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Virtues of Reading the Book of Allah To reflect upon the verses of Allah is a form of worship; it is something that will draw one close to Allah, Most High. This reflection is not a reckless and wandering one, rather, it includes a study of the classical Tafseer (exegesis) of the verses being pondered over. Allah, Most High, says in the Qur?an (what means): ? ''Do they not reflect upon the Qur?an? Had it been from other than Allah, they would surely have found therein many a much contradiction.? [Sur... Read More
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Human Rights, as they should be in a Muslim country. Islam, as represented in the Holy Qur?an and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) laid down human rights centuries before they were known to the modern world. The following are some of these rights: 1. The Security of Life and Property: In the address which the Prophet (SAW) delivered on the occasion of the Farewell Haj, he said: ?Your lives and properties are forbidden to one another till you meet your Lord on the Day of Resurrection.? 2. The Pr... Read More
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. . . ****U P D A T E ***** *19/01/2010 - US begins airdrops of aid into Haiti The pace of food and medical aid deliveries picked up in earthquake-shattered Haiti but doctors worried disease would be the next big challenge. www.metro.co.uk *19/01/2010 The fundraiser Sunday for earthquake victims - a brainchild of Federer and dubbed "Hit for Haiti" - came on the eve of the Australian Open and raised more than $185,000, an amount that orga... Read More
January 23, 2010 at 8:11amSimon Cowell, is to produce a song to help survivors of Haiti http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view/118554/Take-That-and-Robbie-Willliams-reunited-for-Haiti-songJanuary 17, 2010 at 7:46amBritons donate ?15m to quake appeal: ''Disasters Emergency Committee Chief Executive Brendan Gormley said: "Once again people in the UK have proven that they will not sit idl...
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Virtues of Reading the Book of Allah To reflect upon the verses of Allah is a form of worship; it is something that will draw one close to Allah, Most High. This reflection is not a reckless and wandering one, rather, it includes a study of the classical Tafseer (exegesis) of the verses being pondered over. Allah, Most High, says in the Qur?an (what means): ? ''Do they not reflect upon the Qur?an? Had it been from other than Allah, they would surely have found therein many a much contradiction.? [Sur... Read More
January 23, 2010 at 6:48amArthur, you're welcome. Reading the Qu'ran is unique. Reflecting upon it is thought provoking and truly draw the reader and believer close to Allah (SWT). Yes, we live i...January 16, 2010 at 8:50amThe distracting world confuses needs (making a living to meet food, shelter, clothing, etc) with wants (a three car garage, a 4,500 sq ft home, a swimming pool, etc). In such...
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HAITIAN ARTISTS ~ Beethovas Obas - PORTRAIT The son of Haitian painter Charles Obas, Beethova was born in 1964 in the capital Port-au-Prince under the dictatorship of Fran?ois Duvalier. After taking part in a demonstration against the regime, his father disappeared when Beethova was just five years of age. The young Obas grew up surrounded by his father?s paintings and the many instruments that he had collected. He taught himself how to play, first the accordion and later the guitar. His talents as a c... Read More
April 5, 2010 at 6:45amSUMMARY The United States and the United Nations (UN), in cooperation with the Government of Haiti, and with the support of Brazil, Canada, the European Union, France, and Sp...
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Are the members of this group up for an in person meet up next month?
February 15, 2010 at 12:10amSalaam OOO, I do not visit this site much anymore :( sorry I missed the opportunity. What part of washington are you in? Peace
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Khyal tha jis ka mujhe khyal meiN mila mujhe Sawal ka jawab bhi sawal meiN mila mujhe Kisi ko apne amal ka hisab kya detay? Sawal saare ghalat thai jawab kya detay -Munir Niazi
January 15, 2010 at 1:06amLOL It's one of those chameleon shers - adaptable to quite a few people I am sure ;)January 14, 2010 at 1:12amAray aap kaise nahiN samakhteeN Serene? Munir Niazi saheb aap he ke liye keh gaye thai
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This village is the biggest mystery. No VE and no inter action since over last 18 months :)
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I found it! in Lotas
ok- someone had mentioned in one of the previous threads that while traveling, they had come across a muslim sister with an inflatable LOTA- and of course so many ppl wanted to get their hands on one. so i searched and searched and i found one: a travel LOTA! P: its not inflatable- but its even better: its collapsible. =) it folds to the size of a hockey puck ( 2 ' x 3 ")- according to the description on the site. muslimtravelbuddy.com howz that?! i thought i'd pass it on ... Read More
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as-salamualaikum (A), Abu Bakr's determination, loyalty, commitments, achievements, life, etc...impress me very much. I would like to share Abu Bakr's biography with you all. Many of you already know it but reading his story over and over again is worthy. Biography - By Latiefa Achmat (A) Abu Bakr was the dearest friend of the Prophet Muhammad. The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to speak about Abu Bakr, remarking on how he was the only person who never hesitated to accept Islam once he heard ab... Read More
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One huge contributor to maternal mortality is the fact that in many rural and tribal areas in Pakistan, a woman cannot leave her house without a male relative to chaperone her. The majority of Pakistani women will literally bleed to death at home rather than risk dishonoring the family by going to the local health centre or hospital. The following article describe that: www.washingtontimes.com
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A whole year has passed, with lots of events and actions. Time is flying like a traveller who is in a rush to catch a train! A year ago, at this time, I was doing the same thing I am doing now. Reflecting upon the previous year. ***A year ago Gaza was Under Attack. It stood as a platform for the residents of Gaza, the Palestininans to speak up; it also went beyond reporting to analyze the situation, as well as future scenarios. Masha'Allah, it is worthy to mention here that some Naseebers never stopped talk... Read More
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I am happy to accept the role of President & CEO of CAMP-Toronto. It is not a solo role, so I will need the help and support of everyone to take CAMP-Toronto to the next level. CAMP-Toronto 2010-2012 Teams: Leadership Team 1.Najamuddin Mohammed, President & CEO 2.Faisal Khan, Executive Vice-President & Treasurer 3.Farrah Naeemuddin, Secretary & Events Coordinator 4.Umman Khawaja -- Acting Vice-President Public Relations *5.Zeenath Zeath, Legal Counsel 6.Amreena H, Book Club Coordinator 7.I... Read More
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A whole year has passed, with lots of events and actions. Time is flying like a traveller who is in a rush to catch a train! A year ago, at this time, I was doing the same thing I am doing now. Reflecting upon the previous year. ***A year ago Gaza was Under Attack. It stood as a platform for Gaza's people to speak up; it also went beyond reporting to analyze the situation, as well as future scenarios. Masha'Allah, it is worthy to mention here that some Naseebers never stopped talking about Gaza (before and ... Read More
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~~~ Re-run ~~~ P: The following article is worth sharing with ya all ! Author: Idris TAWFIQ is a British Muslim Writer who lives and works in Egypt. Before embracing Islam he was a Roman Catholic Priest. You can visit his website at idristawfiq.com . . . . . . . . . . >>> Has romance disappeared? :D Well, it may have disappeared to a large extent in many Western societies where divorce and marriage breakdown figures are really high. In such societies where having different boyfriends ... Read More
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Latest trial in the UK, 18 Dec 2009. Mrs Hanim Goren, the mother of Tulay (the victim of the honour killing) has had death threats for breaking the silent code of her traditional Turkish family. ''Tulay did not simply vanish into thin air that day. If she were alive I know she would, without any doubt, have found a way of making contact with us''. ''My mother cannot think about anything apart from how different her life will be from now on''. ''Throughout her married life it was expected that she wou... Read More



