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If a living, receptive mind is rated as the mainstay of the Islamic character, and if the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.) and the guiding Imams of Ahlul-Bait (a.s.) had ascended to the top peg of the ladder of Islamic characteristics due to their direct ...

If a living, receptive mind is rated as the mainst...

The excellent preparation which was provided for the grandson of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.), helped his spiritual entity to sublimate. His closeness to Allah, and his attachment to Him was a source of awe and respect. Following are a few narratives wh...

The excellent preparation which was provided for t...

"... say: I do not ask of you any reward for it but love for my near relatives;..." Holy Qur'an (42:23) Exegetes say that this ayah called al-Muwaddah (love) was revealed concerning Ali, Fatimah, Hasan and Hussein (a.s.). The two sahihs (authentic bo...

"... say: I do not ask of you any reward for it bu...

"... come let us call our sons and your sons and our women and your women and our near people and your near people,..." Holy Qur'an (3:61) The exegetes, in explaining the cause of the revealation of this verse known as the verse of al-Mubahalah (male...

"... come let us call our sons and your sons and o...

"... Allah only desires to keep away the uncleanness from you O people of the House! and to purify you a (thorough) purifying." Holy Qur'an (33:33) It is reported that the reason the Verse of al-Tathir (purification) was revealed was that the Prophet...

"... Allah only desires to keep away the uncleanne...

On the fifteenth of the holy month of Ramadhan, in the third year after Hijrah (migration), the Prophetic house announced the birth of the first grandson of the Prophet (s.a.w.). This good Joy news was given to the Chosen Prophet (s.a.w.). A look of ...

On the fifteenth of the holy month of Ramadhan, in...

Type 2 diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin to maintain a normal blood glucose level, or your body is unable to use the insulin that is produced (insulin resistance). The pancreas (a large gland behind the stomach) produc...

Type 2 diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not ...

There is no cure for diabetes, so treatment aims to keep your blood glucose levels as normal as possible and to control your symptoms to prevent health problems developing later in life.If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, your GP will be able t...

There is no cure for diabetes, so treatment aims t...

If diabetes is not treated, it can lead to a number of different health problems. High glucose levels can damage blood vessels, nerves and organs.Even a mildly raised glucose level that does not cause any symptoms can have damaging effects in the lon...

If diabetes is not treated, it can lead to a numbe...

Type 2 diabetes develops when the pancreas (a large gland behind your stomach) is unable to produce enough insulin to control your blood glucose level, or when the body's cells don't respond properly to insulin that is produced. Due to the lack of in...

Type 2 diabetes develops when the pancreas (a larg...

If you have type 2 diabetes, you will need to look after your health very carefully. Caring for your health will make treating your diabetes easier and minimise your risk of developing complications of diabetes. Self care Self care is an integral par...

If you have type 2 diabetes, you will need to look...

Some diabetes symptoms are common to both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Each has its own particular symptoms. The main symptoms of diabetes common to both types are: feeling very thirsty urinating frequently, particularly at night feeling very tired w...

Some diabetes symptoms are common to both type 1 a...

Finally, let us shed some light on what is considered in the West as the greatest symbol of women’s oppression and servitude, the veil or the head cover. Is it true that there is no such thing as the veil in the Judaeo-Christian tradition? Let us set...

Finally, let us shed some light on what is conside...

Let us now tackle the important question of polygamy. Polygamy is a very ancient practice found in many human societies. The Bible did not condemn polygamy. To the contrary, the Old Testament and Rabbinic writings frequently attest to the legality of...

Let us now tackle the important question of polyga...

Because of the fact that the Old Testament recognized no inheritance rights to them, widows were among the most vulnerable of the Jewish population. The male relatives who inherited all of a woman’s deceased husband’s estate were to provide for her f...

Because of the fact that the Old Testament recogni...

One of the most important differences between the Qur’an and the Bible is their attitude towards female inheritance of the property of a deceased relative. The Biblical attitude has been succinctly described by Rabbi Epstein: “The continuous and unbr...

One of the most important differences between the ...

The Old Testament in several places commands kind and considerate treatment of the parents and condemns those who dishonor them. For example, “If anyone curses his father or mother, he must be put to death.”(Lev. 20:9) and “A wise man brings joy to h...

The Old Testament in several places commands kind ...

The three religions have remarkable differences in their attitudes towards divorce. Christianity abhors divorce altogether. The New Testament unequivocally advocates the indissolubility of marriage. It is attributed to Jesus to have said, “But I tell...

The three religions have remarkable differences in...

The Jewish tradition regarding the husband’s role towards his wife stems from the conception that he owns her as he owns his slave 19. This conception has been the reason behind the double standard in the laws of adultery and behind the husband’s abi...

The Jewish tradition regarding the husband’s role ...

Adultery is considered a sin in all religions. The Bible decrees the death sentence for both the adulterer and the adulteress: “If a man commits adultery with his neighbour's wife, both the adulterer and the adulteress shall be put to death.” (Lev. 2...

Adultery is considered a sin in all religions. The...

According to the Bible, a man must fulfil any vows he might make to God. He must not break his word. On the other hand, a woman's vow is not necessarily binding on her. It has to be approved by her father, if she is living in his house, or by her hus...

According to the Bible, a man must fulfil any vows...