By Dr Hossam Roushdi “Isn’t Allah wonderful? Isn’t Allah generous? Whenever we stop our sinful behaviour and seek sincere repentance, Allah converts our bad deeds into good ones, so that we earn even bigger rewards…”
“More U.S. employers are taking steps to make Muslims feel accepted and safe at work, as their faith comes under scrutiny with the rise in terror attacks and calls by presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump for a ban on Muslim immigrants.
Companies are setting aside rooms for prayer, organizing group discussions about the religion and planning office parties without alcohol. The motivations may be principled, but the moves are practical. Managers want to keep talented workers and avoid conflict, and litigation…”
By Dr Hossam Roushdi
“The great scholars who founded the 4 major schools of Islamic Jurisprudence showed exemplary respect and deference towards each other. They weren’t arrogant or dogmatic. They taught us the classic rule of respectful disagreement: “I think I’m right, but I may be wrong. I think you’re wrong, but you may be right…” This way we can weigh up arguments without losing face and without humiliating each other…
By Shaykh Fadlallah Haeri
“Sometimes, less is more. We can become Minimalists. The less we chase after wealth and status, the more we can cultivate a sense of inner contentment, happiness and a joy that lasts….”
The Conservative peer and former party co-chair told the Guardian she was deeply worried about the current political climate, claiming a surge in “respectable racism” was feeding the far right….
By Remona Aly
“Complaints are pouring in after the Sun’s columnist criticised the headscarf-wearing newsreader. He’s manipulating an already volatile anti-Muslim climate…”
By David Hearst, Editor Middle East Eye, 16 July 2016 To mount a coup, senior Turkish army officers from the commando units, …
By Khalil Moya
“Don’t step back when it comes to earning your place in Allah’s garden. Don’t allow others to pass you on the way to winning Allah’s good pleasure. Be selfish in earning your share of the afterlife…”
