The Review of Religions

IPCC's climate change report shows climate change is a dire warning and is a grave and mounting threat to our well-being and a healthy planet.

Manal Odeh from Kababir shares faith inspiring incidents of the blessings that come from the prayers of the Ahmadiyya Caliph, Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba)

With the shadows of mushroom clouds looming, the impacts of radiation on agriculture would be catastrophic.

Islam teaches that synagogues and all other places of worship must be protected and religious freedoms must be upheld for all.

Amidst a divided Muslim world, the Ahmadiyya Community embodies unity, and fulfils a statement made by the Holy Prophet (sa).

On World Wetlands Day, we should reflect on the teachings of the Holy Qur'an which tell us to preserve the balance established on earth.

Old age is inevitable, but scientists are trying to figure out ways to extend life. Islam teaches that true strength lies in our spiritual evolution not in...

The Review of Religions Women's Section Presents An Exclusive Interview With ' Umme Taalay ', Amtushakoor Tayyaba Sahiba, - The Mother of Syed Taalay Ahmed Shaheed, 'A Diamond of Khilafat' 1990-2021.

Who won the 2021 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences? Listen to this audio article to find out how three great economists contributed to the field.

An incident showing how God guides people to follow His chosen Caliph -Mirza Masroor Ahmad

A personal story showing how even the smallest of deeds can draw the pleasure of God.

Let's set the record straight: if a woman wishes to wear the veil (i.e. the hijab), she is free to do so. The veil does not make her more or less French, since it is above all, a religious choice and not a political one.

The sooner we see the beauty in suffering, the sooner we will realise its cruciality in self development and growth. For tireless effort is a necessity of life otherwise one remains static and lifeless.

The superiority of humans is determined by God solely based on moral achievements judged by the way we fulfill our obligations and duties toward God and God's creatures.

Over ten centuries before Jefferson drafted this bill, one of the greatest movements for the establishment of religious freedom was started… by Islam.

Our societies have immersed us for centuries in a capitalist system, a capitalist culture and a capitalist existence. Far from being a set of economic rules and mechanisms, the ubiquity of capitalism offers us an intimate relationship with ourselves, a vision of direction and also of running beyond it.

I first found out that I couldn't just walk down the street to a local government office to submit my visa application; I had to go to a Czech embassy in another country and submit the application there.

With the onset of COVID-19 religious affiliations, like many aspects of life, changed notably. In March 2020, Google searches for prayer reached the highest levels ever recorded in history.

We had very little gas left in the car. Just before we arrived at the Sherpao Bridge, the fuel metre went red and the “E” sign started to flash. We still had the bridge to cross.

The choice of the German women's gymnastics team to wear full-body suits in the qualification round as a stand against sexualisation, according to The German Federation. One of the competitors, Sarah Voss, said she wished to be, ‘a role model for young gymnasts who don't feel safe in every situation.'

In many societies today, a handshake, hug or even a kiss on the cheek is seen as nothing out of the ordinary and is even viewed as part of everyday good manners. Nevertheless, a Muslim would be uncomfortable with sharing such physical gestures with members of the opposite gender unless they were close family or a spouse.

The upcoming trajectory of events in Afghanistan appears to be horrific. Violence, murder, bloodshed, and anarchy appear inevitable. The human cost of war in Afghanistan is immense. Does it have to be this way? Would the unfortunate land of Kabul always remain a seat of violence and murder and stay deserted, ruined, dangerous, and destitute?

I find this particular misconception interesting for any time I have received a question of this nature, you can be assured that I have encountered the questioner outside of my house in some public space.

Have you ever watched a perfume commercial and wondered why half-naked women feature in almost all of them? Have you ever wondered why most of the music video clips choose to objectify women with unnecessary close-ups on their body? Well, that is what we call the ‘male gaze'.

In a country where the flag of mullah-ism is ubiquitous – at mosque podiums, loudspeakers in busy marketplaces, rallies all across the country – is the title of ‘Islamic Republic' at all pertinent?

Friday is considered by many to be the best day of the week, as it marks the begins the weekend. For young people, Friday signifies freedom for the next few days, and for the parents, Friday signifies the beginning of a break from a full week's work. But did you know that Friday carries a spiritual significance as well?

‘And perhaps no voice in history has been so tempered with, muted and modified than the voice of the Muslim woman.' Our Law & Human Rights Section responds to a divisive BBC News article about women's access to mosques during Ramadan.

A snapshot of the remarkable lessons taught by the Holy Prophet (sa) and his daughter, Hazrat Zainab (ra) of love and forgiveness.

Fatima al Zahra (ra) was the youngest of the four daughters of the Holy Prophet (sa) and was much loved by all her family. She was pious, compassionate and generous. Her personal qualities reflected the beauty of her name ‘Zahra', meaning a ‘blossoming flower'.

