Iqbal Akhtar

Muslims see wealth as a gift and a divine dispensation. The Quran urges individuals to share their wealth and income with those of lesser means. Almsgiving is one of the five pillars...

Much of the world today follows the Gregorian solar calendar, which has its origins in medieval Western Christianity. Conversely, the Islamic calendar or hijri, is a lunar calendar....

The practice of fasting has entered popular culture in recent years as a way to lose extra pounds. Featured in the bestselling book "The Fast Diet," it advocates eating normally on...