The bittersweet departure of Ramadan
'Eid al Fitr and the Departure of an Old Friend The end of Ramadan can be a bitter-sweet experience. On one hand there is the satisfaction that we have completed our obligation of fasting during the month and also performed many supererogatory acts of worship including taraweh prayers, recitation of the Qur'an and sadaqah (charity). On the other hand, we will miss the high state of iman, the atmosphere of goodness and worship as well as the deficit of evil that transpired from the chaining of demons during this noble month. But this is why the believers love Ramadan -…
Can you ‘Disbelieve’ by Voting?
There is a feeling amongst some quarters in the Muslim community here in the UK, and indeed the world at large, that it is kufr and thereby haram for Muslims to take part in elections where governing by Islamic law is not a possibility. This is a legitimate concern held by sincere people who have a deep love for the sacred law given to us by Allah (the Most High). I empathise with this view as I myself used to claim that taking part in such a process was explicitly forbidden believing that voting was tantamount to supporting the act…
High Aspirations
The effect of knowledge on early Muslims is evident to all whereas having high aspirations is a topic many are unaware of even though it has and is still crucial to a Muslim's success as well as that of his or her community. The article contains important and practical points for one to consider as well as mention of thirty or so accounts demonstrating the high aspirations of Muslims from the early generations. In the next revision of this article a further hundred will be added insha'allah. Attachments: File Description File size high_aspirations.pdf 639 Kb