Users are given the ability to determine whether websites or content within a site is “haram” or “halal”, and are encouraged to discuss their views and opinions in a social manner, as content cannot be dictated on the basis of what one person solely believes.
By interacting in this social forum, we are helping one another to understand and consider why certain things are halal or haram.
About Taqwa
Taqwa is the Islamic concept of constant awareness of Allah (God). In the Qur’an Taqwa is explained as “right conduct”, “piety”, “guarding oneself”, “guarding against evil”(Q 2:197 and 22:37), and “piety of hearts” (Q 22:32).
Taqwa, therefore, is an attribute of a believer inspired by Allah.
There are many misconceptions about the current state and practices of Islam to believers and non-Muslims. Islam is facing one of its greatest tests of faith and the right to exist.
We must distinguish between “pure Islam” and “everyday Islam”; inform and educate ourselves of false interpretations of the Qur’an, which when taken out of context and mixed with cultural traditions results in misunderstandings between Muslims and other non-believers.
From a theological and demographical point of view the “Islamisation of the world” is in many ways an impossible notion, primarily because the Islamic law, “Sharia”, only applies to Muslims, and secondly, belonging to the Islamic religion is and must be voluntary.
Unfortunately, the acceptance of Islam by the world is mixed, and Islamophobia is used as a convenient phrase to allow racial and religious discrimination against Muslims and the belittling of Islam. The world should not be afraid of Islam, rather, countries should be open to receive immigrants from Muslim countries and recognize the citizenship rights of all its citizens. It is comparative the “glass ceiling” effect women have faced in the workplace. However, many Muslims feel that when it comes to their rights, a “concrete ceiling” restricts them.
Taqwa.me provides users one of the most powerful engines to educate, search and research with explicit filters intact geared toward the Muslim market. Users are given the ability to determine whether websites or content within a site is “haram” or “halal”, and are encouraged to discuss their views and opinions in a social manner, as content cannot be dictated on the basis of what one person solely believes. By interacting in this social forum, we are helping one another to understand and consider why certain things are halal or haram.
As taqwa.me evolves, so too does our ability to facilitate and tailor to users’ needs by developing an educational search engine for Muslims, children and concerned parents, and those simply wanting to learn more about Islam.
You do not have to be a Muslim in order to use Taqwa.me. We believe in and encourage all faiths and backgrounds to get involved in a healthy manner as we welcome anyone to use our service.
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