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Noble Companions and Muslim Heroes, Page 2

Youth killings, culture, credibility and the Quran

By Basharat Ali

Gangs thrive on pride, status and arrogance, aspects of the lower Self (Nafs), They destroy our social fabric, whether as local drug gangs or as corrupt politicians funded by lobby groups. 14 centuries ago Islam transformed the warring gangs of Arabia to become leaders of a world civilisation. And, in our time, Islam transformed a low-life gangster called Malcom X into an exemplary Muslim, Malik El-Shabazz, who has so far brought more than a million lost souls to Islam…

Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, Rabi Al Awal & Poetry

By Basharat Ali

‘Rabi Al Awal  is a very special month in the history of Islam. It is the month of the birth, hijra and death of the Prophet ﷺ’. As we enter this month, let us remember our leader and role model for all humanity. How would one describe Prophet Muhammad ﷺ? How would one summarise the life of the Prophet ﷺ in a few lines? Here is a poem by the best of poets of his time. We must do whatever we can to defend Islam and to share its message with others.

Libya and Morocco: Devastation and Destruction, all the Will of Allah

By Basharat Ali

No one can stop earthquakes and floods, but good governments can minimise the damage and keep their citizens safe. Japan has earthquake proof skyscrapers. In Morocco and Libya, crucial investment in better housing and dam maintenance has been so neglected that the death and destruction is far worse than it should have been…

One of our greatest teachers

By Basharat Ali

Who was Sa’id ibn Jubair? He was one of our greatest teachers: a man of faith, integrity and courage. He refused to bow to the whims of a tyrant Caliph, Al-Hajjaj. The Caliph ordered his execution. Within a month, the Caliph himself lost his mind and died.

Lucy Letby (killer nurse)the disease or a symptom of deeper global illness…?

By Basharat Ali
The  birth of a baby can be an occasion for incredible joy. The death of a newborn infant is an event of indescribable pain. The abuse of power is a universal problem, whether by nurses or policemen or politicians or the bosses of mega-corporations. Only those people who have a sense of accountability to a Higher Authority, people who have a sense of moral responsibility, will behave appropriately at all times, in private and in public. True Believers know that every action will invite consequences, in this life and in the after-life.

Connect 4 and decode ‘the lesson in the cipher’ for you

By Basharat Ali
The struggle to establish justice and faith against tyranny and oppression is an ongoing theme for Muslims everywhere. The key to our success lies in the Hadith of Gabriel. What is Islam? What is Faith?  What is Excellence? and finally, When is the Hour of Judgement? Every problem we could possibly face in life can be resolved by understanding and faithfully  applying the advice in the Hadith of Gabriel.

Hussain رضي الله عنه & Karbala?

By Basharat Ali

The 10th day of Muharram is a very special day for Muslims. Why is this? There are two key reasons. Firstly, there’s the story behind  the martyrdom of the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson Hussain رضي الله عنه and the Ahlul Bayt at Karbala. Then there’s the day that Prophet Moses (Nabi Musa) led the Bani Isra-el across the Red Sea and the drowning of Pharaoh.

The Power of Du’ah

By Talha Haroun

Never underestimate the power of supplication (du’ah). Allah is closer to us than our jugular veins. Allah answers every du’ah. This khutbah explains the example of the first Caliph of Islam, Sayyidna Abu Bakr R.A. who prayed to accompany Prophet Muhammad sws on his migration (Hijra) from Makkah to Madinah…