Bringing Health and Wellness In Islam
According to 2016 Global Wellness Economy Monitor, the wellness industry grew 10.6% (from $3.36 to $3.72 trillion market) for the period of 2013 to 2015, even when the global economy shrank -3.6%. The Global …
Beyond Scientific Materialism
Scientists are people who have individual tendencies. However, scientists as a community have a distinct and coherent code of norms, which results in “specific behaviours” associated to …
Emotional Politics And The Reasonable Voter
The political climate in Malaysia is becoming increasingly heated in the one year ahead especially with the Malaysian 14th general election having to be held soon. Although for some it is still a long way …
Nature Of Man, Work, And Happiness
In the pre-modern world, the Muslim attitude and understanding of work, a career or an economic pursuit, its purpose and criteria of success is dependent on the metaphysical conceptions of man and happiness in Islam—abandoning such understanding would entail great practical repercussions: the economic pursuit would render man, his society and the environment in a state of disorder as opposed to a harmonious condition which we call justice (‘adl).
Consume Food In Moderation
The month of Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims worldwide. It is the month where Muslims would fast and refrain from actions that will nullify the fast between dawn and dusk. It is also a month where …
The Link Between The Intellect And Fasting
For more than a week, Muslims around the world have been observing the obligatory fasting in the month of Ramadan of the Hijrah year of 1438. Regrettably, often heard in recent years is the issue …
A Race Towards Enduring Values
Hasan al-Basri (d. 110/728), who was the scholar of eighth-century Islamic community, once passed by some people who were rollicking, laughing and amusing themselves. He expressed his surprise …
Welcoming The Blessed Month
Muslims will be observing the month of Ramadhan in three-day time. Ramadhan is the 9th month in the Hijri Calendar. During this month, it is obligatory for all Muslims to fast from the fajr (sunrise) to sunset. …
Teaching, A Noble And Challenging Job
The Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, “Seek knowledge and train to be dignified and calm while seeking knowledge, and humble yourselves with those whom you learn from”. This is among the …
Islam And Sustainable Consumption
Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) represents one of the key target goals for the United Nations (UN) 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. According to the United Nations …