Islamic Superheroes: Setting the Standards

That our children are unable to find and name a role model from amongst the individuals after whom they are, in most cases named, betrays the fact that in the nurturing (tarbiyah) of our children, we have lost our sense of direction and our understanding of our priorities. Your choice…

The UK & European Cities Prayer & Fasting Timetables 2014 – 1435 AH

The prayer and fasting timetables listed in this document 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…

al-Tahwiyyah Pt 15, 16 & 17- In No Need of Creation

We believe that Allāh has always been the Lord, even if He had not brought anything into existence; just as He was al-Khāliq (the Creator) even if He had not created anything. لَيْسَ مُنْذُ خَلَقَ الخَلْقَ اسْتَفَادَ اسْمَ الخَالِقِ، وَلا بـِإِحْدَاثِهِ البَرِيَّةَ اسْتَفَادَ اسْمَ البارِي   It is not the…

The Waged War on Islam in Egypt Part 2

The ‘authorisation’ that the crook al-Sisi sought was to light a green beacon before his actions and to doom them unquestionable in light of his ‘democracy’. A more Inclusive Transition? Or a Waged War on the Majority? Classified a ‘transition’, no indication has suggested that this Egyptian ‘government’ is intending…

The Waged War on Islam in Egypt Part 1

(It was said to prophet Nuh alayhisalam) “...nor do we see any follow you but the meanest among us and they (too) followed you without thinking. And we do not see in you any merit above us, in fact we think you are liars." It is remarkable to think that…

The Undying Legacy of Egypt

This photo could've been taken in Syria, Palestine, or Iraq. But it was taken in Egypt, and when I came across it, I was reminded of Egypt's past. Egypt has been credited with much throughout its history. Many of those qualities came and went. But one remains. The great scholar…

Islam in the 21st Century

The 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah

Source: www.islam21c.com

Teaching myself how not to lose hope

I stood there for some time looking at his face, feeling as though my heart was being repeatedly run over by a truck. I refused to cry loudly but tears were streaming down my cheeks, and I told him "I love you Amr, I know that you always wanted to…

Philosophy of Fasting Playlist