Holocaust’s Untold Muslim Heroes
“Their story is rarely told, but Albanian Muslims took in fleeing Jews during World War II, saving thousands of lives…”
In its rows about Islam, the US must avoid catching a European disease
“The planned Islamic centre is not at Ground Zero, nor is the nearby strip club. It’s un-American to take such offence…”
Listening to audio khutbahs directly
You can now listen to the audio khutbahs (Friday sermons) from the archive page.
Shari’ah: Justice and Mercy for All
“The Shari’ah is all justice, kindness, common good and wisdom. Any rule that departs from justice to injustice… or departs from common good (maslaha) to harm (mafsada)… is not part of Shari’ah even if it is arrived at by literal interpretation.”
Islam: An Informed Decision
“If we really had an intimate relationship with the Quran, with Prophet Muhammad and with Allah, we would not be so miserable about our present situation…”
Blame yourself, and build your faith
“To guarantee Allah’s forgiveness, we must do three things: 1: Seek knowledge, 2: Acknowledge, and 3: Take Action. Know what pleases and displeases Allah, acknowledge our sins, and take action to ensure we do not repeat any sinful actions…”
Sakineh, the Roma, Pakistan
“What drives my moral indigation, and my sense of solidarity? My commitment and the causes I support? Is it my social, community, political or religious affilation, or the common dignity of the world’s women and men?….”
Eid Khutbah: “People who reflect”
“Don’t just take your Islam for granted, following blindly. Allah wants you to question, to inquire, to investigate, to interrogate until you find the truth…”