Saturday Night with the Habib
Religious enthusiasm in Indonesia promotes the growth of majelis led by a number of habib, descendents of the Prophet Mohammad. They teach religion using morals and the love for Prophet Mohammad, denying allegations that Islam was introduced here through violence.
ROHIM, 19, dressed in an all-white traditional Islamic outfit, [...]
Archive for September, 2010
The Blessed Tree - Video Trailer
The rediscovery of the tree where as a child the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessing be upon him) met with Bahira, the Christian monk who foretold the Prophethood of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him).
The Blessed Tree - Trailer from AGCaustralia on Vimeo.
Some background:
Meeting [...]
True Religion Celebrates Diversity - Eid 2010 Sermon by Imam Zaid Shakir
On the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, Imam Zaid Shakir delivers a sermon on the theme of unity in diversity. Brought to you by Zaytuna College, www.zaytunacollege.org. Video Credit: Shafath Syed.
The Meeting
By Novid Shaid, September, 2010
Innamaa hadhihi hayaatu mataa’ – “verily this life is full of struggles”- Young Fata
to Dhun Nun Al Misri– Kitab Ul Futuwwa
Abadan tahinnu ilaykumu arwah – “forever do the spirits find rest with You” – Imam
Shihaabudeen Suhwardi
When I was a restless youth
And my heart was searching for truth
A chance meeting transformed [...]
Video: Yemen’s many shades of Islam - Shaykh Abdul Karim Yahya Interview on CNN
Shaykh Abdul Karim Yahya is interviewed in Tarim, Yemen on the day of Eid.
Shaykh Abdul Karim Yahya is interviewed in Tarim, Yemen on the day of Eid.
The Qur’an 101 - A Brief Introduction to the Holy Quran - Faraz Rabbani of SeekersGuidance from Faraz Rabbani on Vimeo.
The talk was supposed to be delivered in Gainesville, FL, at the University of Florida.
A short (30 minute) presentation by Faraz Rabbani on the reality of the Qur’an; what is the [...]
Video: “Be Peacemakers” by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf - Eid Al-Fitr 2010
From a proposed Islamic center in New York City, to a proposed Quran burning in Florida, Muslims in the West have again come under siege. On the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, Shaykh Hamza Yusuf delivers a sermon filled with hope, balance and guidance to navigate [...]
In the Name of Allah, the Benevolent, the Merciful
Allah’s blessings & peace be upon His beloved Messenger Muhammad, his folk, and companions
Two of the keys to Divine assistance are neediness (faqr) and thankfulness (shukr).
A practical way to this before one’s actions is to take a deep breath, bringing to mind one’s neediness [...]
Islamic Discourse: Between the Conclusive and the Variable - Shaykh Abdullah Bin Bayyah
Tabah Foundation
Perhaps the most looming challenge before Islam today is to be understood. Mis-representation on the part of international media punditry does contribute much to this dilemma, as well as general myopia within the consciousness of Western publics regarding their [...]
Truth, Other Religions, and Mysticism - Shaykh Nuh Keller
Question
Is it possible that God does not merely save followers of other previously valid religions besides Islam out of a divine amnesty, but for the truth that exists in previous religions, including those such as Native American religions, and others?
Response
Every true religion has been revealed by [...]