Social Values and Norms in Islam

Media and Sexuality

The Impact of Cartoons on Children's Minds Children’s thinking is primarily impacted by the environment they grow up in. These include daily events, memorable experiences and peak feelings. Cartoons are one of the daily habits that children partake in; studies have shown that an average child with a television [...]

2023-07-17T21:12:31+00:00January 31st, 2018|Society|

Society

Islam: About the Individual As Well As the Larger Society Islam is as much about one’s spirituality as the social ties which bind humans together. In that sense, Islam is concerned not only about the individual but the larger society as well. For example, “Enjoining what is right and [...]

2023-07-13T17:09:56+00:00November 30th, 2015|Society|

Reflections on Black History Month

By: Zaid Shakir The African American Muslim Legacy: A History of Courage and Determination Black History Month should be of interest to every Muslim, especially in America. It is estimated that upwards to 20 percent of the Africans enslaved in the Americas were Muslim. In some areas, such as the [...]

Toward an Ethical Economic System: Alleviating Suffering Caused by Greed

By: Samya Ali The Prophet's (p) Teachings on Fair Trade and the Importance of Honesty in Business The Prophet (p) was asked which was the best form of income. He replied: “That for which a man works with his hands. And honest trading.” The Prophet himself was a trader and [...]

2023-07-19T18:29:52+00:00January 31st, 2015|Islamic Finance, Society|
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