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Responsibility “Each of you is a shepherd, and all of you are responsible for those under your care: the head of state is a shepherd and is responsible for those under his authority. Every individual is a shepherd to his family and is…

“A believer is devoted to his brothers”1 When Ja’far ibn Abi Talib was martyred in the Battle of Mu’tah, our Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was deeply saddened and may have even shed tears, but he accepted the martyrdom of…

’ The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) replied, ‘God is beautiful and loves beauty. This is not arrogance. Arrogance is rejecting the truth and looking down upon others.’ (Muslim, Faith 39/147-149 (91); Tirmidhi, Virtue 61…

Warnings to the Wives of the Prophet O wives of the Prophet! You are not like any of the other women, provided that you keep from disobedience to God in reverence for Him and piety (and, therefore, act with awareness of your special…

The Messenger of God (peace and blessings be upon him) was adorned with the morals of the Qur’an, and the Qur’an described his character as “truly outstanding”1 His behavior generally reflected at least one verse of the Qur’an. For…

The Consept of Justice in İslam The first believers in Islam migrated to Abyssinia to escape the oppression, torture, persecution, and injustices inflicted upon them by the Meccans, depriving them of their basic rights and freedoms.…

Allegiance to the Prophet Those who swear allegiance to you (O Messenger), swear allegiance to God only. God’s “hand” is over their hands. Whoever then breaks his oath, breaks his oath only to his own harm; and whoever fulfills what he…

Simplicity In today’s world, the frenzy of consumption has surpassed both simplicity and human values, threatening the environment and life itself. The pursuit of a more comfortable and luxurious life has not only polluted the lands and…

The Prophet to Wait Patiently and Worship So wait patiently for your Lord's judgment, for you are under Our Eyes (under Our care and protection); and glorify your Lord with His praise when you rise up (to pray); and in the night-time,…

The Prophet Calling People to the True Way Say (to them, O Messenger): "This is my way: I call to God on clear evidence and with sure knowledge I and those who follow me. All-Glorified is God (in that He is absolutely above having any…