“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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Welcome Sha’bān 1436
We have come to the end of the sacred month of Rajab, according to the Umm al Qura calendar, with today or tomorrow being the last day depending on the birth of the new moon . The first of Sha'bān 1436 will thus correspond with the 19th or 20th May 2015…
President Morsi, We Salute You…Again
Note; this article has been updated following today's breaking news President Morsi, we salute you, because prison in Egypt without justice was for Yūsuf (ʿalayhi al-Salām) when: "He said: "O my Lord! Prison is dearer to me than that to which they invite me." Prison in Egypt without justice was for…
Why do Muslims love the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ?
When pen is put to paper and writes about love, it breaks in two. Love is truly a powerful, unique and irresistible force or feeling. When we try and express our love, we find it very hard to find the right words. The expressions we use do not fully represent…
Reflecting on the Nakba by remembering the Prophet’s ﷺ Night Journey
The 15th May marks the anniversary of one of the most catastrophic events to have taken place in recent history, an event that would constitute the foundations for decades of endless bloodshed, carnage and tyranny. Today, millions of displaced Palestinians around the world will mourn the theft of their land…
On the Road to Makkah
There are numerous benefits to preparing for Hajj; for this reason, we should really live with this mindset in our daily lives.
Theresa May’s Humiliating Radio 4 Interview on ‘Extremism’
https://soundcloud.com/user620279480/theresa-mays-humiliating-interview Above is an embarrassing interview Theresa May gave this morning on BBC Radio 4, about Prime Minister David Cameron’s new measures to counter what he calls “Extremism”, by giving more powers to the state to restrict the movement and speech of those who express opinions that are legal yet…
When Allah Exposes Double-Standards
After 13 years of persecution, the Prophet (sall Allāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam) was finally given permission to fight. He (sall Allāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam) sent out military and exploratory campaigns and expeditions against the pagans of Quraish. The scholars of history are generally agreed that a “Ghazwa” is a campaign…
Post Election Analysis: now the real work starts
Post Election Analysis: now the real work starts England lost, Scotland won Upon seeing the blued England on the election result maps, many have been covering a sense of woe with jokes about moving to Scotland. On first impression it seems like the politics of hysterical terror-alert fears and immigrant-bashing…
Money for Da’wah – is it right?
Yā Sīn Series Part 10 – Money for Da'wah - is it right? Some of us read about the struggles and achievements of Prophets and deep down feel as though their example is simply beyond our reach and near-impossible to follow. Perhaps that is why Allāh relates to us the struggles…
When Sayid Qutb’s sister ‘Amina’ mourned her martyred Husband
Yesterday marked 53 years since the execution of Sayid Qutb. From a family of struggle and sacrifice, today we recall how Amina Qutb mourned her husband, martyred at the hands of the same despots...
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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…