Riba: the root of societal misery Riba is the Arabic word for usury or interest. There is no doubt whatsoever that it is unlawful in Islam and involvement in it is considered to be among the worst of sins, carrying the severest of consequences in this world and the Hereafter. Whilst it can take on...
The issue of Unity between Muslims has never been more important. Centuries of divisions have left us in a position of weakness, where those who identity with a sect are many but those who identity with each other are few. It has reached a point where the name “Muslim” is almost a secondary thought in...
One of the most important reasons for the institution of Prophethood was to establish an exemplary model of creating social justice. Allah (SWT1) says in the Noble Qur’an: “Certainly We have sent Our messengers with clear guidance; and We sent down to them the Book and the scale so that humans may conduct themselves with...