pandemic. Lockdowns propelled the adoption of communication technologies to new heights, and daily life shifted into the ...

Interfaith dialogue is not an optional courtesy but a Quranic duty and humanitarian necessity.

The establishment of distinct gender roles was pivotal in human evolution, as it enabled greater specialisation and efficiency in resource acquisition.

Following an earlier article on the path from reasoned belief to divine certainty through striving, we now consider the principles of divine judgement. How does Allah Almighty, the All-Knowing and ...

Within the framework of the culmination of the Islamic fasting month (Ramadan) and, at the same time, on the eve of Pesach and Easter, representatives of the three Abrahamic religions, Judaism, ...

To write about a personality as grand as Mir Mahmood Ahmad Nasir is truly a case of a small mouth attempting grand utterance. Had this beloved and respected elder been alive today, he would have ...

The Conclave acted quite swiftly ending the weeks-long speculations about the next pope – only on the second day of the cardinals’ meeting.

In the realm of spirituality, mosques are transformed from their material formation of bricks and plaster into hubs of religiosity in which a believer is able to orient their attention towards worship ...

For most Muslims, hearing the word “caliphate” is an instant reminder of a golden age in Islam – a time when the entire ummah was united and strong under one leader, the caliph, after the demise of ...

The concept of morality has been a cornerstone of human civilisation, governing our behaviour, relationship and sense of justice. Throughout history, philosophers, theologians and social scientists ...

As we come closer to the end of Ramadan, Muslims are making increasing efforts towards improving their worship and establishing a spiritual relationship with their Creator. This holy month serves as a ...