Just over a year ago when I was in Jabalpur, a town in India, I met a middle-aged gentleman by the name of Abdus Salam Akbani from the town of Nagpur. In the course of conversation, he told me an…

Ramadan is a month of contemplation and reflection. The Quran is specially recited during this month so that believers may reflect upon it, understand its deeper meaning and make it a guiding force…

The Quran states: “Believers, fasting has been prescribed for you, just as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may guard yourself against evil. … so that you may glorify Him for His…

According to Abu Hurayrah, the Prophet once said, “One who never expresses his gratitude to other human beings will never be thankful to God.” Thankfulness is a state of mind which cannot be…

The Sunday Guardian | March 09, 2025 The month of fasting is a period of spiritual purification. A time of proximity to the Lord, it is a special month of training meant to engender all those…

Hypochondria is a psychological disease. One who suffers from this disease imagines that he has one or more physical complaints, although he is not actually ill. The hypochondriac becomes convinced…

The Quran makes special mention of its revelation in the month of Ramadan, while making it obligatory upon the followers: “The month of Ramadan is the month when the Quran was sent down as guidance…

The Times of India | March 03, 2025 The sighting of the moon on the last evening of the month of Shaban (the eighth month of the lunar calendar) marks the commencement of the month of fasting—…

The Speaking Tree | February 22, 2025 As the election euphoria settles and weight of governance lands on the shoulders of the new chief minister of Delhi, people of this state have renewed hope.…