Darus Salam Masjid Monthly Public Halaqa: Tests through the bounties of Allah
Quilliam Foundation: The beginning of the End!
May 28, 2008
The Quilliam Foundation, the think tank devoted to promoting harmony in West/Islam relations, is facing the withdrawal of its financial backers.
Desperate Measures for not so Desperate Times: The false representaion by Rashad Ali of the Maqasid ash-Shariah
May 25, 2008
This part II of the original article that was written in response to this wretched vision of the Quilliam Foundation! [For part one click Here.]
One Boy Against A Nation
May 23, 2008
They punished them for nothing but that they believed in Allah, the All-Mighty, the Worthy of All Praise
The Hadith:
“Whoever imitates a people is from them.”
This hadith was related on behalf of four different Companions: ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar, Abu Hurairah, Hudhayfa and Anas bin Malik [May Allah be pleased with them].
So the 60th anniversary of the Nakba - Catastrophe - had come and gone, how was it for you? There were the odd remembrance rallies here and there, some seminars and much Dua. I thank Allah that we at least made some Dua – right?
Maqasid ash-Shari’ah: Clarification of Misconceptions & Misapplication by Shaykh Haytham al-Haddad
May 18, 2008
The Use & Abuse of Maqaasid as-Sharia. This is a three part series that explores the way the word and meaning of Sharia has been abused and misused by individuals. A Talk given by Shaykh Haitham al-Haddad.
Reply to Dr Usama Hasan
May 16, 2008
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
الحمد لله وصلى الله على سيدنا محمد وآله وصحبه وسلم
We were made aware of Usama’s reply from multiple sources, and it is with great sadness we realised that he did not engage in any of the issues raised. It can be imagined from his response that perhaps he wrote it while angry, and did not reflect carefully over what was written within. Rather than reflecting on the message, the attention seemed to be on the offence caused by those whom we would like to think – though we do not know them – had the best intentions in mind in delivering it.
Shaykh Dr Salman al-’Awdah: Islam and Secularism
May 16, 2008
”Islam is a comprehensive system dealing with all spheres of life; it is a state and a religion, or government and a nation; it is a morality and power, or mercy and justice; it is a culture and a law or knowledge and jurisprudence; it is material and wealth, or gain and prosperity; it is Jihad and a call, or army and a cause and finally, it is true belief and worship”
If we are to intelligently discuss issues related to secularism it is imperative that we first define the term. Secularism is the divorcing of religious belief, religious ritual, or a sense of community based on religious affiliation from the moral life of society.
”Islam is a comprehensive system dealing with all spheres of life; it is a state and a religion, or government and a nation; it is a morality and power, or mercy and justice; it is a culture and a law or knowledge and jurisprudence; it is material and wealth, or gain and prosperity; it is Jihad and a call, or army and a cause and finally, it is true belief and worship”.
Dr al-’Allamah Yusuf al-Qaradawi & Ibn Khaldun [al-Muqaddimah]: How Islam views Secularism
May 13, 2008
”Islam is a comprehensive system dealing with all spheres of life; it is a state and a religion, or government and a nation; it is a morality and power, or mercy and justice; it is a culture and a law or knowledge and jurisprudence; it is material and wealth, or gain and prosperity; it is Jihad and a call, or army and a cause and finally, it is true belief and worship”.
Open Letter to brother Usama Hasan
May 10, 2008
Here is the letter again and here is the link to his talk at the launch of the British Muslims for Secular Democracy to contextualize it.
http://www.rsa.org.uk/audio/rsathursday010508.mp3
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
الحمد لله الذي كرم هذه الأمة بالشريعة السمحة الطاهرة وأيدها بالحجج الباهرة القاهرة ووطدها بالقواعد المتظاهرة المتناثرة ونورها بالأوضاع المتناسبة المتازرة
أحمده على نعمه الباطنة والظاهرة وأصلي على رسوله محمد وسائر النبيين والصالحين وأسلم صلاة وتسليما متواصلي الصلات في الدنيا والآخرة آمين
Eradicating antipathetic rhetoric [Cont]
May 7, 2008
terrorism is seen as a form of empowerment
I suggested yesterday that the reasons for the instigation of terrorism and radicalisation amongst people are mainly due to savage foreign policies, and economic and social instability.
Shaykh Jamal Zarobozo on the Copyright Issue
May 6, 2008
This is an issue that lots of people discuss and debate. To give a complete and convincing answer to this question would require an extensive and lengthy discussion. Unfortunately, that is not the goal or the purpose here. Hence, I will begin referring to three works that the interested individual may consult if he is interested in more details concerning this issue. Obviously, there are works other than these three available but these three references are comprehensive in the sense that they cover both sides of the issue in detail. Again, the goal here is to be brief and therefore the interested individual may consult the following three works:
Eradicating antipathetic rhetoric
May 5, 2008
terrorism is seen as a form of empowerment
The crucible for attaining recognition in the battle against extremism amidst the ranks of some secular Muslims is reaching its crescendo here in Britain. A couple of weeks ago we witnessed the mediocre launch of the Quilliam Foundation, followed a week later by the launch (re-launch) of the British Muslim for Secular Democracy [BMSD]. Both these and other similar initiatives have been plagued at the outset for their links with neo-cons and pro-war supporters and a secular agenda, leaving their credibility amongst Muslims void and non-existent.
A story of un-Islamic realities (domestic violence, forced marriages, etc.) facing some unfortunate Muslim families.
A Walk in the Park. Part 1:
Muslim Clothing and Mental Health
May 4, 2008
Who is more likely to suffer from depression, a teenager in shalwar kameez and a scarf, or the one in western clothes?
It seems expected that traditionally dressed Muslims will be prone to mental health problems as we are told that “cultural integration is the healthiest outcome for young people living in multicultural societies”.
Youth Enact Their Role Models
April 30, 2008
Assalamu Alaikum, no need to write anything, just watch, listen and enjoy. Hilarious !!
