It is ironic that we live in an era that has been coined “The Information Age” where human beings have attained, rather than knowledge, epic proportions of ignorance. Citizens of the most powerful nations of the earth often fail to identify important regions – and on occasion their own homeland – on a map. If […]
A Spring’s Gift – Rabi’ Salawat – Shaykh Abdul Karim Yahya In the Name of Allah; Most Gracious, Most Merciful This special salawat was given to us by Sayyidi al-Habib Umar for the blessed month of Rabi’ul-Awwal with a beautiful translation provided by Sh. Yahya Rhodus (Allah preserve him). It is recommended for us to […]
A wide spectrum of the views of various scholars’ views on the Egyptian Revolution. Mufti Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf The main thing we need to realize is that until we become worthy of having decent people above us, then no decent person will come above us. The Prophet (peace and blessings of God be upon him) […]
When the Social Contract is Breached on One Side, It’s Breached on Both Sides Hamza Yusuf When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to […]
Change is necessary if Egypt is to fulfill its historic potential Ali Gomaa Last Updated: Feb 6, 2011 It is with a heavy heart that I have watched the events of the past few days unfold. Violence is always regrettable, but to watch the cities of my own country deteriorate into virtual war zones is […]
Reflections on the Situation in Egypt Imam Zaid Shakir We Hold These Truths to be Self-Evident… A well-meaning friend of mine has suggested that if I write anything else on the ongoing uprising in Egypt, I should frame it in terms understandable to Americans. After all, we should be aiming to affect American public opinion […]
Enjoining Good, Forbidding Wrong Friday sermon (jum’ah khutbah) – Sheikh Abdal Hakim Murad – 4 February 2011 – Cambridge – 23 mins 32 secs In the past days and weeks people all over the world have been following the events in Tunisia, Egypt and elsewhere. The people’s struggle for freedom inspires hope, but the dangers […]
Some Reflections on the Current Situation in Egypt – Mufti Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf Listen to the lecture Biography of Mufti Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf
An interview with a poor, elderly Egyptian lady. A thought-provoking reminder for all of us. What sort of perspective do we have on difficulties?
Inside Islam: What a Billion Muslims Really Think – Watch the Documentary Film for Free | Watch Free Documentaries Online | SnagFilms Watch more free documentaries A short film that explores the opinions of Muslims around the globe as revealed in the world’s first major opinion poll. Inside Islam: What a Billion Muslims Really […]
