In the hit Fox TV thriller “24†Counter Terrorism agent Jack Bauer (played by Kiefer Sutherland) usually gets his man. And more often than not it will involve a fair dose of urgent persuasion.Although illegal (and the programme makers stress the illegality of his actions) Jack Bauer will routinely cut off his opponents fingers (with a cigar cutter), inject all manner of chemicals, or simply beat them to near death in the interests of gathering a vital morsel of information. It’s … [Read more...]
Monorail to serve pilgrims this Hajj
June 4, 2010 By
MAKKAH: The first phase of the Makkah Monorail project is expected to be completed before this year’s Haj. This will enable Haj pilgrims to use 35 percent of train service, said President of the Saudi Railway Organization (SRO) Abdul Aziz Al-Hoqail on Thursday. This phase will connect the holy sites of Arafat, Muzdalifah and Mina. This will reduce the traffic congestion, specially on the day of Arafat, to a large extent. “While the entire project will be completed before the Haj season … [Read more...]
On Comics, Zapiro & an Islamic response.
May 21, 2010 By
This piece is an old piece from Suhaib Webbs website, but fitting for todays events in South Africa. Cartoons and Comics – A Call to Maturity and Self-Determination by Abdul Sattar So it’s happened again. They decided to republish the cartoons. Perhaps it is because they want to re-emphasize their opinions on the character and personality of the Prophet Muhammad ï·º. Maybe because they wish to provoke more reactionary Muslims into random acts of violence or … [Read more...]
Quebec’s Niqab Ban: What will be next?
May 7, 2010 By
The incidents that began with the expulsion of a Muslim sister from a French language course have now escalated to the Quebec government barring Muslims wearing the niqab from obtaining provincial services. The ban is politically opportunistic, pressures Muslims to abandon some of the Ahkam of Islam, and paints the Muslims as foreigners. In terms of voicing our opposition to this ban, we must do so intellectually and on the basis of Islam even when calling on the wider Canadian society to stop this … [Read more...]
Striving to Inspire Competition
March 11, 2010 By
I received this from FeeqalBee earlier today. ‘Fee Qalbee’ - a motivational blog on tahfeedhul Qur'aan for sisters - brings to you a unique competition entitled:’STRIVING TO INSPIRE.’ You’re invited to submit your inspirational writings in the form of poetry or prose. The theme being, to write on what personally inspires / inspired you to memorise Al Qur’aan. Your writings can include references to Qur’aanic verses, Prophetic traditions, poems, people, … [Read more...]
3 March: Dark days for the Ummah
March 4, 2010 By
The 3rd of March is a date that is etched into the history of the Muslim Ummah as one of its darkest days ever. It was on this date in the fateful year of 1924 CE that the last vestige of legitimate Islamic rule was ended. The office of Khilifah was abolished by the treacherous Mustafa Kamal and the Muslim Ummah has since then been plunged in to darkness and humiliation. Thus any trace of the Uthmani Khilafah was extinguished as the 101st Khaleefah of Islam, Abdul Mejid II was exiled from the now … [Read more...]
A review on The Arrivals series
February 18, 2010 By
I received this review directly from the author, Sulaiman Kindi who is quite knowledgeable and responsible for the popular "Conquest of Syria" English translation book. Arrivals of Deception Having heard much about, “The Arrivals,†I finally watched the series. I thought I could learn something, but then realised that something was amiss. I write these words to awaken the overly trusting to points which might have been overlooked. Unauthentic “Research†Certain “facts†… [Read more...]
Free Classifieds Service on MyUmmah
February 16, 2010 By
Alhamdulillah, we have reached over 300 email subscribers and now average about 350 daily readers/visitors. I have been toying with this idea for quite some time & finally decided to setup a classifieds listings for our readers. MyUmmah Classifieds is completely FREE to advertise and respond. Sell your car, property, rentals and any service or item. Even advertise items you want. You may ad pictures, prices, numbers etc – Buyers can respond using the form to email … [Read more...]
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