Bismillah [IslamCity] The Enforcers

Salam,   Interesting article, specially the highlighted area. I guess when you are a Muslim "scholar", there is no need to worry about ethical implication.   Fee Amanillah. Maqsud   Islamic Finance The Enforcers Vidya Ram04.21.08, 6:00 PM ET Islamic finance is booming. There are at least $500 bill

Bismillah [IslamCity] UK Jewish lawmaker: Israeli forces acting like Nazis

Salam Alaikum, Finally someone spoke the truth.   Also very pertinant is the statement that Israel is " "ruthlessly and cynically exploiting the continuing guilt from gentiles over the slaughter of Jews in the Holocaust as justification for their murder of Palestinians."   The lawmaker is no fan

Bismillah [IslamCity] Polish Jew gave his life defining, fighting genocide

Salam, What an interesting story. This man coined the word Genocide. Who would better to know about genocide than a Jew suffered at the hands of Hitler. Though I also wonder what would he have thought of the Palestine-Israeli conflict had he been alive.   Maqsud   Polish Jew gave his life defin

Bismillah [IslamCity] Disabled Iraqi children get wheelchairs, big smiles

salam alaikum, I think we can all appreciate the humanity in the story. Regards, Maqsud Disabled Iraqi children get wheelchairs, big smiles Story Highlights Wheelchair distribution was the vision of American contractor Brad Blauser Humanitarian group brings the kids to a safe area so they can ge

Bismillah [IslamCity] Israel bars aid convoy to Gaza

salam, The below news is not only about state of Isral barring aid convoy, but also about many Israelies wanting to help people in Palestine. Maqsud Israel bars aid convoy to Gaza By Rachel Shabi at the Erez crossing, Gaza-Israel border Israeli peace groups have braved the cold and

Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Youssif: A Tale of Horror and Compassion

Salaam Alaikum, I am sure some of you have heard the story of 5 year old Youssif, an Iraqi boy who was playing outside when few masked men grabbed him and put gasoline on him and set him on fire. No one has been arrested and the motive remains unknown. To read the full story please visits the li

Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Borat, Kazakhstan and Nuclear Arms

Salaam Alaikum, Many of you must have heard of the movie Borat. In the movie, Borat Sagdiyev is a fictional Kazakh journalist portrayed by British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen. The movie went on to become a super hit, at the expense of Kazakhstan. I only got to see portion of the movie, before my

Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Pakistan's 'silent majority' welcomes mosque raid

Pakistan's 'silent majority' welcomes mosque raid Afp, Islamabad The army raid on a pro-Taliban mosque has raised fears of an extremist backlash in Pakistan, but many in the country's so-called "silent majority" say the government was right to act anyway. While hardliners have been able to stir

Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Palestinian faction threatens to overrun rivals

salam alaikum, I have not noticed much posting (at all in some groups that I have checked) of the fighting between Hamas and Fatah in Palestine. I guess it is ok when Palestinians kill each other by 100's. I am sure the reaction would have been much different when Israel does the same thing. Or

Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Afghanistan's jailed women

MONDAY, MAY 14, 2007 15:46 MECCA TIME, 12:46 GMT Afghanistan's jailed women By Zeina Khodr in Kabul Many jailed women say they ran away to escape abuse When the Taliban were in power, Afghan women were denied many basic human rights. They were not allowed to work, needed a male escort i

Boycott Israel [IslamCity] PBS INTERVIEW With Sheik Hamza Yusuf

INTERVIEW With Sheik Hamza Yusuf Sheik Hamza Yusuf (Photo courtesy of the Zaytuna Institute) “Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent, and I think that's really what we're dealing with here, incompetence. Both sides have been incredibly ineffective at achieving their goals - at least thei

Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Shia & Sunni burning Iraq

Shia & Sunni burning Iraq 11/30/2006 - Political Religious Social - Article Ref: IC0611-3173 Number of comments: 7 Opinion Summary: Agree:4 Disagree:1 Neutral:2 By: Dr. Aslam Abdullah IslamiCity* - The daily destruction of human life in Iraq has reached a level that is now described as a c

Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Makkah Declaration on the Iraqi Situation

Makkah Declaration on the Iraqi Situation 11/30/2006 - Political Religious Social - Article Ref: IC0611-3172 Number of comments: 3 Opinion Summary: Agree:3 Disagree:0 Neutral:0 By: Muslim scholars IslamiCity* - About 50 Iraqi Muslim scholars representing the country's Shia and Sunni commun

Boycott Israel [IslamCity] My Name Is Rachel Corrie

Salam alaikum and Ramadan Kareem, Well, My name isn't Rachel Corrie. But I hope many of you remember her. Below is an interesting article about a one person play based on her writing. The US opening of the show had to be cancelled due to pressure from jewish groups! Maqsud --

Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Ramadan wishes

Salaam Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah Wa Barakatuhu, Ramandan Mubarok/greetings to everyone around the world. I do not know about you all, but this Ramadan is much overdue for me. I was also begging for the Ramadan to begin. Not only because the rest of the world started its fasting except u

Boycott Israel [IslamCity] A New Face for Islam in North America

salam alaikum, This is really an inspiring story. Many of you already know Dr. Ingrid Mattson. Recently she was elected as the president of Islamic Society of North America, the largest Muslim umbrella organization in North America.   It is extremely difficult to a convert female in USA (act

Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Kill us, too: We are also Americans

From: "mpa_milwaukee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 04:21:42 -Subject: [MPA_NEWS] Kill us, too: We are also AmericansKill us, too: We are also AmericansBy ASLAM ABDULLAHSpecial to the Las Vegas Review-JournalThe leader of al-Qaida in Iraq, Abu Hamza al-Muhajer, recently issued a

Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Pakistanis Find U.S. an Easier Fit Than Britain

August 21, 2006 http://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/21/us/21devon.html?ex=1157515200&en=949193f6e072927d&ei=5070Pakistanis Find U.S. an Easier Fit Than Britain By NEIL MacFARQUHARCHICAGO, Aug. 18 — The stretch of Devon Avenue in North Chicago also named for Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder

Boycott Israel [IslamCity] The Muslim malaise

The Muslim malaise Aug. 20, 2006. 07:03 AM HAROON SIDDIQUI He who wrongs a Jew or a Christian will have me as his accuser on the Day of Judgment. — Prophet Muhammad Contrary to the popular belief that the West is under siege from Muslim terrorists, it is Muslims who have become the bigges

Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Fail to prepare, Prepare to fail

Fail to prepare, Prepare to fail 7/26/2006 - Social Political - Article Ref: IV0607-3053 Number of comments: 23 Opinion Summary: Agree:15 Disagree:3 Neutral:5 By: Dr. Aslam Abdullah Iviews* - The ineffectiveness of Muslim Americans If you fail to prepare, prepare to fai

Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Four children and the cost of war

a lot of heart. The author genuinely tries to portray a very humane picture of the suffering of the Lebanese people. Of course, the war mongers would take lesson from it; yes even the war mongers among the Muslims too! Fee Amanillah Maqsud Sobhani www.islamicminds.tk Four children and the

[IslamCity] Liberate Yourself This Independence Day: Help Palestine

Sound Vision <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: "Sound Vision" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: maqsud sobhani <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Subject: Liberate Yourself This Independence Day: Help PalestineDate: Mon, 03 Jul 2006 10:00:00 -0400In the name of Allah, the most Mer

[IslamCity] zakat in US

salam alaikum, Recently I made a posting about a sister needing help in USA. A kind sister named Sarah wrote to me with some information regarding Zakat in USA.   Fee Amanillah MaqsudSarah Swick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Date: Mon, 22 May 2006 05:03:02 -0700 (PDT)From: Sarah Swick <[EMAIL

[IslamCity] Destruction of Islamic Architectural Heritage in Saudi Arabia

salam, I recently posted the below article. However some wrote to me that they did not receive anything, only blank email. Apparently, when I forwarded the article, it didnt work properly.   Fee Amanillah Maqsud     Destruction of Islamic Architectural Heritage in Saudi Arabia: A Wake-u

[IslamCity] Does Allah Answer the Prayers of Non-Muslims?

