The land of Salman al-Farisi is in the news again, but not with the glad tidings associated with this Companion of the Holy Prophet sa, but with the heart-wrenching news and visuals of unrest, ...

“Out, damned spot!” cries Lady Macbeth nervously and fearfully as she washes her hands, attempting to rid herself of the imagined bloodstains and, of course, the overwhelming guilt of murdering the ...

Al Hakam is a weekly English newspaper for members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat around the world. Its aim is to provide Ahmadis with content regarding the beliefs of the true Islam, reintroduced to ...

Malik bin Anas bin Malik bin Abu Amer al-Asbahi was his name and his titles were Amirul Momineen fil-Hadith and Imam Dar-ul-Hijrat. He was born in 93 AH and passed away in 179 AH at the age of 86. His ...

For most Muslims, hearing the word “caliphate” is an instant reminder of a golden age in Islam – a time when the entire ummah was united and strong under one leader, the caliph, after the demise of ...

In Europe, the headscarf has been a hot topic for ages. Not a day goes by without encountering some mention of it, whether in newspapers or, nowadays, on social media. Recently, I stumbled upon a post ...

The impairment of any one of these five constituents jeopardises the safety and well-being of the individual, which leads to unrest and disorder in society at large. If a person who violates these ...

From carpets, optics and coffee to degree-awarding universities and hospitals, Islamic inventors have changed and molded the modern-day world as we know it. Talented and hardworking Muslim scholars, ...

A few weeks ago, the ruling Brothers of Italy Party introduced a new bill in the Italian parliament, ostensibly aimed at tackling what it termed “Islamic Separatism.” According to the bill, ...

The Holy Quran, the ultimate source of guidance for Muslims, highlights belief in the unseen (iman bi l-ghayb) as a fundamental characteristic of the righteous and God-conscious people. Allah the ...

“Call down blessings on Muhammad and the progeny of Muhammad, who is the Chief of the children of Adam and is Khatamul-Anbiya’ [the Seal of the Prophets], may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.

Shu‘aib as [شُعَيب] was a noble Prophet of Allah sent to a place named Midian (Surah al-A‘raf, Ch.7: V.86). Midian was also the son of Abraham as from his wife, Keturah. (Genesis 25:1-2) The ...