Be the Best
The divine criteria of what really is the best as mentioned by the very best himself, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). “The best of the Muslims is he from whose hand and tongue the Muslims are safe.” [Muslim] “The best … Continued
Religion
The Quranic Meaning of Iman
BY: MANSOOR ALAM The root of the word “Iman” is a-m-n which means: to be calm and quiet (in one’s heart); to be protected from fear; trustworthiness, and truthfulness [Taj-al-Urus]. Iman means to accept truthfully, to be convinced, and to verify … Continued
FASTING THE DAY OF ‘ASHURA’
BY: AELFWINE MISCHLER Ashura’ commemorates the day that Allah saved the Children of Israel from Pharaoh. Fasting on Muharram 10, known as the Day of ‘Ashura’, expiates for the sins of the past year. When the Prophet (peace and blessings be … Continued
ETHIOPIAN ISLAMIC AFFAIRS SUPREME COUNCIL EXPRESSES GRAVE CONCERN AFTER SECURITY FORCES’ SHOOTING DEATH OF IMAMS, ATTACK ON MUSLIM SCHOLARS
Addis Abeba, The Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council (EIASC) expressed grave concern after the recent shooting death of two Imams as well as attacks on Muslim scholars by security forces in west Arsi and west Hararghe zones of Oromia regional … Continued
Scotland’s first hijabi TV reporter: ‘I want to achieve my positions retaining my Muslim identity’
Anjuman Rahman A Muslim woman has become the first hijab-wearing journalist to anchor a report on Scottish TV news, after a ten-year career in journalism. Tasnim Nazeer, 34, made history following her appearance on STV news reporting on the lack of support … Continued
Muharram and Sectarian Politics
BY: ASLAM ABDULLAH On August 20, 2020, the 1442 of the Hijra will begin in the Muslim world. People will congratulate each other and celebrate with little concern about the plight of Muslims in different parts of the world. Those who … Continued
10 women given senior positions at Two Holy Mosques
TAREQ AL-THAQAFI MAKKAH: The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has appointed 10 women to senior leadership positions in the authority. Announcing the appointments, the presidency said that “empowering women to assume leadership positions is an … Continued
Malcolm X: The Pilgrimage to Makkah
BY: MALCOLM X Letter from Mecca – Malcolm XApril, 1964 Mecca 1964 – Never have I witnessed such sincere hospitality and overwhelming spirit of true brotherhood as is practiced by people of all colors and races here in this Ancient Holy … Continued
Pilgrims to quarantine for 14 days after Hajj
RAWAN RADWAN JEDDAH: Pilgrims who took part in this year’s Hajj must continue wearing electronic tags so authorities can track their 14-day quarantine once they return home. The bracelet is designed to monitor pilgrims’ adherence to quarantine, as well as … Continued
Hajj season nears end with no COVID-19 at holy sites
RUBA OBAID MAKKAH: Pilgrims returned to the Jamarat Bridge for the stoning ritual on Saturday, the fourth day of Hajj, as the season neared an end with no cases of COVID-19 at the holy sites. The Saudi Health Ministry said … Continued
The Well of Zamzam is a lasting miracle Previous
NADA HAMEED EDDAH: It is one of the most enduring miracles of Islam, representing God’s mercy. The Well of Zamzam first sprang 5,000 years ago under the feet of the Prophet Ismael after his mother Hagar, the second wife of Ibrahim, … Continued
Coronavirus: ‘The spirit of Eid has gone but celebrations continue’
New “last-minute” lockdown rules mean “the spirit of Eid has gone”, a Muslim leader has said. Bradford Council of Mosques President Zulfi Karim said Muslims were angry at the timing of the announcement – but he said it would not … Continued
