Refugee Crisis: Has Europe set an example for Muslim nations?
Refugee Crisis: Has Europe set an example for Muslim nations? All of a sudden every media outlet is cross-posting the picture of the young child who drowned in the sea. All of a sudden the entire world is talking about Syrian refugees with many European countries posing as the world's supreme ethical heroes, humanely conscious without bounds and sympathetic to desperate refugees from the very beginning, opening their borders for them, once and for all. All of a sudden the entire world is singing the praises of this 'benevolence', and 'morality', this rather "extra ordinary compassion" displayed by Europe and…
Qur’an Discovery: I am neither excited nor bothered
All praise be to Allāh and may our salāh and salām be upon the Prophet (sall Allāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam). When I first read the news about the findings of what may be considered the world’s oldest manuscript of the Glorious Qur’ān in Birmingham University Library, I was not so excited nor was I bothered very much. For me, the infamous talk by David Cameron that was delivered less than 24 hours was more important news. Also read, Plotting of Cameron, of al-Rahman & the discovery of a Qur’an by Z A Rahman. I had a casual conversation with one of…
UK and Europe Prayer & Fasting Explanation
The prayer and fasting timetables listed in the link above were obtained based on what is now known as the “18 degree formula” along with some necessary amendments to cater for the abnormal circumstances many European countries face due to their high location in the Northern Hemisphere. It is beyond the remit of this article to go through the juristic discussion regarding the correct methodology in formulating a timetable, yet it is sufficient to say that the “18 degree formula” is accepted and used by the overwhelming majority of Muslims around the World and has been used extensively throughout Islamic history.…
Is Voting Really Haram?
When we discuss the issue of voting, or any other (contemporary) issue of a similar nature, we should try to understand its reality before forming a conclusion regarding its ruling...
Shaikh Haitham on the 2015 elections
In the name of Allāh; all praise belongs to Allāh; may His peace, salutations and blessings be upon His final Messenger, Muḥammad (sall Allāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam). Many Muslim leaders call for political participation by highlighting the problems that Muslims in the UK or Europe are facing. Islamophobia, institutional discrimination, widespread ignorance and xenophobia, Islamic education, halāl facilities and other such issues are what are often brought to the fore to show why Muslims should become politically active. No doubt, these are important issues, however I feel the need to address the whole issue of Muslim political participation from a…
The need to flee to Allāh in these times
All praise be to Allāh and may His blessings be upon His prophet (sall Allāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam). Today’s European Muslims are facing unprecedented challenges. In fact, it can be said that we are at a crossroads in terms of our future in Europe. Islām and Muslims will either continue the successful journey of positive integration with their wider societies, or be forced to assimilate and lose any meaningful Islamic identity. The key question that should and has been asked by everyone is: how do we face such challenges? A variety of answers have been put forward by various Muslim…
The Passing of Sheikh Harith al Dari
The Passing of Sheikh Harith al Dari - the Lion of the Sunnah For the Ummah to lose a great scholar and influential figure in times of strength and resilience is of the greatest of calamities. How is it then for the Ummah to lose such a leader in its most traumatic times and when it needs them most? A time characterised by division, weakness and the gathering of nations around it as they gather around a plate of food. In these difficult times, facing the generality of the Ummah and in particular Iraq, the news of the death of…
Worried about Non Muslims in Britain? Response to Telegraph
All praise belongs to Allāh, may His blessings and salutations be upon His final Messenger, Muhammad (sall Allāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam). Introduction Last week an article in the Telegraph entitled “Worried about Muslims in Britain? Here’s the answer…” caused quite an uproar. The headline has since been changed as well as the poll being removed, presumably due to too many negative votes. However, it was not just the reckless headline that was the problem, but the article was full of hidden and overt ignorant presumptions and fallacies, representing a blind arrogance and condescension towards Islām and Muslims. In keeping with the…
ISIS burn Jordanian Pilot- Sh Haitham responds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvosNN3_yNI ISIS burn Jordanian Pilot- Sheikh Haitham al Haddad responds with a very strong message to ISIS and any potential supporters in light of their recent burning alive of a Jordanian pilot. ISIS released a video online showing the execution of captive Jordanian pilot Mu’ath al-Kaseasbeh, who appears in the video being burned alive in a cage. For more articles on the Islamic position towards the legitimacy of ISIS and it's actions click here Related articles: Conclusive scholarly opinions on ISIS The ‘Caliphate’ of al-Baghdadi – Announcement from Syrian Scholars Video message to ISIS by UK Scholars #FreeAlanHenning Condemnation…