Re-Centering the Importance of Islam in Modern Muslims

Historians, anthropologists and educationists have long maintained that the need for education is fundamental to the growth and development of any individual be it a male or female. The importance of that cannot be overemphasized today when young Muslim children are pursuing their dreams of being more successful than their past generation.

Does religion differentiate men and women?

If one studies the Holy Scriptures attentively, they will observe that not even on one instance has anything being said about preventing women from their right to proper education, in fact The Quran and The Sunna does not distinguish between men or women on the issue of being admitted to a Muslim College. Moreover the Holy Prophet says that a tutor be appointed to educate women a day every week. Unfortunately, that has not been the case; blame it on whatever you will, but a majority of Muslim women in the last century were completely ignorant and knew nothing much of modern science or history. Today, things have changed. The world has come to realize that education is the key maker and changer of destiny and irrespective of gender; everyone is entitled to a good education in their life.

The new dawn of Islamic education in the life of modern Muslim women

Modern governments have recognized the need for education and efforts are being to redefine citizenry that is defined by a common culture and a national identity. This began several generations ago under the Ottoman regime where students got the best Islamic education at Islamic College. In stark contrast to how women were educated back in the past few decades when irrespective of their financial condition no girl was allowed to leave the premises of their homes for education. Today, truly  the emphasis is on how to prepare modern men and women in the ways of being a truly modern Muslim.

Sadaqh Jariyah – Spiritual Investment That Will Outlive You in This Life

Human life is as fragile as it always was. With the last breathe we take, all our deeds and good works stay behind. Nothing outlives us except our good deeds. The importance of charity in the life of a Muslim cannot be negated. Throughout history, Islam followers have been donating part of their income to charitable organizations and to the poor and needy. Charitable Islamic donation are good deeds that have the potential to make immortals out of mere mortals, at least in the memories of beneficiaries. 

Charitable donations is a means of gaining barakah

Sadaqah Jariyah or what is also known as ongoing charity shows the path that leads to blessings. The blessings are not always in tangible forms. You probably will not see an immense bump in your wealth or strike a goldmine, but there will be a definite upside that you will experience sooner or later and that is what pious Muslims call barakah. Here is a list of things that you can do to begin on the path of Sadaqh Jariyah.

• Donating for the construction of a mosque or raising fund to aid in the construction or repair of a mosque is considered the best form of Sadaqah Jariyah. 
• Sponsoring the construction of an orphanage to take care of orphans comes next on the list of things that you can do get the barakah of Allah SWT.
• Helping out in the construction of a school. The help can either be monetary or physical. It is believed that every time children studying in the school you helped build, you will get hasanat even after death.
• Help poor children with study materials, either academic or theological. It is said that if you donate a Quran, every recitation of the Holy Book brings blessing upon you.
• Helping a child out in continuing his or her studies is also one of the best forms of Sadaqah Jariyah.
• Every Muslim male who is capable of generating income should consider giving away a part of their income in charity, and it is widely believed that if a donation has to be made, it better be made to students aspiring to complete their studies.

Author Bio: The great Allah SWT has given us all enough to share with people who are not as fortunate as us. We are a charitable organization that educates young women in the UK and elsewhere. Read more about our work to understand what we do.

An Islamic school is the best choice for girls education

My girl is my pride and my strength and since the time she was born I have nursed just one dream to give her education.

Education in today’s time has become so important that every parent wishes to get the best for their children.

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