Over the past two hundred years the Islamic world system has been overwhelmed by forces from the West, forces driven by capitalism, powered by Industrial Revolution and civilised, after a fashion, by the Enlightenment…
Our position is that of the Talmud and Midrash which explicitly prohibit premature attempts to end exile. Indeed, we are told that it is metaphysically impossible for there to be a real cessation of hostilities so long as the Jewish people are in violation of the terms of their exile…
The Ummah is our nation. The Ummah is not defined by race, or geography or language, like other nations are. Our Ummah is a faith nation, defined by its adherence to belief in Alláh, and the prophethood of Muhammad sws…
The “Believers”, who have attained true success, both individuals and the Jama’ah, are those who have accepted the Message of Muhammad and have acknowledged him as their guide, and followed the way of life taught by him.
Just before Fajr on Thursday 5th April, Alláh reclaimed one more of his beloved servants. Haji Omar Tarhuni was to his family, a devoted husband and loving father. We all knew him, not only as the leader of our small community.
Who are these friends of Alláh? Why are they considered to be a special category of Believers? Is it possible for ordinary Muslims like us, to become Friends of Alláh? And what must we do, to earn this high and rare distinction?
Then we switch off the television, and we turn to our Lord, and pray, When will we see the help of Alláh? When will there come relief from this pain and suffering?
Some Muslims seem to believe that it is sign of good faith to be grumpy and gloomy. It is not easy for them to smile and be happy. They seem to have no sense of humour at all. They may believe that a good Muslim should always be serious and stern…
