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		<title>A Shakespearean tragedy, the case of Anwar al-Awlaki</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The murderous acts of US Army Major Nidal Hasan has put the American Muslim community in the spotlight again, for all the wrong reasons. This single insane act will have repercussions far beyond US borders, Muslims in the West  will now be viewed with more suspicion and a potential fifth column.
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		<title>Contextualising Islam in Britain: Dr Jasser Audah</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:49:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What does it mean to “contextualise” Islam in Britain and what purpose does it serve, if any? Is contextualising another form of “reforming” Islam by compromising the very principles of Islam? 
Or can contextualising Islam within the universal framework of the Shar&#8217;ia provide Muslims to live a positive life, fully and faithfully to their religion [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=maqasid.wordpress.com&blog=875797&post=1600&subd=maqasid&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>To be a Mufti</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:57:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The environment children are raised in plays an essential role even in cultivating a perception of the reality. Our surroundings – social, political and even topographical – have an impact on our human character. Society moulds much of our outlook and the way in which we perceive and view things; no matter how hard one [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=maqasid.wordpress.com&blog=875797&post=1596&subd=maqasid&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Do I have to leave Britain?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:35:16 +0000</pubDate>
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Q. Brother, I have been told by someone that I have to emigrate from Britain to a Muslim country and if I do not I will be sinful, what should I do?

May Allah reward you for being interested in understanding Islam. Firstly, I would like to point out that Islam is a pragmatic and practical [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=maqasid.wordpress.com&blog=875797&post=1589&subd=maqasid&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Between Ignorance and Extremism: Shaykh Dr Abdullah bin Bayyah</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:33:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Like Sidi Abdal Hakim said, “Tradition or extradition” &#8211; it&#8217;s not a joke, and people really have to think about the presence of over 25 million Muslims in Western Europe. We have to really think about what we’re doing here, what we’re planning to do here in the future. For those of you who have [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=maqasid.wordpress.com&blog=875797&post=1580&subd=maqasid&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Discussing Terrorism &amp; Jihad: Sheikh Haitham Al Haddad</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:02:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[All praise belongs to Allah and blessings and peace be upon the final prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

We have recently seen a number of articles and lectures by various speakers and scholars about jihad and terrorism, and although these brothers have sincere intentions (and we ask Allah to reward and guide them), I fear [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=maqasid.wordpress.com&blog=875797&post=1575&subd=maqasid&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>‘Non-Muslims’ instead of ‘Kuffar’</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:19:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[An extract from Shaykh Yusuf al-Qaradawi:
In calling (da’wa) others with wisdom and beautiful preaching and arguing with that which is best, which the Muslims are required to do – it is advisable (particularly in the age of globalisation) to not address those whom we differ with, as kuffar, even though we believe that they are [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=maqasid.wordpress.com&blog=875797&post=1573&subd=maqasid&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Operative theories of the Islamic Movement</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:05:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the problems the Islamic Movement is facing, especially in the West, is the rigidity and over-zealousness of some activists. They are trying to apply the exact carbon-copy methods, ways and tools, which were introduced by its founders for their particular context and realities.
The consequences of this is that the Movement loses its dynamic, pragmatism and the spirit [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=maqasid.wordpress.com&blog=875797&post=1571&subd=maqasid&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Superman and the Islamic Movement</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:24:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Around 10 years ago, I asked Dr Tariq Ramadan for help with an essay on Nietzsche, the German philosopher. I knew he was a lecturer in philosophy, so who better to help with one of the most difficult texts (political thought) for undergraduates?
Admired by his supporters, dismissed by his critics - I can confirm and declare that Tariq [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=maqasid.wordpress.com&blog=875797&post=1569&subd=maqasid&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Journey of a Lifetime</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:46:33 +0000</pubDate>
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The fifth pillar of Islam is making the pilgrimage to Makkah to perform the manasik (rites) of Hajj at their appointed times during the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijjah. During the Hajj Muslims, male or female, prince or pauper, implores their Lord to forgive their sins and mistakes, and beseech Him to answer and fulfil their dreams, [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=maqasid.wordpress.com&blog=875797&post=1567&subd=maqasid&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>The great debate: Abu Hanifa v Imam Baqir</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:41:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On his second visit to Madina Abu Hanifa met Imam Baqir, when he was introduced to Imam Baqir, the latter addressed him in the following words: “So it is you who contradicts the traditions of my grandfather on the basis of Qiyas”. Abu Hanifa said: “May Allah forbid, who dare contradict the Ahadith? After you [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=maqasid.wordpress.com&blog=875797&post=1564&subd=maqasid&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Intellectual Foundations of Islamic Political thought</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:48:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Q. Dear Abdullah thank you for the articles. I have another request, could you briefly explain to me the intellectual foundations of Islamic politics? Thank you.

A.  According Muslim scholars and political scientists Islamic polity is predicated upon three main pillars or principles:
1] Tawhid 2] Risalah 3] and Khilafa
 
Tawhid [Oneness of Allah]: Tawhid is the [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=maqasid.wordpress.com&blog=875797&post=1312&subd=maqasid&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Muhammad: the counsellor</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:38:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is well known among the scholars that the Prophet in his various capacities instituted and established certain norms, commands and prohibitions; some in his capacity as a Prophet, some in his capacity as a judge, some in his capacity as a political leader, etc.
To read the full article please click Here.
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		<title>Al-Qaraḍāwī: Niqāb is Neither an Obligation Nor an Innovation</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In his fatwa about the niqāb, between the claim of its obligation or innovation, the esteemed scholar Dr. Yūsuf al-Qaraḍāwī states: “I know that the argumentation surrounding these controversial issues will not end with a composed article, research work, or authored book. For, as long as the causes for ikhtilāf (disagreement) remain, the ikhtilāf among people will not disappear – even [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=maqasid.wordpress.com&blog=875797&post=1557&subd=maqasid&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>On Niqab and Culture: Shaykh Abdullah Adhami</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:59:31 +0000</pubDate>
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Alhamdulillah for His infinite bounties and truly endless grace.
There has been a long-standing request to have the voice of SAKEENAH contribute to issues of current communal concern. By the grace of Allah, only now are we blessed with the capability to do so consistently. Thus there is no special significance what-so-ever about the very first [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=maqasid.wordpress.com&blog=875797&post=1555&subd=maqasid&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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