Salam alaikum   Recently I made a post to some groups, asking people, of all faith, to pray for an ailing sister. I got some long lectures from some of my brothers in faith about how wrong it was for me to ask non muslims pray for a muslim! So, I am posting here a fatwa on the very same topic

[IslamCity] Please pray for sister dawn

Salam alaikum. Many of you know sister dawn. She is a dedicated Muslimah, who accepted Islam several years ago. She is also the found and moderator of several yahoo groups, such as Islamicminds, muslim_youth_connection. More importantly, she is one of the most kind and generous person that anyon

[IslamCity] WHATS THE SURPRISE IN PALESTINE? & Don't Punish the Palestinians

salam alaikum, Here are two very well written article about the recent hamas victory and the reality of the Palestine situation.   Fee Amanillah Maqsud   WHATS THE SURPRISE IN PALESTINE?   Graham E. Fuller La Vanguardia- Barcelona 29 January 2006   http://www.lavanguardia.es/web/2006

[IslamCity] The Prophet and the people who opposed him

salam alaikum, For all those "pious" Muslims engaging in violent and destructive protest against the cartoon, should take a time out read the life of our beloved Prophet (SAW). It is sad that a section of Muslims are engaging in destruction and killing as a means to protest against the Cartoons

[IslamCity] Cartoon Controversy - Shaykh Hamza Yusuf Interview

Note: forwarded message attached. Yahoo! Mail Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments. *** {Invite (mankind, O Muhammad ) to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom (i.e. with the Divine Ins

[IslamCity] Free speech is not a licence to insult

cartoonists or newspaper editors are saying right about now “See I told you so!” I found the article below insightful, something people at both sides of the debate can benefit from. Maqsud Sobhani Www.islamicminds.tk

[IslamCity] Pilgrims at Heart

Pilgrims at Heart   By EBRAHIM MOOSA Published: January 10, 2006 http://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/10/opinion/10Moosa.html   AS the pilgrims in Mecca complete the annual ritual of pilgrimage today, Muslims across the globe will begin the Id al-Adha, the three-day Feast of Sacrifice, in sol

[IslamCity] Rage on Rue Picasso

tranger" called "the tender indifference of the world."” Maqsud Sobhani www.islamicminds.tk (Please visit my newly designed site) -- Rage on Rue Picasso Will the riots swell the ranks of jihadists in Europe? By Christopher Dickey Newsweek   Nov

[IslamCity] Pakistan Earthquake-A Personal Account

salam alaikum This is an account written by Dr. Arshad, a prominient physician and Muslim activist from Milwaukee. I have known him for years while I was living in Milwaukee, USA. He has recently visited Pakistan and here is what he has to share.   Fee Amanillah Maqsud www.islamicminds.tk    

[IslamCity] Taking the Prophet (pbuh) As Our Example

Taking the Prophet (pbuh) As Our Example Islamic Center of Irvine-Jummuah Khutba 10/14/05 Author: Suhaib Webb Let us begin by asking a question, this question can be applied to everyone in the room, whether you are males or females, students or working professionals, young or old. The questi

[IslamCity] Earthquake victims struggling to survive

Earthquake victims struggling to survive 10/20/2005 - Social - Article Ref: IV0510-2827Number of comments: By: iViews StaffIviews* - http://www.islamicity.com/articles/Articles.asp?ref=IV0510-2827 A Kashmiri woman grieves for her family member, killed by the October 8 earthquake, besid

Donate to Islamic Relief [IslamCity] A Muslim Put Incharge of $26 Billion Assets

A Muslim Put Incharge of $26 Billion Assets   10-17-05 14:21 RIVA D. ATLAS Surprise Choice Will Manage Harvard's Billion After months of searching for a new overseer of its $26 billion in assets, Harvard University yesterday named a manager from the bond powerhouse Pimco to the job. The new inve

Donate to Islamic Relief [IslamCity] Religious denunciations and Takfir: Isn't there is enough to go around?

