By Ramzy Baroud | Source: Palestine Chronicle It is still not about Islam, even if the media and militants attacking western targets say so. Actually, it never was. But it was important for many to conflate politics with religion; partly because it is convenient and self-validating. First, let’s be clear on …
Read More »The stance of Ahlus-Sunnah with regards to Yazeed, the son of Mu’aawiyah
The belief of Ahlus Sunnah and the Scholars of the Ummah is that Yazeed, the son of Mu’aawiyah, should not be insulted nor loved. This is due to the following. Saalih the son of Ahmad bin Hanbal (may Allah have mercy upon him) said, “I said to my father: “Some …
Read More »‘Extremism’ and Islam: The Forgotten Letters
– by Felicity Arbuthnot – London | Source: palestinechronicle ‘We are the indispensable nation.’– US Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright, NBC, 19th February 1998. On 21st September 2001, George W. Bush addressed Congress and the nation. He stated: “Americans are asking ‘Why do they hate us?’ “He gave the nation the …
Read More »Steps to Gaining Allah’s Love
The Quran details seven qualities that Almighty Allah loves and seven qualities that Almighty Allah does not love. Then, we -Muslims- have a way to explore the steps to gaining His Love. Human beings by nature, love rewards when they exert themselves. And when they are devoted to a cause, coupled …
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