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...]
Free eBook – Expelling Jinn from your home
May 6, 2010 By
Majdi Muhammad Ash-Shahawi This book will help you to overcome all your worries, and begin a new chapter in your life. Then you will be free to think clearly, act decisively and feel at peace with yourself and others. Just read through the book , following the instructions carefully, for three or six weeks in total. The Jinn are not very strong, they only take a grip when you show weakness in faith or religious duties, once you take command of your faith and follow it properly, they can never affect … [Read more...]
Learn Arabic with Ar Rihla
April 5, 2010 By
Visit the www.rihla.co.za to learn more about their services and courses … [Read more...]
How the Prophet (pbuh) would complain
March 15, 2010 By
What would you do if the world turns against you and difficulties become almost unbearable? Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) went through tremendous problems in the path of Islam. It is related that when Abu Talib died, the Prophet (peace be upon him) went out on foot to Taif to call its people to Islam. They rejected his call, and he walked away until he got to the shade of a tree. So, he prayed two Rak’at and said: “O Allah, I complain to You of my weakness and my insignificance … [Read more...]
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