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Current Affairs and Politics, Page 20

Eidul Fitr Khutbah

By Muzammil H Siddiqi
“If we worship, but others are not safe and secure from our words and our actions, then we have not learned anything from our worship. If we pray and do injustice to others, if we pray and ignore the cries of the poor and those in pain, if we pray and do not care for those who are suffering in our neighborhood and around the world, then our prayers have not done us any good…”

Last Days of Ramadan: How to Reap the Benefits of Spiritual Retreat

By Saddaf Farouqui
“…periodic social isolation from society in order to become closer to Allah, especially during youth, is not a totally unheard of phenomenon in Islam. At certain times, such as the last third of Ramadan, it has actually been encouraged by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).”

Srebrenica, 7/7 and the Night of Power

by Arshad Gamiet
“We should constantly beware of the satanic forces that lurk in the darkest corners of the human heart. Whenever a man degrades his fellow man, he also dehumanises himself…”

Advice to students doing exams

By Dr Husni Hammuda
“Don’t panic, don’t drink too much caffeine, don’t try to do in a few hours what you couldn’t do all year…. Do get a good night’s sleep; get up to pray Fajr on time; take a shower; wear clean clothes; arrive early; take time to read the questions carefully; say your prayers and start writing your exams with the full confidence that Allah will help you to do well…”

Earthquakes and Boat-People: natural and man-made disasters

By Arshad Gamiet
“Whenever you degrade another person, you also dehumanise yourself. Every human being has a ruuh, a soul, a ‘breath of Allah’ inspired within them. You cannot humiliate anyone without offending Allah, and without losing something of your own humanity in the process…”

Advice to the youth of all ages!

By Dr Hossam Roushdi
“Allah invites us into a binding contract: We avoid displeasing Him, we obey His commands, and He rewards us with success in this life and everlasting joy in the life after death…”

Racism is pure Ignorance

By Khalil Moya
“Islam doesn’t recognise the colour of your skin or the wealth or status of your family… Islam recognises the content of your character, your Taqwa, closeness to Allah…”