By Spahic Omer Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) was sent to enlighten and guide. The Qur’an sums up the task as bringing…
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Prophet Musa and Khidr: A Lesson in Patience
By Spahic Omer When Prophet Musa met Khidr, he asked if he could follow him, so that the latter would teach him the knowledge and…
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Six Lessons in Morality from Prophet Lut’s Mission
By Spahic Omer Prophet Lut, a nephew of Prophet Ibrahim, was sent to the people of Sodom and Gomorrah, in the vicinity of the Dead…
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Share your stories to be more visible, Communication academics urged
By Aznan Mat Piah More often to a layman, the academics are looked upon as those in the class or category of people who are…
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Four Lessons from the Qur’anic Reference to the Jumu’ah Prayer
By Spahic Omer In the last three verses (9-11) of the Qur’anic surah, or chapter, al-Jumu’ah (Friday), the Qur’an mentions the obligation of the Jumu’ah…
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Lessons in Business Ethics from Prophet Shu’ayb’s Mission
By Spahic Omer Prophet Shu’ayb was sent to the people of Madyan. Madyan was the name of a tribe and also of a city. The…
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Prophet Ibrahim’s Debate with King Namrud
By Spahic Omer The Qur’an mentions prophet Ibrahim’s debate with a person whom Allah had given sovereignty (al-Baqarah, 258). The debate was concerning Ibrahim’s Lord.…
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Prophet Ibrahim’s Dialogue with His Father
By Spahic Omer The following are five observations on Prophet Ibrahim’s dialogue with his polytheistic father. The dialogue is featured in the Qur’anic surah (chapter)…
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Examining the Relationship between Islam and Civilisation
By Spahic Omer (Summary: This study examines the concept of civilisation as a Western construct, juxtaposing it with the worldview and values of Islam. The…
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Why did Prophet Muhammad Fight?
By Spahic Omer (Summary: This article repudiates the allegation that Islam is “the religion of the sword” and that Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be…
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