Don’t let Shaitaan divide us
By Dr Hossam Roushdi
“Sadaqah karaamah is the highest form of Charity in Islam. That’s when someone has harmed you, and you have the right to retaliate, but out of love for Allah, you choose to forgive and forbear…”
New York City Mayor Says “I Am a Muslim Too”
“Mayor Bill de Blasio spoke Sunday at a rally Times Square in support of American Muslims. He says it’s important to look beyond stereotypes and stand in solidarity with Muslims, who are a part of our country’s fabric…”
Muhammad Ali’s one regret: turning his back on Malcolm X
Ali wished he had never snubbed his former mentor – but Malcolm X was assassinated before he could say sorry By …
Muslims raise $25k for vandalised Jewish cemetery
In a suspected anti-Semitic attack, a historical Jewish cemetery in St. Louis, USA was vandalized leaving over 100 headstones damaged. In response, …
Trump’s world: the implications for Muslims
By Ebrahim Rasool
“South African Muslims enjoy respect and affection of the Black majority because we played a key role in the struggle against Apartheid. The lesson for Muslim minorities elsewhere is simply this: Be inclusive, be generous, be visibly engaged in helping others establish social and economic justice. That’s how you ensure a safe future for Islam in your country….”
On becoming a Muslim to be a faithful follower of Jesus
By Rev. Dr. Miguel A. De La Torre
“As a committed liberationist-leaning Christian, I may have no choice but to say the Shahada (the Muslim profession of faith) and convert to Islam if I wish to be faithful to my beliefs. One of the bedrock principles of any liberative faith tradition is “solidarity with the oppressed.” I discover my own salvation when I cast my lot with the poor and wretched of the world. The persecution Trump is unleashing on our Muslim brothers and sisters requires faithful Christians (and faithful Jews, and faithful Hindus, and faithful Buddhists, and faithful Humanists) to take a stand against persecution of anyone due to their faith, or lack thereof…”
Yaqeen: Certainty in Allah
By Dr Hossam Roushdi
“As believers, we have to cultivate a high level of certainty of faith… do not let your love of family, love of wealth, love of your home or your people be greater than your love for Allah and His messenger. If that happens, you will be in trouble, big trouble…”
A Christian’s apology, an Imam’s reply
By Abdul Hamid Lachporia
“I would like to tell your community that I am very sorry for what is happening to so many peaceful, loving Muslims around the world as a result of hate and terrorism.
I also want all Muslims to know that, as a Christian, I am sorry for the manner in which so many ignorant “non-Muslims”, Christians included, around the world have been treating Muslims and for the hate speech against Islam on social media…”