Community
We are indeed an Ummah in miniature. We, too have to invite to what is right and forbid what’s wrong. This principle goes right down to the individual. You and I must win the lifelong struggle against the lower nafs, the lower self…
Welcome to our local mosque!
Even when I pray at home, in my mind’s eye I know that others are praying too, at that same moment, somewhere around the world, and we are all facing in the same direction, even if we cannot see each other…
Cyclones, earthquakes and Allah’s Mercy
Human beings are forgetful, and we need constant reminders as to who we are, why we are here, and to whom we owe a debt of gratitude. All our acts of worship, our Salaah, Zakaat, our fasting and Hajj, are actually reminders of this unique relationship…
Muslims’ Racism
What will be your answer in the divine Supreme Court, when the charge of racism is leveled against you? What will you answer to the Supreme Creator when you will be guilty of killing and abusing members of His vicegerent on the basis of xenophobia?
‘Our Country is in Trouble’
Scheuer believes the U.S. has underestimated bin Laden, saying he, and the movement he leads, is “much more dangerous than anyone gives him credit for.”
Rent Not Paid
Perhaps this could be the epitaph of the traditional Islamic world. Many Muslims still adhere to [some] aspects of the Qur’anic message; but there seem to be whole sections of the revelation which we read, formally, but fail to digest…
A lesson in humility for the smug West
Many of the western values we think of as superior came from the East and our blind arrogance hurts our standing in the world
Our Lifelong Search for Knowledge
Be aware of any subliminal messages and hidden agendas in your study material. Sometimes unproven theories are presented as hard truths. If you are studying the natural sciences, be mindful of the pervasive influence of Darwinism…