“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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How to Benefit from the Quran
If you truly want to benefit from the Qur’an, your heart must be attentive and alert when reciting it or listening to it. Listen to it carefully with presence of mind, paying attention to it as if Allah Himself was speaking to you directly. Understand that this Qur’an is an…
Ramadan: The Month of the Qur’an
The Qur’an begins the description of this blessed month with, ‘Ramadan is the month in which was revealed the Qur'an - a guidance for mankind, and clear proofs of the guidance, and the criterion (between right and wrong)’1. Ever since divine revelation was inspired to Muhammad (peace be upon him),…
The Egyptian elections: Victory for Mohammed Morsi
The victory for Mohammed Mursi of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt's presidential election is a milestone in the history of modern Arab countries. After having been imprisoned by the ex-president Husni Mubarak, one of the most corrupt dictators of the Middle East, he will now replace him as the president.…
Madrasah’s R Us
"I don't know how to read the Qur'an, but I want my son to be able to." I remember smiling politely at this mother who had been explaining the reasons why she wanted her son to attend a primary Islamic faith school. She did not wear the hijab (the…
The National Trust and the Muslim Duty
“It is He who has made you custodians, inheritors of the earth.” (Qur’an, 6:165) At the beginning of 2011, the PEW research centre released statistics stating that Muslims currently make up one fifth of the world’s population. With our increasing numbers comes increasing responsibility. Muslims must do their best to…
The True Muslim
Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE `Abdullah ibn `Amr (may Allah be pleased with him) reports that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said, “The Muslim is one from whose tongue and hand the Muslims are safe. The Muhajir is one who migrates from what Allah…
Muslims & Disability: Journey to Inclusion
Our last article by Somayya Patel discussed the plight of deaf and disabled Muslims in the UK and their lack of access to Islamic education. This week, we are continuing the theme of Muslim attitudes to disability. Social inclusion for ethnic minorities is a big issue, and when you are…
Islamic Education Pt 9: The Concept of Indoctrination
The next few articles will address the charge of indoctrination that has been made against Islamic education. They will attempt to investigate and explore what indoctrination really is and why (and how) Islamic education is perceived by some to be equated with this concept. Previously we looked at the concept…
Interactive Fiqh Magazines
A highly interactive collection of e-Magazines covering the following Fiqh topics; Fiqh of Zakat, Fiqh of Finance, Fiqh of Jihad, Fiqh of Hajj & Umrah and the Fiqh of Menstruation. Click here to launch the Fiqh Magazine Library
The Recent Massacre in Houla, Syria
*Click here to donate to the Emergency Syria Relief Appeal by UWT When rockets resembling mere fireworks are fired by Gazans to defend themselves against Israeli brutality, the Security Council at the UN holds a meeting to condemn the illegitimate attack on ‘innocent’ Israel and calls for more sanctions against 1.5…
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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…
