“When will it be right to be Muslim and gay?”
Background The above question has been the subject of a lingering controversy over the last few weeks, spawning heated, emotional…
“We only die once” – Turkey’s Call to Arms to protect Jerusalem
Turkey says it has been rallying together an international peacekeeping force as the world looks on in horror at the…
“Vote Today; Be Kafir Tomorrow”: The Issue of Voting
That season of jostling for space to express a view on voting has once again descended upon the population here…
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The Islamic History of the Champions of Europe – Portugal
Portugal was once an Islamic kingdom The Portugal football team were crowned champions of Europe for the first time in their history after overcoming France in the Euro 2016, European Cup. It may come as a surprise to many that much of Portugal once lived under Islamic rule for over 500…
17 suspicious facts about Daesh
Under US-led aerial bombardment, Iraqi Government forces and pro-Iranian militia known as the 'National Mobilisation Front' continue their assault on Sunni neighbourhoods. Although disturbed and aggravated, many Muslims around the world are struggling to understand exactly what is happening. On the one hand we recognise the atrociousness of these crimes,…
Abdul Sattar Edhi Returns to His Lord
https://youtu.be/f6ViPT7mNpM The Messenger of Allah (sallAllahu 'alayhi wasallam) famously said, "The best of people are the most beneficial to people." The ummah and the world at large today has lost one of its most beneficial and influential people, as Abdul Sattar Edhi (rahimahullah) passed away at the age of 88. We…
The Bloody Legacy of Western Imperialism in Iraq
The story of the Iraq War did not start in 2003. Indeed, it started many years before with the sanctions placed upon Iraq during the 1st Gulf War.
Terror in the City of Peace
Official statement from the Saudi Government's Press Agency confirms that the blasts in Madinah al Munawwarah were unfortunately suicide bombings. As a resident of Madinah (alhamdulillah), yesterday’s news of the explosion in the blessed city of the Madinah, close to the masjid of the final Messenger, the beloved of Allah,…
Eid Announcement 1437
Asalaamu Alayikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuhu Taqabbal Allahu Mina wa minkum It has now been confirmed that the new moon for Shawwal 1437 has not been sighted in Saudi Arabia and so Wednesday 6th July 2016 will be Eid as the majority of Muslims in the UK start and end the month…
When is Eid?
Watch this space for the announcement for the date for Eid al-Fitr 1437/2016 All praise is due to Allāh, may peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and all his Companions. In the past, Muslim scholars agreed on a certain method to decide the start and end…
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…
Allah’s ‘Signature’ in the Moon
The Creator and the Creation Allah (subḥānahu wa taʿālā) says in the noble Qur’an, "Indeed, within the heavens and earth are signs for the believers." The greatest miracle bestowed on the beloved of Allah and Master of all humanity, Muhammed (sall Allāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam), was the noble…
When Constantinople became Istanbul | A celebration of modern times
There is no comparison between the honour and nobility of Islam conquering nations and the disgrace and degradation left by Crusader and Safavid campaigns. When Islam and peace were spread to all corners of the earth, it struck the finest example of the preservation of Human Rights during both battle…
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Why are new Muslims leaving Islam?
“I don’t know if you can help me; I don’t even know where to start.…
Attractive Hijabs & Shari’ah
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A James O’Brien masterclass in how to deal with people demanding Muslims apologise for #Charliehebdo
http://audioboom.com/boos/2784684-a-james-o-brien-masterclass-in-how-to-deal-with-people-demanding-that-muslims-apologise-for-charliehebdo/ Read today's post: In response to last night's shocking BBC Panorama by Dr Salman Butt Read…
Reply from Dr. Haitham Al-Haddad to allegations made in the Daily Mail & Sunday Times newspaper
I was deeply saddened on Sunday morning to see the article in your newspaper maligning…