You’re a V.I.P!
By Khalil Moya
“Rasool Allah sws told his Companions that the most special Believers are those who will come after them … Believers who are firm in their faith, even though they have never seen Prophet Muhammad sws. personally….
Sincere repentance purifies the heart
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…”
The Rise of Muslim-Friendly Workplaces in Corporate America
“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…”
Understanding the Madh-habs (Schools of thought in Islamic law)
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…
Inner striving and joy are inseparable to the Enlightened Muslim
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….”
Politicians to blame for rise of ‘respectable racism’, says Lady Warsi
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….
Kelvin MacKenzie, we’re sick of your toxic propaganda. Fatima Manji is admirable
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…”
Turkey: How an iPhone defeated the tanks
By David Hearst, Editor Middle East Eye, 16 July 2016 To mount a coup, senior Turkish army officers from the commando units, …