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A Look into Congregational Prayers

publisher@islamicinsights.com (Ali Jamaleddine) — Thu, 17 May 2012 06:53:04 +0000

In fact, it can be a bone-chilling view to see hundreds or thousands of people gathered in one spot, standing together, bowing together, and prostrating together. The view is aesthetic. The scene is artistic. And it is very inspiring seeing how these people who come from different backgrounds gather to fulfill their religious duty together. If unity in Islam can be seen in one thing, it surely starts from congregational prayers.

The Question of Religious Identity

publisher@islamicinsights.com (Kaneez Fatima) — Thu, 17 May 2012 07:18:18 +0000

There is no arguing that Islam, being a religion of justice and equality, has zero tolerance for racism. The religion seeks to root out every form of racial prejudice and discrimination through various means, congregational prayers being a stark reminder where Muslims stand in rows, shoulder to shoulder as brothers in faith, where no distinction is made by race, ethnicity, or social standing. As it is stated quite clearly in the Qur'an, "Verily, the most honorable among you in the sight of God is he who is the most righteous, the most God-conscious among you." (49:13)

The Concept of Seven Heavens

publisher@islamicinsights.com (Ayatollah Nasir Makarem Shirazi) — Thu, 17 May 2012 07:12:32 +0000

As long as seven earths are concerned (the mention of which is there in the Holy Qur'an is an indication and in some traditions, is given with specific mention), about them thoughts similar to the aforesaid are expressed. For example, that the number seven is in the sense of many or that by seven earths it is meant seven planets (Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and moon).

Toronto Textbook Controversy and the Media Circus

publisher@islamicinsights.com (Islamic Insights) — Thu, 17 May 2012 07:22:56 +0000

Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi, resident scholar of the ISIJ who has been at the face of the issue, has assured the wider community that an internal review is underway to determine the lack of process in this addition.

Prescription for Savings

publisher@islamicinsights.com (Wajahat Hussain) — Thu, 17 May 2012 07:05:18 +0000

The cost of prescription medications can really add up, especially for those who need multiple medications. Big pharmaceutical companies run the show here and their goal is – you guessed it – to make as much money as possible. But there are some ways to keep the cost of medications down that don't take too much time

Discourse Between Mother and Child

publisher@islamicinsights.com (Jerrmein Abu Shahba) — Thu, 17 May 2012 07:01:45 +0000

My dear self, Oh you whom Allah has breathed the spirit and gave you a name this day I tell you...you must live the life of Ali and die the death of Hussain! You must tread the path of the holy chosen ones whose purpose we serve to you I transfer the torch of Wilayah and Mawwada to the Infallible Twelve