“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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Mega-Malls and the Consumerist Ummah
The new Westfield mega mall recently opened in East London, amid much media hype and celebrity endorsement. A shiny futuristic maze of shops and boutiques, complete with restaurants and even hotels; all designed so that the visitor can immerse themselves within the cosy consumer bubble that is Westfield. What is…
Desperately Seeking Something – In Search of Values
The discussion of values after the week of rioting and looting has been simplistic and heavy with soundbites. If the prime minister is serious about ushering in a radical change serious questions have got to be answered about the very values that have come to characterize 21st century Britain. Although…
The Final Goal
Allāh (subḥānahu wa taʿālā) says, “There is not a single thing except that its depositories and treasures are with Us.” This verse contains one of the treasures , this being that nothing is sought except from the One who possesses its depositories and treasures, the One in whose hands lie…
The New Religion of Globalised Greed [pt1]
The Reign of Corporate Imperialism If one were to correlate the level of media attention with the importance of the subject matter at hand, it would be easy to conclude that the death of one slightly black man in Hollywood is more significant - by several orders of magnitude - than the…
Abraham: The Man Behind The Hajj
Muslims from the four corners of the globe flock throughout the year to the holy city of Makkah as pilgrims, however, during the month of Dhul-Hijjah, the greater pilgrimage known as Hajj consumes millions of people for a total of five days between the 8th and the 12th. The Hajj…
A Qur’anic Pilgrimage
Hajj, also known as the greater pilgrimage, is an amazing phenomenon which engulfs the hearts and minds of Muslims from all across the globe. It is an event which is indeed spectacular; a mass sea of human will and flesh surging along the path once traversed by Abraham (upon him…
Hajj: Trusting in the Promise of Allah
The Hajj season is upon us once again with millions of pilgrims preparing to don their ihraam and travel to the holy cities in search of Allah’s mercy and forgiveness, striving to turn over a new leaf in their lives and come closer to their Creator. In preparation for this…
Virtues of Dhul-Hijjah Episodes 1-10
Episodes 1-10 Click on Image to Play Video and share/forward them with your contacts and Facebook friends to benefit others Also this Dhu'l-Hijjah- Just released: 2011 interactive 'HAJJ QUIZ' with exclusive prizes sponsored by PropheticTimeline.com. Play it on islam21c- click here Episode 1: {rokbox title=|The Best Days of the Year Part 1|…
The Effects of Abuse on Child Development
Of all the rights of children, perhaps the most important is the right to be safe, and this is very often a matter of physical safety. All children should be able to grow up in situations where they are secure and encouraged, so that they can achieve their best outcomes…
Reflection on the death of Gaddafi
If you YouTube Gaddafi’s name and watch some of his old videos you are left with the impression that he spoke as if he was never going to die. It is amazing how human beings become arrogant, headless and tyrannical. This all happens when a person forgets that he is…
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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
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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…