Religious denunciations and Takfir: Isn't there is enough to go around?    Dr. Mohammad Omar Farooq   On October 3, 2005, a highly circulated Bangla Daily (with religious orientation) published an article containing a scathing attack against Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi (generally known as Maulana M

[IslamCity] Practical guide to Ramadan for Children

Practical guide to Ramadan for Children By Maqsud Sobhani (www.islamicminds.tk)   The blessed month of Ramadan is a gift from Allah for the Muslims to purify themselves from their all past sins and negligent actions. Various authentic hadith states that all our past sins are forgiven in this

[IslamCity] From Sha'baan to Ramadan; From Katrina to Rita

ICOI Khutbah 168 - September 23, 2005 From Sha'baan to Ramadan; From Katrina to Rita http://www.islamiccenterofirvine.com/articles.php?action="">   This is the month of Sha’baan, the eighth montyh of the Islamic lunar calendar, the month that the Prophet (pbuh) fasted more than any other month b

[IslamCity] Muslim Women in Science

Muslim Women in Science 9/21/2005 - Education Social - Article Ref: IC0509-2797Number of comments: 13Opinion Summary: Agree:12  Disagree:1  Neutral:0 By: Corey HabbasIslamiCity* - There is an ingrained value in every Muslim, man and woman alike, to pursue knowledge and to learn about God'

[IslamCity] Ibn Rajab Selection

Ibn Rajab SelectionBy Imam Zaid Shakir In the Name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful Ibn Rajab, May Allah Have Mercy on him, says in Lata'if al-Ma'arif: In that Satan has been chained up during the month of Ramadan; and the fires of the carnal lusts have died down

[IslamCity] The Essential Arts

The Essential Arts 8/21/2005 - Religious - Article Ref: IC0508-2774Number of comments: 6 By: Sadullah KhanIslamiCity* - "As you do, so shall you be rewarded." Prophet Muhammad Realize, as you project yourself, so shall you be perceived.The art of navigating the road of life is not to be

[IslamCity] HACKED! How to protect yourself

HACKED! How to protect yourself   Maqsud Sobhani www.islamicminds.tk   Salam alaikum,   We have received threats in the past and not so distant past that our group “islamicminds” may be deleted. I am sure you have heard similar things about your groups as well.   These people and their

[IslamCity] Vietnamese Defies Odds to Become A Top Woman in Technology

Vietnamese Defies Odds to Become A Top Woman in Technology 08-11-05 12:22 CUONG QUOC NGUYEN http://isna.net/index.php?id=35&backPID=1&tt_news=296 What are the odds for an Asian Muslim woman to move to the top of the corporate ladder in a Texas-based high-tech corporation? Staggering, to say

[IslamCity] Sheikh Ahmad Deedat Dies at 87

salam alaikum. A truly sad news for those of us who grew up watching Deedat's debates and speeches against Missionaries. He was speaking for Islam, when there was hardly anyone else doing it. He was an enlighted person, when there was total stagnation among Musilms. May Allah give him the best

[IslamCity] The Destruction Of Mecca

salam alaikum, If you are worried about US politicians calling for the destruction of Muslim Holy sites, then no need to worry. Our Wahabi brothers are doing it for the Americans!   The Destruction Of Mecca Saudi Hardliners Wiping Out Their Own Heritage By Daniel Howden The Independent - UK8-5-5

[IslamCity] Why the early Muslims were the best of believers

Why the early Muslims were the best of believersBY ABID ISHAQ 5 August 2005 http://www.islamicity.com/m/news_frame.asp?Frame=1&referenceID=21883 THE righteous before us understood the religion of Allah as well as the essence of this life and its inescapable leading to the Hereafter, so they fel

[IslamCity] The rise of Russian Muslims

Why the early Muslims were the best of believers BY ABID ISHAQ 5 August 2005 http://www.islamicity.com/m/news_frame.asp?Frame=1&referenceID=21883 THE righteous before us understood the religion of Allah as well as the essence of this life and its inescapable leading to the Hereafter, so they f

