The Muslim world has bewildered many experts who have researched the potential of the Islamic lands. Many have questioned how it is even possible that a people who are so rich and so plentiful in resources came to be so poor in reality. Many have an unfortunate tendency to compare the development of the West and conclude that the absence of liberal values will always act as an obstacle to industrial development in the Muslim world. There are a number of factors that have hindered development in … [Read more...]
Gift of the Givers Aid to Haiti
January 14, 2010 By
Below is the official press release from Gift of the Givers regarding the Haiti earthquake tragedy. Anyone wanting to make contributions can deposit directly into Gift of the Givers, Standard Bank, Pietermaritzburg, A/C no. 052137228, Branch Code 057525. You can call them at 011 832 1563 or 083 6677 179 for Jhb. website www.giftofthegivers.org Thanks for your wonderful support, warm words and encouragement. A special thanks to the media for all the fantastic coverage thus far. We appreciate it … [Read more...]
Politics: An Integral Part of Islam
December 11, 2009 By
Recently, Saudi Arabia's interior minister warned the pilgrims that they should not involve politics in Hajj. The current rulers in the Muslim lands are attempting to prevent Muslims from gathering and discussing issues and ideas which are pertinent to the future of the Ummah. Politics which is the act of "taking care of the affairs of the Ummah according to Shar'a rulings" is an integral part of Islam. We must take it upon ourselves to reclaim Islam and discuss the issues affecting the … [Read more...]
Islamic Finance – A False Dawn
November 17, 2009 By
This article is written by brother Adnan Khan Open up the pages of any newspaper or Financial Magazine and you are guaranteed to find advertisements from banks announcing their latest Islamic finance products. Once perceived as a niche market, Islamic finance today is big business with both local and international banks keen to get in on the act. An increasing number of non-Muslims are adopting Islamic compliant products as awareness of the principles behind Shari'ah finance has grown. In 2008, … [Read more...]
Foreign Aid: The Path to Slavery
November 13, 2009 By
Elite capitalist nations, such as America, UK and Canada, portray aid packages to Muslim countries as charity. But, in reality, this money is an investment that enables the colonial powers to maintain their influence in the Muslim lands. Foreign aid is a tool of control. We must call on the Ummah to reject the continued subordination of our affairs to these colonial nations. We must call on the people of influence in the Muslim lands to reject foreign aid and set a course that is subordinate to none … [Read more...]
Appeal: Muslim accused of being ‘terror’ suspect
November 3, 2009 By
Who is this brother? His brother says of him: “Tarek Mehanna is a 27 year old Muslim Egyptian American born and raised in the United States. Highly educated, Tarek holds a doctorate in pharmacy from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. He is a devout and tolerant Muslim who is not only respected in the local Islamic and interfaith communities, but who also gives back to his Islamic community by fulfilling the roles of brother, educator, mentor, scholar, and friend. Tarek is described … [Read more...]
On Soccer Kits, The Cross and Shirk
October 28, 2009 By
A sad indictment on the state of the Ummah’s ImÄn and knowledge is the wearing of garments with the Cross – even in the Masjid – under the pretext of supporting certain soccer teams. Included in Shirk is displaying or respecting symbols of Shirk such as the Cross View the document in slideshow format below. Insult To AllahView more documents from naeem mayet. … [Read more...]
Exposing the hypocrisy of Hussein Solomon
October 21, 2009 By
The latest lies that emanate from the so-called "expert on Islamic militancy" Hussein Solomons do not surprise Muslims who have become familiar with the methods this devious munafiq who hides under the cloak of Islam. His latest "warning" to the South African Intelligence is about the serious terrorist threat to the 2010 FIFA World Cup, due to be held in South Africa in June 2010. Again, without failing to provide evidence for his wild claims (he has failed to do so repeatedly … [Read more...]
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