By Osman Ali Hassan Mr. President, there is a photograph circulating on social and mainstream media. It shows a group of children, no older than five or six, beaming at their kindergarten graduation in St. Paul, Minnesota. They are dressed in caps and gowns, and a number of the girls wear hijabs. Recently, you shared...
By Abdikarim Haji Abdi Buh Both the fast of ʿArafah and the fast of ʿAshura are among the most rewarding voluntary acts of worship in Islam. They are opportunities to seek Allah’s forgiveness, renew one’s faith, and draw closer to Him. Although both involve fasting, they commemorate different events and carry distinct spiritual significance. 1....
By Sheikh Abdunasir J. Warsame, PhD Introduction Islam has underscored the significance of patriotism. The homeland is regarded as a portion of Allaah’s creation, designed for humanity to nurture and enhance through the sophisticated architectural methods available in our era. The duty of ensuring the welfare of the homeland and its inhabitants lies with both...
Eid al-Adha, or the “Feast of Sacrifice,” is an Islamic holiday that begins during the Hajj, on the 10th day of the Islamic lunar month of Dhul-Hijja. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. See more- Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha, in photos Source: AP
The Editorial Board and contributors of WardheerNews is extending heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the entire Muslim Ummah around the world, especially the Somali people, on the blessed occasion of Eid al-Adha. In this Eid Adha occasion, the editors and contributors pray Allah grants the Somali people and the wider Muslim Ummah the opportunity...
By Dayib Sheikh Ahmed Every year, as the final month of the Islamic lunar calendar dawns, millions of households across the globe engage in a practice that feels deeply jarring to the sensibilities of modern, urbanized life. In an era where food arrives inside sterile plastic wrap, ordered via smartphone algorithms and dropped off by...
By WardheerNews Editorial “In it are Signs Manifest; (for example), the Station of Abraham; whoever enters it attains security; Pilgrimage thereto is a duty men owe to Allah,- those who can afford the journey; but if any deny faith, Allah stands not in need of any of His creatures” Surat Imran. Performing the Hajj Performing...
By Sheikh Abdunasir Jamac Warsame, PhD Introduction Definition of the science of inheritance: It is a discipline governed by rules and regulations, grounded in jurisprudence and mathematics, that determines the portion of each heir and their entitlements from the estate of the deceased. The study of inheritance is closely tied to economics, necessitating careful consideration...
By Abdiqani Haji Abdi Mecca- The old man did not move. As the black SUV carrying Somalia’s Minister of Religious Affairs rolled slowly through the crowded street near the Somali pilgrims’ accommodation in Saudi Arabia, the elderly pilgrim stepped directly into its path and planted himself in front of the vehicle. Around him, angry voices...
By Sheikh Abdunasir Jamac Warsame, PhD Concept of Revenge Revenge is an unjustified killing and counter-killing.What constitutes revenge? It refers to the act of inflicting harm or pain on another individual without engaging in any criminal activity. It is impossible to locate a society devoid of all types of crime or an ideal society that...