The student of knowledge (t?lib al-‘Ilm) is always trying to walk on the middle ground of D?n and dunya. Unless understood correctly this supposed “contradiction” can create a complex mind the mind of the t?lib. Fortunately the ‘Ulema of the past worked tirelessly to provide us the answers and understanding we need. Perhaps one of [...]
Read MoreThe Qur’an is undeniably a book of great importance even to the non-Muslim, perhaps more today than ever, if that is possible. One aspect of Islam that is unexpected and yet appealing to the post-Christian secular mind is the harmonious interplay of faith and reason. Islam does not demand unreasoned belief. Rather, it invites intelligent [...]
Read MoreMuslims throughout the world are now observing Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting in accordance with the dictates of the Qur’an – the Muslim Holy Scripture, in which they are commanded by Allah: O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that ye may (learn) self-restraint [...]
Read MoreQadr means honour and dignity. Lailatul Qadr means the night of honour and dignity. It is this night in which the first Divine Revelation came to the Prophet sallalahu alayhi wasallam, when he was in prayer in the cave of Hira. Since this night enjoys the honour of having the first revelation brought to the [...]
Read MoreIt usually hits me around the 10th night of Ramadan, when the first third of the month, the days of Mercy, have passed. The month is not nearly over, but I find myself looking back and feeling under-accomplished. The Ramadan “Plan” that I had written up during Sha’ban was a hefty one, detailing every action, [...]
Read MoreRamadhan is a very important part of every Muslim’s life. Ramadhan is the month of giving and mercy, and during this month Allah blesses the believers with forgiveness and great reward. This is a time to stop and contemplate, to look inwards and out, it is a time to set our goals. We should ask [...]
Read MoreMy colleague Steve Sudjatmiko, Managing Partner of Red Pyramid Consulting had her experience when the first college in the United States Department of Psychology. In the lecture, the professor giving the final project to the students. His job surveying the beggars in the street with a question that has been determined. Then move them towards [...]
Read MoreWhy do we read Quran, even if we can’t understand a single Arabic word??? This is a beautiful story. An old American Muslim lived on a farm in the mountains of eastern Kentucky with his young grandson. Each morning Grandpa was up early sitting at the kitchen table reading his Quran. His grandson wanted to [...]
Read MoreBismillahirrahmanirrahim, Assalamu’alaikum wr.wb., Let us begin by saying our praise and gratitude to Allah Robbul Alamin that the 23rd Muktamar Rabithah Alawiyah in Depok on May 27-29, 2011, or Jumada Al Akhiroh 23-25, 1425 H, had gone successfully according to plans. The opening of the Muktamar conferences took place at Hotel Bumi Wiyata, Depok, West [...]
Read More“What is your talent?”, asked one of my colleague, an HR consultant, to one of a bank employee in a seminar of assessment on the Human Resources of Information Technology. The employee does not give any response, he just smile and looking to his left and right. And then, the same question also asked to [...]
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