My mother, Surtiningsih Wiryo Taruno, died beautifully in my arms Tuesday morning, May 3, 2005, after a very long fight with
Ethics & Values
Jihad and Shari`ah in the Life of the Average Muslim
An understanding of the concept of jihad is essential in order to comprehend the Muslim worldview. In Islam, jihad is a comprehensive process, which takes in the striving of an individual or a group o
Purity of Intentions
The Arabic term riya' is roughly translated as "showing off," which means doing something to please others or to
Of Torture and Abuse
Dignity is a distinguishing characteristic of the human being, bestowed upon him by God.
Treat Them Kindly
No, this is not a statement in the Geneva Conventions summarizing the rights of POWs.
Patience of Believers
For a believer, the scope of patience is not limited to enduring difficulties and problems with calmness. In the light of the verse, [You who believe, be steadfast; be supreme in steadfastness… ] (A
Thoughts on Modesty
This statement made some 1400 years ago by the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) is just as relevant today as it was then. The Prophet lived in turbulent times, when slavery, debauche
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