“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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A Good Death
‘O you who believe, fear Allāh as He should be feared and die not except as Muslims’ In this address, the order to fear Allāh and die as a Muslim is directed, not simply to non-Muslims and Muslims, but rather to the Believers, thus showing the great importance Islām places,…
Attractive Hijabs & Shari’ah
Living in the west, the hijab has become a potent indicator of identity with many non-Muslims viewing it as a political statement. However, it is pertinent to note that the hijab is, first and foremost, an act of worship that women engage in, and an act undertaken to seek the…
Pride & Prejudice – France’s Ban on Niqaab
Only a day after the ban on the Niqaab was enforced, police issued the first penalty to a Muslim niqaab-wearing woman in France. 12 April 2011 - a day of shame for Muslims, a day of shame for France. So what huge accomplishment, one may ask, has been achieved by…
Important Advice in Light of the Veil Ban
In light of the ongoing anti-veil agenda we the undersigned would like to present the following important advice to the Muslim community here in the UK, irrespective of school of thought, sect or organisation. 1. The Muslim community should remain united regardless of its differences and opinions about the veil.…
Liberating the Muslim Mind
Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE The month of Rabi al-Awwal has just passed us, the month in which it is related that our beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), the greatest of creation, both entered and left this world. In this month, we heard many lectures…
Fatwa: What Would the Iddah Period be?
A: Being separated from the husband before the pronouncement of divorce does not in any way remove the requirement that is the ‘Iddah period. Allah linked the ‘iddah with divorce itself and not with separation. As Allah said: “Divorced women remain in waiting for three periods.” This was also the…
Amazing Pictures of Libyan Rebels
Notes: Source; www.islam21c.com Islam21c requests all the readers of this article, and others, to share it on your…
Encouraging Qunoot for Muslims in Libya and Syria
All praise is due to Allah, the One who hears both secret and whispered speech, and provides relief from calamity and misfortunePeace and blessings be upon the Chosen Prophet, his family and all of his Companions. The current catastrophic situation Muslims are faced with in Libya and Syriaoblige us to…
Reasons Behind the Japanese Tsunami
Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE Muslims believe from divine scripture that the whole of mankind has been ennobled, and it is in that sense of shared humanity that Muslims feel saddened over the recent catastrophe that Japan has faced. It is the soft heart of the believer…
Hudaybiyah: A Victory in the Long Term
Sometimes, events happen that are deemed disturbing by those that witness them first hand. But later on, history will describe these same events as significant positive turning points. The Treaty of Hudaybiyah (6AH, 628CE) is one such example. Allah describes this treaty in Surah Fath as the ‘Manifest victory’ (verse…
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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…
