Aisha Stacey “If I had taken anyone as my closest friend I would have taken Abu Bakr, but he is my brother and companion,” these are the words of Prophet Muhammad (may God shower him with mercy). Abu Bakr was known as Siddeeq (the truthful). The Arabic word Siddeeq implies more than lack of deceit;...
April 19, 2025
Category: Religion
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Here’s How the Muslim World Believes Women Should Dress
By Daniel Pipes A survey conducted in seven Muslim-majority countries (Tunisia, Egypt, Lebanon, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Pakistan) finds that a median of 10 percent of the respondents prefer women to wear either a niqab or burqa when in public. The specific country figures range enormously, from 74 percent approval of these two garments in...
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Enrichment of soul brings true happiness
Even though happiness is perhaps one of the most important things in life, science still can not explain much about it. Its concept itself is elusive. Is it an idea, emotion, virtue, philosophy, ideal, or is it just programmed in the genes? There is no agreed upon definition for it, yet still everyone seems to...
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One in 10 babies in England are now Muslims: census
London (AFP) – Almost one in 10 babies and toddlers in England and Wales are Muslim, according to new analysis of census figures published Friday, illustrating the growth of the minority community. Some 317,952 children aged under five, or 9.1 percent, were registered as being Muslim in the 2011 census, the Office for National Statistics...
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Arabs Got Talent contestant Jennifer Grout converts to Islam
Saeed Saeed The Arabs Got Talent contestant Jennifer Grout has reportedly converted to Islam. The 23-year-old American singer, famed for her pitch-perfect rendition of Arab classics despite not knowing the language, seems to have accepted the faith in a YouTube video released on Sunday. The video has her declaring the shahada – otherwise known as...
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5,800 buildings to make way for Grand Mosque expansion
JEDDAH: NADIM AL-HAMID The government has appropriated 5,800 properties at a cost of SR75 billion for the expansion of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, according to the mayor’s office. The latest appropriations include the Dar Al-Tawhid InterContinental Hotel and the building next to it that currently encompasses the old Hilton Hotel on the western and...
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It is forbidden to use phones while driving, says mufti
DAMMAM: SAEED AL-ASMARI It is forbidden to use phones while driving because of the danger of causing accidents, the Eastern Province’s mufti said here recently. Khalaf bin Mohammed Al-Mutlaq was speaking to the media here during the launch of a campaign entitled “Don’t Be Captive to Your Mobile.” He also warned that young people are...
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Wisdom of Jesus & Muhammad (peace be upon them)
By Deana Nassar, Freelance Writer Many mistakenly believe that Muslims were taught not to tolerate the existence of other religions present in this world. In fact this belief contradicts the very essence and teachings of being a good Muslim where we can witness the dealings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) with other religions described...
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My journey from darkness to light
BLURB: By God’s grace that I’m blessed with religion of God, I’m Mohammed Umar Rao from India, I embraced Islam at the age of 18. I shared my story with two persons. All praise and thanks be to God, they were convinced that my decision and choice is best, they started reading Qur’an and also...
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Grand mufti calls suicide bombers criminals
Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Asheikh has condemned suicide bombings as grave crimes, reiterating his stance in strong language. “Killing oneself is a grave crime and a grave sin,” Al-Asheikh was quoted as saying by a local newspaper on Thursday. “Those who kill themselves with explosives are criminals who are hastening their way to hell.” “Their...