The Islamic Solution, Interest and Its Role in Economy and Life

The Islamic solution to the issue of interest rests upon two basic principles: If an individual wishes to lend money to another in order to help the latter, this act must be based on "brotherly princi…

Making Life on Earth Flourishing and Sound

Islam is a beautiful religion that fulfills the needs of both body and soul. A human is made up of both a spiritual as well as a material side. Both sides of a human have to be recognized as "true," w…

Freeing Humans from the Worship of Other Humans or the Worship of Any Other Object

Obviously, this is a corollary of the first principle of worshipping Allah alone. However, it deserves separate mention as humans dominating and subjugating other humans is one of the gravest tragedie…

The Worship of Allah Alone

Undoubtedly, the greatest goal of Islam and its greatest contribution to the welfare of humanity is the true and pure worship of Allah alone, without associating any partners with Him.1 This is in rea…

Arti Ucapan Selamat Lebaran "Taqabbalallahu" Menyambut Hari Raya Idul Fitri

Assalamualaikum... Selamat lebaran Pak Ustadz. Saya langsung saja ke pertanyaan pak Ustadz. Setiap menyambut hari raya idul fitri, kebanyakan kaum muslim mengirimkan ucapan selamat Lebaran berbunyi " …

The Sources of Islamic Law and Guidance

The goal of Islam is for the human to become a true servant of Allah. Therefore, his source of guidance and the foundations for his actions must be rooted in the revelation from God. It is from this v…

The Universality of Islam and Its Timelessness

The Prophet Muhammad is the final messenger and it is inconceivable knowing the mercy of the merciful that He would leave humans without any form of clear guidance. In other words, what He gave this f…

The Final Message

Allah had sent numerous prophets throughout the centuries. However, He had determined that He should send a final messenger with a final message. This final messenger would be the messenger for all of…

Islam, The Religion of the Prophet Muhammad

After the coming of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), there is a further distinction that needs to be made concerning the religion of "Islam." Before the time of the Pro…

The Meaning of the Word "Islam"

The word "Islam" is the verbal noun of the verb aslama. This verb is defined as, "He resigned or submitted himself." When used with respect to God, it means, "He became submissive to God."1 Thus, Isla…