[IslamCity] Two religions tackle Niger crisis

y little work to show for.)   For an excellent commentary of this verse, please see Mohammad Asad’s “Messages of the Quran”, available also online, though hard to read from.   Maqsud Sobhani www.islamicminds.tk   Two religions tackle Niger crisis Christians, Muslims tackle food shortage in Africa

[IslamCity] Injustice Caused to the Innocent

Jummuah Khutbah-Br. Sadullah Khan Islamic Center of Irvine 7/15/05   Take not life - which Allah has made sacred - except for just cause. And if anyone is slain wrongfully, we have given his heir authority to demand qisas or to forgive: but let no one exceed bounds in the matter of taking life

[IslamCity] Do not let injustice lead to injustice

Do not let injustice lead to injustice 7/14/2005 - Religious Political - Article Ref: IV0507-2742Number of comments: 19Opinion Summary: Agree:13  Disagree:2  Neutral:4 By: Waleed AlyIviews* - Do not let the injustice of others lead you into an injustice, says the Koran. Now there is onl

[IslamCity] Pakistan's girl wonder

articulate, bold and charming!   Maqsud Sobhani www.islamicminds.tk  Pakistan's girl wonder 7/16/2005 - Social Education - Article Ref: SP0507-2745Number of comments: By: Todd BishopSeattle Post* - http://www.iviews.com/Articles/articles.asp?ref=SP0507-2745 Sitting down for a personal meeting with

[IslamCity] Did the Prophet endorse suicide bombing? Anti-Islamic Propaganda by "former Muslims"

Did the Prophet endorse suicide bombing? Anti-Islamic Propaganda by "former Muslims" Dr. Mohammad Omar Farooq In this age of internet, there is a new level of anti-Islamic propaganda. It is based on half-truths, no truths and so on. Let alone unsuspecting non-Muslims, many Muslims are falling

[IslamCity] Scholars Try to Curb "Sea of Fatwas"

rs, Turkey; Grand Mufti of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Sheikh Izzeddine Al Khateeb Al Tamimi, and the members of its National Fatwa Committee; and Sheikh Dr. Yusuf Al Qaradawi.” (source: http://releases.usnewswire.com/GetRelease.asp?id=49982) Maqsud Sobhani www.islamicminds.tk Scholars Try to Cu

[IslamCity] Cowardly act

Salam alaikum. I hope everyone is doing well by the grace of Allah. As I write this letter, the news is unfolding from London about the cowardly acts of bombing in its transportation system. So far at least 40 people are dead and scores seriously injured.   Let us all in unequivocal term condem

[IslamCity] Faiths join in objecting to abuse of the Koran

.   Maqsud Sobhani www.islamicminds.tk     Faiths join in objecting to abuse of the Koran   Rally encourages religious tolerance http://isna.net/index.php?id=35&backPID=1&tt_news=200 For many Michigan Muslims, the abuse of the Koran at Guantanamo Bay isn't just an affront to Islam: It

[IslamCity] Scouting a cultural bridge

http://isna.net/index.php?id=35&backPID=1&tt_news=207 All-Muslim groups in Sharon reflect growing popularity nationwide The topic before Sharon's Cub Scout Pack 111 last Saturday was how to use a compass. But the lesson offered by Cubmaster Nabeel Khudairi involved more than just the usual tips

[IslamCity] Praying for Non-Muslims: An Islamic Perspective

Praying for Non-Muslims: An Islamic Perspective  Dr. Mohammad Omar Farooq  Courtesy: Islamicity [June 23, 2005]http://www.islamicity.com/articles/articles.asp?ref=IC0506-2721&p=1 [Readers may also add their feedback at Islamicity's Readers' comments section at the link given above]  As a Muslim

[IslamCity] Listen to the Palestinian refugees

Friday, June 17, 2005 Listen to the Palestinian refugees, they know their foul plight best http://www.islamicity.com/m/news_frame.asp?Frame=1&referenceID=21148 By Karma Nabulsi Commentary by   The Palestinian refugees in Lebanon are held hostage in a variety of cruel ways. Several

