“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 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…
Islamic Education Pt 8: Differences between the Liberal and Islamic Education
This aim of this article is to explore the debate between the two philosophies of education: liberal/secular and Islamic, as set out in this series by discussing their criticisms of each other. Outlined below are two brief summaries of each belief system. The terms secular/Western and liberal will be used…
Being Deaf and Muslim
A deaf brother walks into the Mosque and begins his ablutions incorrectly. A few elderly men mock his mistakes. Fortunately, a brother who is able to sign is present, and helps the deaf brother perform his wudhu correctly. Recalling the above incident, Sarah* says, “For me, that was disgusting. These…
The Prayer (Salah)
Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE The Companion and fourth Caliph, Ali states, 'Allah gives this world to those whom He loves and to those whom He hates, but He only bestows faith upon those whom He loves'. It is an incredible honour that, from among all His…
Islamic Education Pt 7: Method of Educating the Nafs (Self)
It can be seen that the discussion so far that Islamic education clearly includes the education of the ‘nafs’ which lexically means, soul, the psyche, ego, self, essence, heart or mind. Liberal education tends not to concentrate upon this dimension of the human in any specific detail. The closest it…
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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…
