Holy Prophet - The Community on Friday

Ali Ibn Abu Talib on the rights of minorities and religious pluralism

May 17, 2026

With Imam Ali, there were no forced conversions to Islam. He is said to have allowed religious minorities to maintain their own courts as regards to civil matters (marriage, divorce and inheritance as examples) as per their own scriptures. George Jordac, a Lebanese Christian scholar, maintains that the principles of Ali anticipated the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Justice as the Compass: Leadership Between Principle and Practice

May 3, 2026

Leadership, in its most meaningful sense, is not defined by authority or influence, but by the moral direction that guides decisions and actions. In Islamic thought, especially within the Shia tradition, justice (adl) serves as the central pillar of leadership. It is not merely a theoretical concept, but a lived reality demonstrated by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Imam Ali (AS). Their lives reflect a model of leadership where justice is inseparable from personal integrity, and where asceticism strengthens the bond between leaders and the people they serve.

Role of Consultation and Negotiation on the Life of Imam Áli

April 26, 2026

Role of Consultation and Negotiation on the Life of Imam Áli

Abridged version in review format of the paper written by:
Abasali Aronaghi, Department of Humanities, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
Ardashir Asadbeigi, Corresponding author, Department of Humanities, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
Mohammad Baghestani, Department of Humanities, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
Mahmoud Khajehmirza, Department of Humanities, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran

Performing Personal Chores: Lessons from the Holy Prophet

April 17, 2026

Even though he possessed lofty spiritual stations, had found a special place in the hearts of the Muslim faithful and was granted a particular form of respect from members of his family, the Prophet of Islam (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) never liked for others to perform his personal chores. Rather, he sought to be completely independent in taking care of his personal affairs. By so doing, he succeeded in showing respect towards others and not thinking of himself as better than others as well as teaching others to be self-reliant.

The Professional Islamic Model: “Model the Prophet”

March 29, 2026

Long before the first verses of the Holy Qur’an were revealed, the Holy Prophet was known by a specific title, Al-Ameen (the Trustworthy). People did not just trust him with spiritual questions, they trusted him with their capital, their trade deals, and their most valuable assets.

This publication originally started as print magazine in Nairobi under the auspices of the Haydari Madrasah. Later on, with greater demand for online material and demand to suppress costs as well as reach a wider audience, TC on Friday, became an online "Friday supplement". In the early 2000s, the forum received the support of The World Federation, giving their blessings to the publication as well as helping in its broadcast.

Again, with passage of time, changes are imminent as we now move to a more interactive state - a blog. To this end, I seek the support of all members who can contribute their valuable time and written material to the forum, which is being read all across the world.

Thank you

M Suleman
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