Currently browsing author

Editors, Page 82

No compulsion in religion

By David Barker
“Everything right and true is from Allah, not from Al Azhar, not from Al Jazeera, not from Al Qaida, but from Allah. If there is wisdom in my words, and those words ring true for you, it is by His Will. It is my opinion that Believers should form their own opinion. So, test what I say in the laboratory of your own nervous system. If you independently agree with me, alhamdullillah, but don’t be pointing at me on The Last Day. In that context … this is the perfect verse to be discussing….”

Get your piece of Paradise!

By Khalil Moya
“Whoever shows sincere gratitude to Allah will be rewarded by Allah’s good pleasure, a place in Paradise, Al Jannah, the Eternal Garden”

Don’t risk losing your faith (imaan)

By Dr Hossam Roushdi
“Beware of taking your faith for granted. Small steps in the wrong direction can lead to bigger transgressions… be alert to any temptations that will lead you astray…”

The jewel in your heart, Ayatul Kursi

By Dr Hossam Roushdi
“With only nine sentences containing just fifty words, Ayatul Kursi has been described as the greatest ayat [verse] in the Holy Quran. It’s so important that we all know and understand this verse, so that we too can benefit from it…”

NZ Muslim player gives medal to young fan

Meeting a Tunisian family who lived with their five children in a one-bedroom flat in the south of France proved pivotal to his conversion to Islam.
“I was real close with them, and I saw how happy and content they were. And to see how they lived their lives, it was just simple,”

Listen to both sides, and judge with justice

By Omar Galal
“Beware of making hasty judgements of others; Allah is the best of judges. Put your emotions and prejudices away. Listen carefully to both sides. Things aren’t always what they seem. The truth can be hidden somewhere you least expect to find it….”