Muslim Judicial Council (S.A.) is one of the most representative and influential non-profit organizations (NPO) or faith-based organizations (FBO).  MJC strives to promote and protect the value systems of Islam and to give guidance to the community, based on the Shari’ah of Islam in accordance with the Holy Quran, Sunnah, Ijmaa’ and Qiyaas, and with due reference to the Four Schools of Jurisprudence which are recognized by the Ahli Sunnah Wal Jama’ah. Striving for the unity of all Muslims being [...]

Once upon a time there was a man… A man who had dreams… Dreams that are hard to make true… Dreams that only Allah can make them true… Dreams that are not for nothing… There was a man, a man who loves Allah and whom Allah loves… A man that was inspired to endeavor until he accomplished his dreams by the power of Allah… A man who struggled along with hardships and made his ways through all the difficulties and [...]

Envy is the feeling of discontent or covetousness with regard to another’s advantages, success and possessions etc. Envy causes ambition. Ambition is an earnest desire that make eyes blind for some type of achievement or distinction, as power, honor, fame or wealth. The things envied in life have nearly a limitless range. Especially in the times which Islam is not practiced, evil finds a greater and suitable playground for his misguidance towards all humanity. This poison kills the hearts. These [...]

The change of individuals affects whole society somehow. The blessed three months, Rajab, Sha’ban and Ramadan- which are the months of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Allah (SWT) and the Muslim Ummah respectively- are the times the individuals and the society get the utmost benefit as a result of spiritual and behavioural change. In Ramadan, for instance, which is one of the most brilliant and splendid marks of Islam, Muslims obey the Divine command and fast for 30 days. Muslims as a [...]

Since the beginning of human history to the modern times, in the places where a few people gathered there had always been kings, lords, khans, sultans, shahs, pashas, ameers and any kind of authorities with their ideology, belief, system and hierarchy to govern the rest of the people. Sovereignty and power struggles had been going on among rival groups in the communities and when a group grabbed the power and authority what they did first was to eliminate their rivals. [...]

1. In order to write a good article, first choose your topic and decide its boundaries. (The topic must be narrowed as much as possible, and the scope of it must be outlined clearly.) 2. Make a serious and detailed research on the topic. (Be sure that you have not missed any important issue written about the topic.) 3. Read treatises, articles and books about the topic until you are sure that you have comprehended the topic with every aspect. [...]

The ICNA MAS 36th annual Convention was held successfully on May 28 – 30, 2011 at the Hartford Convention Centre in Hartford, Connecticut. This year’s theme was “Quran: Guidance towards a Just and Balanced Way”. With record attendance, amazing sessions and an incredible bazaar, the weekend provided with unforgettable memories for the attendants. Along with over 50+ breakout sessions and a comprehensive agenda that included keynotes, lectures and hands-on workshops, there was be a cultural bazaar with over 220+ exhibitors [...]

The calendar system which is based on the Earth’s revolving around the Sun, and marks the arrival day (September 20, 622) of our Prophet (PBUH) in Quba (masjid) as the beginning is named Hijri Solar Calendar. In the pre-Islamic period every important event used to be accepted as the beginning of an era. Ultimately the Elephant Issue had been accepted as the beginning date. In this practice, since the years were counted according to important events, it would lead to [...]

Compared to other creatures in this universe, humans have a high position enabling them to say “I am free; I can do whatever I want”. Human can have opposite ideas in his universe of thought. For example, when divine determining is understood as an obligation, there will be no freedom for people. Indeed, throughout the history, some currents have emerged claiming that human has no power of will and human is like a leaf on the wind. Some other currents [...]

The earliest response to materialistic positivist challenge in nineteenth century which we mentioned in previous article came from a strange Muslim scholar in Turkey called as Bediuzzaman Said Nursi. He was strange both in terms of his way of clothing and manners and perception of the world and life and knowledge as well. It was 1922 when he first time noticed that that monster of unbelief was trying to grab the belief of Turkish nation. He was in Ankara and [...]