Daily Archives: October 11, 2009

A Muslim says: “Paradise ?….Not my cup of tea!”

Question: Hi, I know this may sound strange as I am born a Muslim, but basically me and my family and friends practice Islam culturally rather than properly. I have become more interested in following it properly. But how do … Continue reading

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Together With the Prophet in Paradise!

In this world there may be kings, princes, and presidents, but in the next, there will be none. I was driving by a mosque one evening recently and it was surrounded by many cars. In fact, the number of cars … Continue reading

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The lesson I learnt!

Does it sound familiar? Much as I wish to live a happy life I am compelled to live a miserable one. My aspirations are shattered and my dreams are eroded beyond repair. The peace and serenity I plan to bring … Continue reading

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The Dangers of Narrow-Mindedness?

Narrow-mindedness is defined as lacking tolerance or not having the mental faculty to see beyond the superficial and recognize the underlying truth. Currently, this tendency appears to be widespread in all segments of Muslim communities. The primary reason for this … Continue reading

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‘I questioned things at Guantánamo from day one’

By: Sarfraz Manzoor Terry Holdbrooks arrived at Guantánamo detention camp in the summer of 2003 as a godless 19-year-old with a love of drinking, hard rock music and tattoos. By the time he left Cuba the following year, he had … Continue reading

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The Neglect of the Fiqh of Priorities Among many Muslims!

I had a conversation with a sister early this morning. On the basis of this conversation I decided to publish the following article . My own opinion/s will follow as comments. I hope you will find the post beneficial and … Continue reading

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Safety tips for Muslim women!

As Muslims and their institutions become targets of harassment in the wake of the September 11 terrorist attack, Muslim women, especially those who dress Islamically, have become major Hijabs. Reports of Muslim women being yelled at, threatened, having their Hijabs … Continue reading

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The benefits of Hijaab!

The Benefits of Hijaab -Obedience- Whilst other women are subjected to the pressures and slavery of modern society, the Muslim woman is truly free from this. In the west, women are expected to conform to the liberal fashions which appear … Continue reading

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Do women have to wear niqaab?

Praise be to Allaah. Hijaab in Arabic means covering or concealing. Hijaab is the name of something that is used to cover. Everything that comes between two things is hijaab. Hijaab means everything that is used to cover something and … Continue reading

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