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Rights of the Fetus in Islam
Every now and then, self-styled proponents of human rights raise an outcry accusing Muslims of not respecting human rights. This is a lie fabricated against Allah, His Messenger, Islam, Muslims and all humanity. Hence, we have to initiate a positive defense of our pure religion by clarifying the established facts in terms of the rights of living beings.. More -
Prophetic Guidance on Dealing with Youngsters - III
Besides enjoining upon children to obey Allah The Almighty and perform good deeds (and accustoming them to doing so), the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, instructed us regarding the necessity of guarding children from falling into prohibited things. In a Hadeeth (narration) on the authority of Abu Moosa Al-Ash'ari, may Allah be pleased with.. More -
Prophetic Guidance on Dealing with Youngsters - II
Another aspect of the Prophet’s care for the young is that he guided parents and guardians to teach their children Salah (prayers), and familiarize them with it, so that they would continue performing Salah as they had been taught in their childhood. ‘Amr ibn Shu'aib, may Allah have mercy upon him, on behalf of his father, on the authority.. More -
Prophetic Guidance on Dealing with Youngsters - I
The Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, is the most perfect man ever. He taught people while taking into consideration their way of thinking and their degree of faith. His way of teaching is best described by Al-Hakam ibn Mu'awiyah, may Allah be pleased with him, who was a mature man (when this incident occurred). Ibn Mu'awiyah, may Allah be pleased.. More -
Rights of the Child in Islam - IV
Parents should also encourage the child to play sports and games such as running, swimming, horsing, racing, and so on, as the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, used to race and guided his Ummah (nation) to do what is necessary to achieve power. Parents are also required to develop the child’s physical power by getting him accustomed.. More -
Rights of the Child in Islam - III
Second: Circumcision This is one of the key rites that distinguish Muslims from non-Muslims. This rite should take precedence, as it is compulsory for males and recommended for females. The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said to a man after he had embraced Islam: “Shave and get circumcised.” [Ahmad and Abu Daawood] Circumcision.. More -
Rights of the Child in Islam - II
The rights of the child after birth: First: The right to nourishment (breastfeeding) Breastfeeding is a physical and psychological process that has a far-reaching effect on the child’s physical, emotional and social growth as a newborn and then as a young child. The Islamic Sharee‘ah cherishes breastfeeding and stresses its importance.. More -
Rights of the Child in Islam – I
One of the most controversial contemporary issues that has been the center of attention among intellectuals and moralists is the issue of human rights, as it is one of the most important values to which humanity aspires. It is also an extremely important issue due to the terrible violations and crimes against humanity and against human rights that.. More -
'I Have Been Sent to Perfect Good Manners' - III
Many people tend to think of good character and manners as something superfluous or unnecessary. They may neglect to check their shortcomings in this regard, believing it enough for them to perform several voluntary acts of worship in addition to the obligatory ones. This is not a correct way to approach the matter of good character and manners. The.. More -
'I Have Been Sent to Perfect Good Manners' - II
In Islam, nothing is considered a greater blessing – after Eemaan (faith) – than having a good character and manners. This blessing is far superior to anything worldly that Allah The Almighty may have bestowed upon a Muslim – from wealth to status to children. Some of the narrations that emphasize this are: · The Prophet,.. More -
'I Have Been Sent to Perfect Good Manners' - I
The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, was the epitome of graciousness, courtesy and good breeding. His character and manners were pleasing and worthy of emulation, and his behavior more so.This was one of the qualities of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, Allah The Almighty Himself stated in the Quran (which means): {And.. More -
Equality in Islam
Islam not only recognizes absolute equality between people irrespective of any distinction of color, race or nationality, but makes it an important and significant principle, a reality. The Almighty God has laid down in the Holy Quran (what means): {O mankind, we have created you from a male and female.} [Quran 49:13] In other words all human beings.. More -
Human Rights in the Quran
The Quran very firmly guarantees all fundamental human rights, without reserving them for men alone. These rights are so deeply rooted in our humanness that their denial or violation is tantamount to a negation or degradation of that which makes us human. These rights came into existence with us, so that we might actualize our human potential. These.. More -
Kindness to Children
Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated, Once the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, and I went out during the day. While on the journey, he did not talk to me and I did not talk to him. When we reached the market of Bani Qaynuqaa’, he, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, sat in the front-yard of (his daughter) Faatimah's house.. More -
Mutual Conjugal Rights and the Prophet’s Recommendations - II
Similar recommendations The judicious Sharee'ah of Allah The Almighty has confirmed the spouses’ similar rights with corresponding recommendations to both, in order to promote affection and mercy between them, and to urge each of them to care for the other in the best and most perfect way. The following are some of the advices directed to.. More
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