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 »Tolerance of Fiqh Issues
Lecture by Ismail Kamdar | Transcribed by Zara T. | Source : MuslimMatters [The following is the video and transcript of Ismail Kamdar’s lecture “Tolerance in Fiqh Issues” The transcript includes slight modifications for the sake of readability and clarity.] The lecture can be viewed here. Indeed all praise is …
Read More »Have we returned to the days of Jahiliyyah??
Allah says in the Quran, “O ye who believe! Fear God as He should be feared, and die not except in a state of Islam. And hold fast, all together, by the rope which God (stretches out for you), and be not divided among yourselves; and remember with gratitude God’s …
Read More »Picture Perfect : by the rope which Allah (stretches out for you)
Allah says: “And hold fast, all together, by the rope which Allah (stretches out for you), and be not divided among yourselves; and remember with gratitude Allah’s favour on you; for ye were enemies and He joined your hearts in love, so that by His Grace, ye became brethren; and …
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 »What A Religion, If Only It Had Strong Men
What A Religion, If Only It Had Strong Men by Muhammad Al-‘Abdah When I hear of the gradual successes of the European countries in establishing a common market, approximating politics and social laws and bringing down barriers of movement and trade, a sense of sorrow overwhelms me. How can this …
Read More »Important Lessons to be learnt from Ramadan
Important Lessons to be learnt from Ramadan Source : Al-Istiqaamah Magazine, Issue No.5 ,Jan 1997 Allah – the Most High – said: “The month of Ramadan in which the Quran was revealed, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance of the Criterion between right and wrong. So …
Read More »Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : The Basis of Unity
Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : The Basis of Unity – by Yasir Qadhi The Transcript: PART I When we turn to ahadeeth of the Prophet sal Allaahu alayhi wa sallam, we find that a small hadith might contain so much benefit that volumes can be written about it. As he himself …
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