[IslamCity] The Model School, Islamic Style

Saturday, Jun. 11, 2005The Model School, Islamic StyleAs they learn about the American Dream, these kids wonder if it's theirs to pursueBy MARGUERITE MICHAELS/BRIDGEVIEW http://www.islamicity.com/m/news_frame.asp?Frame=1&referenceID=21076   The boys, with some affection, call their school "the b

[IslamCity] Mosque gives Muslim grads practical education

Mosque gives Muslim grads practical education 06- 7-05 14:25 PEGGY FLETCHER STACK http://isna.net/index.php?id=35&backPID=1&tt_news=191 Like many of his Christian counterparts, Shuaib ud-Din began his Sunday school graduation speech with a joke. "Some university students were on a boat with an

[IslamCity] Mind-building: A neglected dimension of the Prophetic heritage

Mind-building:A neglected dimension of the Prophetic heritage   Dr. Mohammad Omar Farooq   Allahu Akbar, Allahhuu Akbar! ... Oh, the vibrating wake-up call to begin another day. It's somewhat different though, as in this age of modern technology and rapid change, this call i

[IslamCity] The Concept of Religious Extremism

Salam Alaikum, Excerpts from Dr. Qaradawi’s book titled “Islamic Awakening: Between Rejection and Extremism”. I may add certain comments to clear things up for the readers. I posted 2 parts earlier and then stopped for a while. I hope to be more regular this time around. Maqsud http://www.islam

[IslamCity] Remembering Banda Aceh

Day of Arrival in Banda Aceh 5/13/2005 - Social - Article Ref: IC0505-2693Number of comments: 1 By: Shakeel SyedIslamiCity* - http://www.islamicity.com/articles/Articles.asp?ref=IC0505-2693 It is believed that the world discovered the spicy islands beginning from ACEH, pronounced as Acheh in th

[IslamCity] "Islam, Women, the Veil and the West"

our opinions as well regarding what she wrote. Maqsud Sobhani www.islamicminds.tk http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shetubondhon/message/7616 The experience I had at the conference, "Islam, Women, the Veil and the West" held at the University of Montana (April 28-30, 2005)

[IslamCity] Muslim women step into whole new aquatic world

 Muslim women step into whole new aquatic world 04-10-05 22:54 JENNA JOHNSON Faces framed with light-colored scarves peer through the glass panes. The door is locked, as the YWCA is closed Sundays, but Zainab Al-Baaj comes running to pop it open for the women and young girls waiting outside. T

[IslamCity] Muslim women step into whole new aquatic world

 Muslim women step into whole new aquatic world 04-10-05 22:54 JENNA JOHNSON Faces framed with light-colored scarves peer through the glass panes. The door is locked, as the YWCA is closed Sundays, but Zainab Al-Baaj comes running to pop it open for the women and young girls waiting outside. The

[IslamCity] Tariq Ramadan's call for Moratorium on corporal punishment stoning and the death penalty

salam alaikum, This is a timely and bold call by Tariq Ramadan to have the discussion on Corporal punishment, stoning and death penalty in the Islamic world. Various websites, including islamicity.com, islamonline and Tariq ramadan's own site has a lot of discussion going on in this topic. Ma

[IslamCity] The Pope that worked to stop the Crusade

The Pope that worked to stop the Crusade 4/3/2005 - Social - Article Ref: AN0504-2663Number of comments: By: StaffArab News* - Pope John Paul II's death will be mourned not just by the tens of millions of Roman Catholics around the world but also by other Christian denominations and follo

[IslamCity] Defects of Religious Extremism

Salam Alaikum, Excerpts from Dr. Qaradawi’s book titled “Islamic Awakening: Between Rejection and Extremism”. I may add certain comments to clear things up for the readers. Maqsud   http://www.islamicminds.tk/ http://www.youngmuslims.ca/online_library/books/iabrae/ Defects of Religious Extrem

