Worldly status that is based on wealth, lineage and access to power and privilege cripples the one who is afflicted by it. It is a dangerous corruption that is an obstacle to individuals committing to Islam and honoring its commands. It prevents the one who perceives himself from a higher status and from listening to the good advice of others. It prevents the one who perceives himself of a lesser…

The recent sit in by thousands of Muslims in Faizabad, Pakistan has been viewed by some as an outpouring of rage against a government that has little, if any commitment to Islam. Over the last few weeks protests throughout Pakistan broke out in sympathy to the one in Faizabad.

As Muslims and dawah carriers we interact with others regularly to convey the Islamic message. Islamic teachings provides much advice on how we need to deal with people in our daily lives. These teachings can help us when encountering troubles in our relations with others.

 Caring for the Ummah is one of the important dispositions that Islam instills within each and every Muslim. It is the caring for the Ummah that compels the one who fears Allah (swt) to sacrifice from his personal needs for the good of the Ummah. It elevates the Muslims from the mundane and routine life of merely earning livelihood. It raises his vision far from the narrow aspirations,