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Encouraging Qunoot for Muslims in Libya and Syria 
The current catastrophic situation Muslims are faced with in Libya and Syriaoblige us to support them in any wa [ ... ]
New, Improved, and Changing for the Times 
As the proverb goes, ‘change is the only constant’ as it is in the nature of all that Allah has created to constantly chan [ ... ]
Other Articles - Islamic Law
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“Vote Today; Be Kafir Tomorrow”: The Issue of Voting 
Fahad too was inspired to write as a response to the video promoting voting and, together with others, felt it was unwise to present voting as a [ ... ]
The Fiqh of Taraweeh 
Taraweeh is a highly emphasised recommended prayer. It was called that because after they used to pray four units they would rest for a short while [ ... ]
Other Articles
- Politics, Law & Society
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Why Muslims Should Vote for Ken 
If these reasons from amongst the many are not enough reason or motivation to vote Boris out of his very comfortable seat, I’m not sure what i [ ... ]
Manhunt: Comparing the Pursuits of Osama Bin Laden and Ratko Mladic 
The evident disparity in the manner in which Bin Laden and Mladic were pursued over the last decade betrays the manner in which the American world [ ... ]
Other Articles - Islamic Thought
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Islamic Education Pt 8: Differences between the Liberal and Islamic Education 
Liberal education’s heavy emphasis upon relativism permeates through the whole educational process. Claiming absolute truth is avoided, thus p [ ... ]
Learning In Action 
Given that 34% of British Muslims are aged under sixteen, as compared to 20% as a national average, (2001 census), it is perhaps understandable th [ ... ]
Other Articles
- Theology & Philosophy
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The Modernists in Light of Evolution 
It is truly unfortunate to see some Muslims promote the theory of evolution by relying on equivocal, mutashabih, verses of the Qur’an, some of [ ... ]
Al-Tahwiyyah Series: Pt 7 & 8- The Perfect Creator of all - Perfect Life & Perfect Existence He creates without need to do so, and provides without any effort (bila mu’nah). He Does Not Perish (yafna) or Pass Away (yabid). [ ... ]
Other Articles - Finance & Economy
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The Injustice of Usury 
Since the union between David Cameron and Nick Clegg was formed last year, [ ... ]
Where does Debt come From? 
However what does our money really represent and where does it come from? Only once we [ ... ]
Other Articles
- Spirituality
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Beware of Suspicion 
The companions (may Allah be pleased with them) had lofty aims for this world and the next and would therefore clear their h [ ... ]
The Levels Of Tawakkul: Trust and Reliance on Allah 
Those who have Tawakkul do not abandon material resources, the ‘tying of the camel’, as it were. We all know the Hadith in which the Pro [ ... ]
Other Articles - Texts & Scripture
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Mukhtasar Sirah al-Nabi Chapter 5 
He was white skinned, having a reddish tinge. His eyes were large with jet black pupils and his hair straight. H [ ... ]
The Hadeeth of Najd 
...Najd linguistically means a raised/elevated land. Therefore the Arabs referred to lands that were elevated... [ ... ]
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Friday, 07 June 2013
Death itself is a created entity according to the majority of Ahl al-Sunnah; as Allah said: ‘He created death and life’, where creating implies an existing entity. Also, the Prophet SAW described it as such when he said: ‘On the Day of... Read more...
Wednesday, 05 June 2013
Ibn al-Jawzi stated regarding ‘ishq echoing many that came before him, ‘Ishq is the operation of an empty heart or un-preoccupied heart (qalb faarigh); it is madness; and it leads to anguish or death. Some claim that it is a mentally caused... Read more...
Monday, 03 June 2013
The considerable backlash was not just borne of the hate preached by the EDL and other far right groups as some may wish for us to believe. It is also borne of the insidious narrative nurtured in the public sphere over many years that asserts ‘Muslims are a... Read more...
Wednesday, 29 May 2013
He creates without need to do so, and provides without any effort (bila mu’nah). He Does Not Perish (yafna) or Pass Away (yabid). Read more...
Monday, 27 May 2013
But to their utter dismay, they’ve recently learnt that their efforts have been in vain for in front of the very first test of 'Iman, the average masses upheld slogans that professed: “We bow only to Allah” They are being buried alive yet with... Read more...
Todays News
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Militants claim three Britons dead after bomb attack on UN compound - The IndependentRead more...
CBS NewsMilitants claim three Britons dead after bomb attack on UN compound
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Less than a month after declaring the end of the transition period in the East African country and reinforcing its mission, the UN came under sustained attack from Islamist militants al-Shabaab. After an explosion, seven gunmen, from what the al-Qa'ida ...
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Boko Haram Islamist militants kill nine school children in northern Nigeria as ... - The IndependentRead more...
The IndependentBoko Haram Islamist militants kill nine school children in northern Nigeria as ...
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Survivors of the attack said the killings were most likely in response to the emergence of youth-dominated vigilante groups in the area, small squads of whom have reportedly been helping the Nigerian army combat Islamist insurgency in the region.
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President Assad's grip on Damascus suggests David Cameron's 'coup' is little ... - The IndependentRead more...
The SunPresident Assad's grip on Damascus suggests David Cameron's 'coup' is little ...
The Independent
The one provincial capital captured by the rebels, Raqqah on the Euphrates in the east of the country, is held by Islamic fundamentalists who have no intention of maintaining Syria's security services or military forces which they regard with fear and ...
Public 'opposes arms for rebels'Irish Independent
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Kerry calls Karzai to defuse tension over Taliban - BBC NewsRead more...
BBC NewsKerry calls Karzai to defuse tension over Taliban
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But Mr Karzai's spokesman now says Mr Kerry has informed the Afghans that the Taliban office is removing the flag, and that the sign designating the building as the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan will be replaced by one saying Bureau of Peace Talks.and more »
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Egypt's tourism minister resigns over appointment of new governor of Luxor ... - The IndependentRead more...
Independent OnlineEgypt's tourism minister resigns over appointment of new governor of Luxor ...
The Independent
Six British tourists, including a five-year-old boy, were among the 62 people killed in the 1997 attack on the east bank of the Nile. Six terrorists belonging to the Islamic militant group Al-Gamaa Al-Islamiya slaughtered tourists at the Temple of ...
Islamist governor promises Luxor safetyIndependent Online
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