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The Qurans’ consistency with contemporary science

Science is ever-changing, the Quran is not The Qurans’ consistency with contemporary science is a source of inspiration to its followers. Much information in the Quran shows a surprising consistency with currently held scientific ideas. [...]
The Quran and modern science

The Nobel Prize in Medicine and Fasting

What is Autophagy? What is the connection between fasting and the Nobel prize in Medicine given in 2016? The link is autophagy, a process triggered inside our cells when we fast. Autophagy is a relatively [...]
The Quran and modern science

The Quranic account of Seminal fluid Emission

It is essential to realize that semen emission and ejaculation involve a series of actions performed by our body’s organs with precise coordination. A dense network of nerve fibers affecting the sex organs controls the [...]
The Quran and modern science

Anatomic Basis of Human Morality

Our brain and morality The prefrontal cortex is the area of the brain that helps process our moral decision making. The medical science views the prefrontal cortex as the anatomic basis of human morality. The [...]
The Quran and modern science

The Quran on the origin of Iron

The Sun has a lesser share of Iron than the earth. About 4.6 billion years ago, dense interstellar cloud gave birth to Sun. Then about 4.5 billion years ago, when the sun was still in [...]
The Quran and modern science

Earth’s Atmosphere is Protecting our life

While enjoying a nice crispy day with a blue sky, we get little idea about the harsh solar activities around us. The space around our planet earth can be quite hostile, though we may not [...]
The Quran and modern science

No to Drugs Alcohol And Smoking is the Muslim way

There is a crisis The crisis of drug addiction has extended beyond the boundaries of all communities. It is vital to educate ourselves about the dangers of drug, alcohol, and tobacco addictions. Likewise, we should [...]
The Quran and modern science

The Quran on the fingertips, the unique identifier

Fingerprint, the unique identifier Everyone has different Fingerprint. The finely embossed loops and whorl patterns of human fingertips bear the signature of our unique identity. These patterns of our hands, called “friction ridges,” are uniquely [...]
The Quran and modern science

The Quran describes the Rainbow Mountains

It looks photo shopped, but it is not! We are familiar with mountains covered with plants or rocks, but not that familiar with the ones covered with vibrant, colorful stripes looking like rainbows. Rainbow mountains [...]
The Quran and modern science

Waves Above The Waves

The blue ocean The ocean’s visible superficial waves are the product of the blowing winds pushing the sea waters on its surface. The deeper internal waves travel deep underneath the surface waters. These deeper internal [...]

Male and Female Witnesses in The Quran.

December 24, 2017 2

Historical context The issue of male and female witnesses in the Quran has been a topic for contentious discussions. Does a woman witness merit half of a male witness? Surely, we need to explore the […]

Myths About the Status of Women in Islam

The Myths and the Realities of Women in Islam

October 4, 2019 2

A relation of equity and respect The relationship between men and women is based on equity, kindness, protection, love, and mutual inclusion. The Quranic commandments and the Prophetic (PBUH) practices are clear affirmations of the […]

Islam’s Contribution to Empowering Women

October 24, 2019 2

Women in seventh-century Arabia The Quran was revealed to the seventh-century patriarchal Arabian society when men were the absolute monarchs of the family, and women were seen as objects to be owned. Because a son […]

Looking Through Muslim’s Eyes, the Image in the Mirror

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Not in my name When a horrific event unfolds in the streets of Europe, US or in the Middle East, Muslims cringe and pray…not again, please God… let this not be a Muslim. As events […]

No to extremism and terrorism

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A blood stained trail

“Why do Muslims not condemn terrorism?”

December 21, 2019 0

Muslim condemnation of terrorism Yes, a condemnation against terrorism from Muslims has been robust all over the Muslim world. As can be seen in Muslim countries’ media outlets, general Muslims responded to ISIS’s terrorism and […]

Life is a Journey, Not a Destination

by Quazi Hossain in How do Muslims view God, the soul and spirituality? 2

The journey of our soul The Quran states that all human souls were designed in the same period of time (Quran 7:172). The period of the soul’s creation goes back long before the development of [...]

Muslims in USA, Europe and across the globe

Muslims around the Globe, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Chicago skyline at night. The bean at Chicago. Chicago, the second largest city in US Chicago is the second largest city in the USA, after New York city. It is a melting pot of a [...]
Muslims in USA, Europe and across the globe

Muslims around the Globe, India

The largest Muslim population outside a Muslim majority country Muslims are 14.2% of the India’s population making Islam the 2nd largest religion in India, after Hinduism. Approximately 200 million people identify themselves as Muslims in [...]
Muslims in USA, Europe and across the globe

Faisal Mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan

Faisal Mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, Image credit: Usmanmiski: This file is licensed under the Creative CommonsAttribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license. The Faisal Mosque, features the contemporary design of a Bedouin tent. The Margalla Hill stands [...]
Muslims in USA, Europe and across the globe

Sunrise in Lahore, Pakistan.