As the world races towards modernity and as some Muslims continue to display heedlessness towards the grandeur of the Holy Qur'an, some may wonder why we should recite a 7th-century archaic text revealed in the deserts of Arabia. Here are five reasons why you should read the Holy Qur'an.

How will we act on lessons learnt from the pandemic? Do we just return to where we were, or do we try and envision a new world order based on justice and equality, compassion and kindness?

An Ahmadi Missionary posted in Paraguay relied on the Power of God to help with a seemingly impossible request relating to residency in a new country.

Where all his best efforts had failed him, and material means showed nothing but dead ends, he decided to put the matter before a Higher Power.

Across the world many countries are in lockdown as a result of the Covid19 pandemic. Whilst this has had an impact at all levels of our lives, there has been considerable concern about the potential impact of lockdowns on the mental health of children who have had their schooling online and have been separated from their peer networks. So, what does the evidence suggest and what can we do about it?

If you ask any practising Muslim woman in Britain what subject most strangers broach with her, I am convinced that she will respond ‘my hijab‘ or ‘my purdah (veil).' [1] The questions which such women, including myself, are invariably asked by perplexed voices are: ‘Why do you cover your head?' ‘Has your family forced you to wear that?' 'Don't you get hot?'

Recently, a Muslim and hijab-wearing model, Halima Aden, posted several Instagram stories explaining why she quit the fashion industry, saying that she had been compromising her hijab (head covering and modest attire for Muslim woman). Aden was the first Muslim woman who wore a hijab in the Miss Minnesota USA pageant.

The Worldwide Caliph of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba), calls upon all Ahmadi Muslims to excel in their respective fields and bring about a new intellectual ‘Golden Age' of Islam.

The prevention of disease and the protection against outbreaks has, without a doubt, changed the course of healthcare around the world. As the race to develop this new vaccine moves closer to the finish line, it's worth taking a look at the history and origins of vaccines and understanding the fundamental role that Muslim scientists have played in developing this technique.

I am a Muslim, and I love Jesus, perhaps more than you may think. To many devout church-goers who are preparing to celebrate Christmas, this statement may seem strange and even untrue. But for me, for the nearly 2 billion Muslims in this world, and especially for the members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at, it is true.

When Dickens was writing, the Christmas spirit could be defined simply by giving to those in need or by simple acts of kindness. Nowadays, however, the centre of the festive season has shifted to a focus on material possessions and is all too often accompanied by vast amounts of waste and debt.

This month YouGov, one of the most renowned and highly influential British international Internet-based market research and data analytics firm, published the results of their latest survey around Christianity in Britain. [1] The survey mostly looked at how Britons celebrated the festivals of Christmas and Easter, with a focus on if the celebrations were religious, secular or a combination of the two.

In this article we will discuss the health-related benefits of honey for humans that have been discovered through scientific research.

As the world has been engulfed by the Covid-19 pandemic, another issue has also risen amid its roots. It's been reported that the crisis has sparked an increase in the number of racial and religiously aggravated offences throughout America and parts of Europe. An Article by Meliha Hayat, UK

With lockdowns being reinstated and new record highs of daily infections being recorded by the day, the devastation of the global Coronavirus pandemic seems to increase with every fleeting moment.

How Faith Lays the Blueprint for Women's Justice by Saira Khawas Bhatti by The Review of Religions

While she was alive, my mother never believed in, or practised killing Ahmadis, but she always said to her sister, who was an Ahmadi convert, ‘We will never become Ahmadis.' But the dream was the total opposite!

The advents of the true Prophets of God were the greatest spiritual gold rushes in humankind's history. To a 21st century reader, this may seem a tall claim.

Veganism and vegetarianism have become increasingly popular in society, especially after athletes and professional trainers promoted the health benefits of a fully plant-based diet. The increasing trend in veganism and vegetarianism has encouraged the debate surrounding the controversy concerning meat consumption. An Article by Professor Amtul Razzaq Carmichael & Aroosa Mahmood

1) Is there any genetic evidence that Jews have emigrated to the east in ancient times? 2) Does the genetic evidence from disease patterns support the hypothesis?

November 1st and 2nd mark Dia de los Muertos, (Day of the Dead) a day in which those who have died are remembered with one peculiar particularity – instead of meditative mourning, they are commemorated by mirth and merriment. Across Mexico especially, it is believed that the departed souls of loved ones return on these sacred days to this world.

The ignorance or deficient knowledge of Divine attributes has always led to dead ends. This is why, before embarking on any journey to understand God Almighty, one must first define, to a reasonable extent, the attributes of God. Article Link: https://www.reviewofreligions.org/24739/the-case-for-god-putting-together-the-missing-pieces/