In the past few centuries the Muslim world was much more integrated than we realize. It was one social, cultural, religious and economic domain. Its language, system of education, currency, and laws were the same. When British journalist Robert Fisk said that in the face of disaster Arabs act like mice, …
Read More »Picture Perfect : Hajj Journey
People from different nationalities all in one place… performing the same things that God asked us to do… all together.. in unity. They travel in the same direction, come across similar experiences and feel the same way. This journey binds them in unity and brotherhood which are the cornerstones of …
Read More »Brotherhood in Islam
Brotherhood in Islam by Shaykh ‘Abdur-Rahman Al-‘Ajlaan [Teacher in Al Masjid al-Haraam] Al-hamdulillaah wa As-Salatu wa As-Salamu Ala Rasulillah- we ask Allah to make us from amongst those who cooperate upon albirr (righteousness) and at-taqwa. I advise you as well as myself to have taqwa as Allah has advised the …
Read More »The Effects of ‘Laa Ilahah Illallaah’
The kalimah (word), ‘Laa ilahah illallaah’ (that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah), if it said with truthfulness and sincerity from the heart, and acted upon in that which it necessitates – outwardly and inwardly – then its effect will indeed be praiseworthy upon both the individual …
Read More »Picture Perfect : NO COMPULSION
Hajj – The Largest gathering in the world each year! It is the Hajj, or pilgrimage to Makkah, which remains the ultimate symbol of the oneness and brotherhood of man.Here, rich and poor from all nations stand and bow in unison before God in what is the largest gathering of …
Read More »Picture Perfect : The Majestic House of Allah
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Picture Perfect : Hajj – The Journey of Hearts
Lab’baik Allah’humma Lab’baik !! “For all that I have seen helps me have more faith in the Creator of all that I have not seen.” The feelings of one’s true worth comes as an eye-opener and feeling the Divine Presence all around gives way to an atmosphere where one reflects …
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