Innovations by Muslims that shaped the modern world
Most people have the erroneous opinion that Coffee comes from Italy when in reality, Yemen is where the ubiquitous brew has its true origins. Along with the first university, and […]
540. Commandment – And strive in the cause of Allah as it behoves you to strive for it
540. Commandment – And strive in the cause of Allah as it behoves you to strive for it [22:79] And strive in the cause of Allah as it behoves you to strive for it. He has chosen you, and has laid no hardship upon you in religion; so follow the faith of your […]
The Oldest Qur’an Controversy
The oldest Qur’ans are actually in Yemen, in danger being bombed By: Juan Cole The discovery of a couple pages [apparently actually 18] of a very old Qur’an (the Muslim […]
15 Anti-Corruption Hadiths
By Muhammad Fathi Source: OnIslam.net Monday, 27 July 2015 Corruption is one of the worst predicaments that haunt many countries around the world. The abuse of power, authority and resources by governments and public servants hinders the progress of nations, alienates ordinary citizens and blocks them from […]
Perlis Islamic council in Malaysia issues landmark edict
The Perlis Fatwa Committee has issued an edict which states that the custody of a child be given to the more suitable parent, regardless of religion. State mufti Datuk Dr […]
539. Commandment – Travel through the earth and see how evil was the end of those who treated the Prophets as liars
539. Commandment – Travel through the earth and see how evil was the end of those who treated the Prophets as liars [3:138] Surely, there have been many dispensations before you; so travel through the earth and see how evil was the end of those who treated the Prophets as liars. [27:52] Then see how evil was the end of their plan! Verily, We […]
Madinah’s miswak sellers do good business
FOR BETTER ORAL HYGIENE: Some pilgrims buy miswak to be given as gifts to family and friends back home. ARAB NEWS Published — Monday 27 July 2015 Last update 27 July 2015 2:19 am MADINAH: Millions of visitors coming to Madinah during Ramadan and Eid made sure they visited the […]
Gov’t (of Jordan) discusses UNRWA crisis as agency’s coffers ‘almost empty’
Gov’t discusses UNRWA crisis as agency’s coffers ‘almost empty’ By Laila Azzeh , Petra – Jul 27,2015 – Last updated at Jul 27,2015 0 0 googleplus0 0 0 UNRWA’s education services are on the line due to a severe financial crisis (Photo courtesy of UNRWA) AMMAN — Jordan on Sunday […]
Palestinians clash with Israeli police near Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem (VIDEO)
Source: RT.com Israeli police have deployed stun grenades to disperse rock-throwing Palestinian protesters, who were trying to prevent Jews from praying on Jerusalem’s Temple Mount on one of their most […]
Can the Middle East tackle Islamist militancy?
Can the Middle East tackle Islamist militancy? 25 July 2015 From the sectionMiddle East BBC.COM Arab affairs analyst Magdi Abdelhadi offers a personal view on the difficulties presented by trying to tackle Islamist extremism in the Middle East. If you watch Saudi television, as I sometimes do, you will […]
Age you can legally get married around the world
You can get married as young as nine in Iran but men have to wait till they’re 22 to tie the knot in China On Friday, the Spanish government announced […]
538. Commandment – So go about in the land for four months, and know that you cannot frustrate the plan of Allah and that Allah will humiliate the disbelievers
538. Commandment – So go about in the land for four months, and know that you cannot frustrate the plan of Allah and that Allah will humiliate the disbelievers [9:2] So go about in the land for four months, and know that you cannot frustrate the plan of Allah and that Allah will humiliate the […]
Qur’an sets out basis of love
By Harun Yahya, ARABNEWS.com The Qur’an refers to love that stems from faith and has a profound impact on the soul. It takes hard work to possess that love. The […]
Haram quiet again as ninety percent of Umrah pilgrims leave
ARAB NEWS Published — Sunday 26 July 2015 Last update 26 July 2015 1:43 am JEDDAH: Some 90 percent of Umrah pilgrims have left Makkah. As a result, quiet atmosphere prevails over the central area of the Grand Mosque, which witnessed worshippers in increased numbers performing the daily prayers. Hatem […]
The War Over Blasphemy
Lobelog: Two weeks ago, Iceland abolished its 75-year-old blasphemy law. The parliament’s decision was a victory for the unconventional Pirate Party, which made the call to abolish the blasphemy law in Iceland after the Charlie Hebdo terrorist attacks in France. Churches in Iceland publically opposed this step, but this didn’t […]
537. Commandment – To travel in the earth, and see how He originated the creation
537. Commandment – To travel in the earth, and see how He originated the creation [29:21] Say, ‘Travel in the earth, and see how He originated the creation. Then will Allah provide the latter creation.’ Surely, Allah has power over all things. [22:47] Have they not travelled in the land, so that […]
536. Commandment – Hast thou not seen how thy Lord lengthens the shade? And if He had pleased, He could have made it stationary. Then We make the sun a guide thereof
536. Commandment – Hast thou not seen how thy Lord lengthens the shade? And if He had pleased, He could have made it stationary. Then We make the sun a guide thereof [25:46] Hast thou not seen how thy Lord lengthens the shade? And if He had pleased, He could have […]
Daesh bans private Internet access in Syria bastion — activists
By AFP – Jul 20,2015 – Jordan Times BEIRUT — The Daesh terror group is banning private Internet access in its Syrian bastion Raqqa, forcing residents and even its own fighters to use Internet cafés where they can be monitored, activists say. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and activist […]
535. Commandment – You may know the computation of years and the science of reckoning
535. Commandment – You may know the computation of years and the science of reckoning [17:13] And We have made the night and the day two Signs, and the Sign of night We have made dark, and the Sign of day We have made sight giving, that you may seek bounty from […]
Swiss tourists warned of French burqa ban
Tourists in Annecy have been told that France banned veils back in 2011. Photo: AFP Swiss tourists warned of French burqa ban Published: 23 Jul 2015 11:11 GMT+02:00 Police in […]