Category: Da’wah
A moment of change: Esraa Haidar at TEDxBeirut
Sanctity of Life: “Islam Stands Firmly Against Terrorism and Bloodshed”
Perhaps the greatest misunderstanding about Islam today is that it is an inherently violent religion whose followers condone acts of terrorism. In reality, terrorism and indiscriminate violence completely contradict the teachings of Islam. Islam is a religion of mercy and…
AMJA Resolutions on Contemporary Dawah Issues in non-Muslim Lands
What is meant by renewing the Dawah Message is freeing its content from any stain of extremism and harshness, renewing the manner in which Dawah is given to make it appropriate for the time and place of those being addressed, changing juristic conclusions when the causes have changed and distinguishing between a renewal that is approved by the Shareeah vis-a-vis a blameworthy distortion of the Shareeh…more:
Days of Dhul-Hijjah: Ethics & Morals
A Muslim has to seize every opportunity that could bring him closer to Allah. Among the special seasons of worship are the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah, which Allah has preferred over all the other days of the year. Ibn…
Hajj: A Journey of Love
The journey of Hajj is dotted with incredible experiences of selfless brotherhood for most pilgrims. For someone who has never gone forHajj, I do not think any amount of literary research, academic classes, or wistful anticipation can prepare them enough…
How Muslims Helped Ireland During the Great Famine
160 years ago, during the Great Famine in Ireland, the Ottoman Empire sent £1,000 sterling (about $1,052,000 today) and 3 shiploads of food to Drogheda, Ireland. Ireland was ridden with famine and disease between 1845 and 1849. Also known as…
Louisville’s International Airport Renamed After Muhammad Ali
Louisville’s International Airport Renamed After Muhammad Ali …more: NPR
O Allaah! You are The Oft-Pardoning, and You Love to Pardon; so Pardon us
‘Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported:I asked: “O Messenger of Allah! If I realize Lailat-ul-Qadr (Night of Decree), what should I supplicate in it?” He (ﷺ) replied, “You should supplicate:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي : “O Allah! Verily, You are the Oft–Pardoning, You love to pardon, so pardon me.).”[At-Tirmidhi].
Ramadan: The last 10 Days, Itikaf and Laylatul Qadr – Shaykh Yusuf Estes
Why Fasting Bolsters Brain Power
Ramadan: A centuries-old American tradition
Many forget that the first Muslims to celebrate Ramadan in America were African slaves.
his weekend marks the beginning of Ramadan. Nearly one-fourth of the world will observe the annual fast and eight million Muslims in the United States will abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset during the holy month. A gruelling task at any time of the year, Ramadan this year will be especially daunting during the long and hot summer days. ..more:aljazeera.
