“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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A Day when the Sky will Shriek
Some see life as fun, joy and games. Others live to 'drink and have fun'. Others gasp for a final break in a sports match before the final whistle, others scratch for a final few marks before the final second. Some surge in the final sprint of a race before…
Does Islamophobia now sell better than sex?
Does Islamophobia now sell better than sex? To break up the festive cheer on Boxing Day the Times published a front page article under a bold title: “Muslims ‘silent on terror’”. It was repeated on their website with a standard picture of some Muslims wearing niqābs titled “Muslims ‘stay silent’…
Help those affected by the floods
All praise be to Allāh and may peace and blessings be on His messenger (sall Allāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam). We have recently seen the disastrous and devastating flooding in the north of England, with its people braced for further deluges and devastation. Flood warnings remain in place, many of which…
When a society implodes on itself
When a society implodes on itself and when a nation forgets their priorities towards it This year saw the elections in Denmark and a very worrying result works as the echo for the rest of Europe. The Social Democrats and their supporting parties lost the government majority. Although the Social…
HALAL option to own your house Riba free
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKyXb9rAGQA Click the video above to watch Shaikh Haitham's new 100% Halal Home Acquisition Plan. Also read When a society implodes on itself
The Western suffering from the denied revelation
I often sit in Islamic lectures and realise the concepts are familiar but the language is not. I do not mean Arabic instead of English rather the starting point for understanding concepts is different. Recently in a seminar on Aqīdah a fundamental question was asked: “What benefits are there to…
Who has the right to interpret the Qur’an?
The Qur'ān A book of guidance, revealed by Allāh (subḥānahu wa taʿālā) to his beloved Messenger, Muḥammad (sall Allāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam). A book revealed by Allāh (subḥānahu wa taʿālā) ' sent down to you, full of blessing, so let people of intelligence ponder its Signs and take heed. ' A…
Rabi al-Awwal & Christmas
From Superstitions into Light Rabi'ul-Awwal is the most significant month in the Islamic history, because humanity has been blessed in this month by the birth of the Holy Prophet Muḥammad (sall Allāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam). Before the birth of the Holy Prophet (sall Allāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam) not only the…
Are Non-Believers Truly Happy?
When is 'this' promise? they asked mockingly and in haste. If it erupted whilst they quibbled and scorned, how much laughter could they exhibit and how many tears will they shed? What are they really waiting for, is life just a game or will every spectacle of a deed or…
Why would Muslims hate ‘the West’? A history of ‘Islamic Extremism’
I was recently invited to present at an international conference titled: “How to understand and Co-exist with Radical Islām.” After reading the concept paper, it was clear from the very first paragraph that the issue at hand was with “Islamic terrorism” and that, according to the writer of the concept…
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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
Living in the west, the hijab has become a potent indicator of identity with many…
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…