[IslamCity] Extremism

Salam Alaikum,   I will start posting excerpts from Dr. Qaradawi’s book titled “Islamic Awakening: Between Rejection and Extremism”. I suggest everyone to read this book in its entirety. The book though written over 22 years ago, yet it seems it is more appropriate for today than it was for yes

[IslamCity] Why God Won't Go Away

rather profound scientific research done by some scientists that proves that our brain in genetically wired to believe in God! Below you will find a review of the book.   Maqsud Sobhani http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IslamicMinds/ --   http://www.bookbrowse.com/index.cfm?page=ti

[IslamCity] Islam and Adoption

Does Islam permit Adoption?   The issue of adoption is often misunderstood in Islamic context; therefore I want to clarify certain things. There are some Islamic concept and terminology that are often misunderstood or misinterpreted when read by non-Muslims. For example, when the Westerners re

[IslamCity] KU students dispel the stereotypes of arranged marriages

KU students dispel the stereotypes of arranged marriages     by Samara NazirSource: The University Daily Kansanhttp://www.isna.net/news/miniheadlines.asp?dismode=article&artid=520 For Sheba Shaffie, a psychiatrist in Overland Park, the marriage process all happened so fast. Her soon-to-be

[IslamCity] Muharram and Migration

Muharram and MigrationBY Sadullah Khan http://www.islamiccenterofirvine.com/articles.php?action=""> Muharram is the first month of the Islamic Lunar Hijri Calendar, dating back to the hijrah/migration of the Prophet and many of his family and followers to Yathrib (later Madinah); 1426 years ag

[IslamCity] Muslim marriage ceremony a meeting of minds, cultures

Muslim marriage ceremony a meeting of minds, cultures     by Samara Kalk Derby Source: The Capital Times At the end of the ceremony there was no kissing of the bride. Afterward, there was no cake, alcohol, music or dancing. Instead, the marriage of Ilham Sunhaji and Nik Jazland Nik Azmi, who

[IslamCity] Reflections on Black History Month

Reflections on Black History Month By Imam Zaid Shakir   Black History Month should be of interest to every Muslim -especially here in  America. It is estimated that upwards to 20% of the Africans enslaved in the Americas were Muslim. [1] In some areas, such as the coast of the Carolinas, Geor

[IslamCity] Letter from an "expelled" Muslim to an elected American

Letter from an "expelled" Muslim to an elected American 1/25/2005 - Political - Article Ref: Al0501-2592Number of comments: Opinion Summary: Agree:  Disagree:  Neutral: By: Tariq RamadanAhram Weekly* - An open letter to President George W. Bush Mr. President,By a strange twist of fate, t

[IslamCity] The real face of war and their criminals

captivating manner the ordeal which this Muslim activist went through in the notorious Egyptian prison”. My point being, Criminals comes in all forms, shapes, colors and religious associations. Maqsud sobhani http://islamicminds.tk The real face of war and their criminals. Pelayo Mella [EMAIL PROTECTED

[IslamCity] Traumatised in a faraway land

Traumatised in a faraway land The tsunami disaster that struck Aceh on 26 December left Acehnese students at Al-Azhar as grief-stricken and property less as their compatriots back home, writes Gamal Nkrumah The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), a regional economic grouping of

[IslamCity] Short History of Hajj

Short History of Hajj http://www.islamicity.com/articles/Articles.asp?ref=IC0301-18341/19/2004 - Religious - Article Ref: IC0301-1834Number of comments: 42 By: Invitation to IslamIslamiCity* - Hajj literally means 'to set out for a place'. Islamically however it refers to the annual

[IslamCity] Was Shakespeare a Muslim?

