Muslims in Kashmir have lost their self-governing autonomy Tensions in Kashmir are high. Hindu nationalist leaders have stripped Kashmir of its self-governing autonomy. Internet and phone services have been cut off and the local leaders placed under house arrest. Kashmir Muslims fear that the Hindu nationalist government will change the demographics in the Muslim majority […]
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The Importance of Hajj
The Hajj pilgrimage is one of the defining rituals of Islam. Every able Muslim is required to journey to Mecca at least once in their lives’. Here are five reasons outlining the importance of the Hajj pilgrimage. 1. It is Fardh (obligatory) for anyone who can afford and is physically able ❝وَلِلَّهِ عَلَى ٱلنَّاسِ حِجُّ […]
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Zaira Wasim turns her back on Hollywood
Zaira Wasim turns her back on Hollywood An award-winning Bollywood young actress has turned her back on a promising acting career after revealing the industry was negatively affecting her faith. 18-year-old Zaira Wasim, famous for her roles in “Dangal” and the “Secret Superstar”, has published an extensive online post revealing the damaging impact her career […]
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Remembering Mohammed Morsi
Mohammed Morsi dies during court proceedings The first ever democratically elected President of Egypt, Mohammed Morsi, has died after suffering a heart attack during his court proceedings. Yet despite the noted cause of his death, many are labeling his death a planned assassination citing inhumane treatment while imprisoned. Islamic scholars, leaders and Muslims around the […]
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Moral of the Day | Questions with Dr. Omar Abdel Kafi
ENGLISH TRANSCRIPTION The moral of the day is from Omar Ibn Al-Kattab, The great genius He said, “An intelligent or wise person is not he who knows the difference between the good and evil, Rather the intelligent one is he who knows the best of two goods and the worst of two evils” This is […]
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Is Our Religion Strict? | Questions with Dr. Omar Abdel Kafi
ENGLISH TRANSCRIPTION We thank Allah and send peace and blessings upon his prophet Muhammad ﷺ In the matter of religious steadfastness and strictness of faith for those who live in Western countries When should one be strict about their religion and what are the rulings about the matter? Firstly, Islamic jurisprudence has known two schools […]
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Dealing with Differences | Questions with Dr. Omar Abdel Kafi
ENGLISH TRANSCRIPTION We thank Allah and send peace and blessings upon his prophet Muhammad ﷺ Everyone asks about the matter of differences of opinions in Religious matters And whether there is a certain etiquette when it comes to differences in opinions Yes of course there are rulings Whenever the picture is a bit pixelated in […]
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Minimalism in Islam
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What does it mean to love the Prophet? | Questions with Dr. Omar Abdel Kafi
ENGLISH TRANSCRIPTION How to love our prophet Mohammed PBUH more? Say, [O Muhammad], “If you should love Allah, then follow me, [so] Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.” Following the Sunnah of the prophet Mohammed PBUH Doing just some little Sunnah is better than showing diligence […]
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Secrets to Ikhlas (Sincerity)
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Never Neglect Your Prayer | Questions with Dr. Omar Abdel Kafi
ENGLISH TRANSCRIPTION I thank Allah and send peace and blessings upon His Prophet Muhammad ﷺ My message today is to those who neglect their prayers (Salah) Oh son, Oh daughter, what are you waiting for? Allah has not asked you to pray for him 24 hours a day He swt only asked that every couple […]
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A Guide to Seeking Knowledge in Islam
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