Sunrise in Lahore, Pakistan. Lahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab. It is the country’s second-most populous city. It is one of Pakistan’s wealthiest cities. Lahore Forte. Image: Wikipedia Lahore is an [...]
Muslims in USA, Europe and across the globe

Baitul Mukarram Mosque Dhaka, Bangladesh

Baitul Mukarram Mosque Dhaka Bangladesh. Image attribution: Azim Khan Ronnie. This file is licensed under the Creative CommonsAttribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license. Baitul Mukarram mosque is a mixture of modern architecture and the old Mughal [...]
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Muslims around the Globe: Dhaka, Capital City of Bangladesh

Image author: Syedsazzadulhoque: This file is licensed under the Creative CommonsAttribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license. The National Parliament House The National Parliament House is in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, is truly an architectural [...]
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Mosque in Abu Dhabi

The Sheikh Zayed Mosque The Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E, was built between 1996 and 2007. The building complex covers an area of more than 30 acres. The project was launched by the late [...]
Muslims in USA, Europe and across the globe

Muslims across the Globe: Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The Gulf Emirates On December 2nd, 1971, the rulers of the six Emirate kingdoms in the Persian gulf region, agreed to form a federation. They named the federation the United Arab Emirates. The six Emirates [...]
Muslims in USA, Europe and across the globe

Muslims across the Globe: Mosques in the United Kingdom.

Harrow Central Mosque Harrow Central Mosque. Author: Robert Cutts from Bristol, England, UK. This image is under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license. https://qpeace.net/?p=4042 A Mosque in East London. In this area of London, [...]
Muslims in USA, Europe and across the globe

Muslims across the Globe: United Kingdom

The British Parliament House Building, London, UK. The changing face of Europe As can be seen all across Europe, Muslims are part of the changing demography of the European continent. This is also true of [...]
Muslims in USA, Europe and across the globe

Muslims across the Globe: A Mosque in Brunei.

Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque is in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei. The mosque stands on an artificial lagoon on the bank of Brunei river. The golden dome of the mosque is made [...]
Muslims in USA, Europe and across the globe

Muslims across the Globe: Brunei

In 1888, Brunei became a British protectorate and independence was achieved in 1984. The same family has ruled Brunei for over six centuries. Brunei benefits from extensive petroleum and natural gas fields, and because of [...]
Muslims in USA, Europe and across the globe

Muslims around the Globe: A Mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

A view of the mosque after the sun set.
Muslims in USA, Europe and across the globe

Muslims around the Globe: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur is the capital city of Malaysia. This is a cosmopolitan city which has had tremendous economic growth over the last two decades. The Parliament of Malaysia and the residence of the Malaysian King [...]
Muslims in USA, Europe and across the globe

Muslims across the Globe: Singapore

Singapore is an island city-state and a global financial center. It borders southern Malaysia and has a multicultural population. According to statistics from 2010,[1] about 15% of Singapore‘s population of 5.639 million are Muslims. Source: [...]
Muslims in USA, Europe and across the globe

Muslims across the Globe: Sultan Mosque, Singapore

The Sultan Mosque is the biggest religious center for Muslims in Singapore. The Mosque has a massive golden dome, and large prayer halls. This prominent religious building was built in 1928. Image Courtesy: Judhi Prasetyo. [...]
Muslims in USA, Europe and across the globe

Muslims across the Globe: Indonesia

Indonesia is the largest island country of the world. The official name of Indonesia is the Republic of Indonesia. It is located in Southeast Asia, between the Indian and Pacific oceans. With a population of [...]
Muslims in USA, Europe and across the globe

Muslims across the Globe: The Cathedral Mosque in Moscow, Russia

The Cathedral mosque was originally named as Tatar Mosque, and was built in 1904. The original mosque was demolished in 2011 and a new mosque was built on the site. It was officially inaugurated on [...]
Muslims in USA, Europe and across the globe

Muslims across the Globe: Russia

Islam is the second largest religion in Russia. According to a census in 2012,[2] Muslims population of Russia was 9,400,000 or 6.5% of the total Russian population. However, the populations of two Islamic majority areas [...]
Muslims in USA, Europe and across the globe

Muslims across the Globe: Florida USA.

Skyline at night, Miami, Florida. Please follow this link to view the information on growth of Muslim population in Florida, USA: https://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/os-mosque-sanford-masjid-al-hajj-20171031-story.html
Muslims in USA, Europe and across the globe

Mosques across the globe: Florida, U.S.A.

Mosque in Boca Raton, Florida. Courtesy to wikipedia commons. Link: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/81/Mosque_in_Boca_Raton%2C_FL.jpg
Muslims in USA, Europe and across the globe

Muslims across the globe: Dubai U.A.E.

Dubai is one of the seven independent city-states of United Arab Emirates or U.A.E. The U.A.E consists of seven independent city-states: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Umm Al-Qaiwain, Fujairah, Ajman and Ras Al-Khaimah. Dubai is a [...]
Muslims in USA, Europe and across the globe

Muslims across the Globe: Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque, Dubai, U.A.E
Muslims in USA, Europe and across the globe

Muslims across the Globe: Columbus, Ohio.

Columbus is the capital of Ohio. The state of Ohio became the 17th member of the union of the United States of America on March 1, 1803.
Muslims in USA, Europe and across the globe

Muslims across the Globe: NICC, Columbus, Ohio.

Noor Islamic Cultural Center is a cultural center and mosque in the city of Columbus, Ohio. Khaled Farag, the architect of the mosque, was the tireless face behind erecting this monumental building. The following article [...]