Was Shakespeare a Muslim? 12/2/2003 11:02:00 AM GMT http://www.aljazeera.com/cgi-bin/review/article_full_story.asp?service_ID=5835 Celebrating the 400th Anniversary of the Bard's famous Moor, Othello, the Globe Theatre in London has organized an extensive season, titled simply "Shakespe

[IslamCity] First 10 days of Dhul Hijjah

As salam alaikum. I strongly believe that Islam is a religion of extra credits. Allah has blessed us with special days, nights and months to seek out extra credit, so that we all can succeed. We were not born sinners, as some other religion teaches. We were born with an “A” grade and Allah tr

[IslamCity] Problems of the Ummah: Role of Ulama & Intellectuals

This is a very interesting article by Shah Abdul Hannan, a prominent Islamic thinker from Bangladesh. I met him upon my arrival in Bangladesh, through another friend and I have been much impressed with his understanding and approach to Islam, which I have found to be very mainstream and in acc

[IslamCity] Importance of the first 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah

Importance of the first 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah Dhul Hijjah is the last month in the Islamic calendar. This is only the month when the pilgrimage/Hajj to Mecca takes place. This is a very important month for Muslims and the most important after the month of Ramadan. Why do they matter?Even for

[IslamCity] Traffickers threaten Aceh orphans

As salam alaikum. We are all aware of the Tsunami and the devastation it has caused. However, we need to worry about something else now. It is the child trafficking of the children that are now orphan or, have been displaced from their families. Recently, we received an email/posting from a me

[IslamCity] Call a Family Meeting about Christmas

Call a Family Meeting about Christmas By Sound Vision Staff Writer With the ubiquitous decorations, Santa Claus beckoning, and classmates anxiously awaiting their presents, your kids are probably wondering once again: what's the big deal about Christmas? Some of them may have just accustomed them

[IslamCity] Christmas in the Muslim world this year

Christmas in the Muslim world this year Abdul Malik Mujahid http://soundvision.com/info/christmas/muslimcountries.asp Christmas is not a Muslim holiday, therefore, Muslim countries do not celebrate it. Muslims in the United States often request that their children not attend Christmas function

[IslamCity] Mahathir Muhammad visits Bangladesh and share his wisdom

As salam alaikum, The former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohammad was in Dhaka for a brief period, to attend the 42nd Convocation of Dhaka University; he also delivered a speech at a meeting organized by Bangladesh Enterprise Institute (BEI) on "Islam and the West”. Mahathir’s visit

[IslamCity] Maqsud, The Cat, and Fajr prayer: Cats and Islam

Maqsud, The Cat, and Fajr prayer: Cats and Islam By Maqsud Sobhani Ever since I moved back to Bangladesh, I am making a more conscious effort to not only get up for Fajr but also to pray at the Masjid. Dhaka, over the years, without any exaggerations, has transformed into a city of shops and

[IslamCity] Let's have our beard-splitting bout ???

Dr. Mohammad Omar Farooq wrote this interesting article. He also has a website and does much writing. Maqsud --- Assalamu alaikum. Muslims deserve the miserable conditions in which they are in. The Prophet (s) sternly warned us against excesses,

[IslamCity] Maqsud, the Rat, and Fajr Prayer too: Realities of living in Bangladesh

Maqsud, the Rat, and Fajr prayer too: Realities of living in Bangladesh By: Maqsud Sobhani In Dhaka, Bangladesh, my parents have a 4 stories flat/apartment. Each floor is independent. One of my uncles has been renting the 3rd and 4th floor; the first floor rented to some people who I have not

[IslamCity] Flight From the Masjid

Flight From the Masjid http://www.zaytuna.org/zaytuna/articleDetails.asp?articleID=24 By Imam Zaid Shakir “In houses which Allah has permitted to be raised up, that His Name may be remembered therein. In them He is glorified, morning and evening.” [1] One of the noblest and most beneficial insti

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“Shock and Awe” Vs. “Overawe” By Maqsud Sobhani Salam alaikum. Often time we (that is Muslims) have a tendency to think of others (that is Non-Muslim) as hopeless, as far as their accepting Islam. We just feel that these people are so far outside of the reality of Islam that there is no chance

[IslamCity] Conversion story of brother kavalec

conversion story is pretty remarkable and I am sharing it with the rest of you. You can also visit his website at http://www.islamawakened.com/. Maqsud Sobhani My Path to Islam Let me give you the general picture: I am white, 'middle class', and rapidly passing a half-century in age