I came across a piece of news regarding the fiercely anti-Islam Dutch MP Geert Wilders, who has been traveling through the U.S. a few weeks ago on a highly-publicized trip to meet with politicians, promote his controversial film “Fitna”, and raise money for his legal defense back home.
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Salahuddin Al-Ayyubi
Salahuddin al-Ayyubi, celebrated by the Muslims as the liberator or al-Quds and equally revered by the west for his compassion and bravery. The lecture by Syaikh Zahir Mahmood of As-Suffa Institute [www.as-suffa.org], details the heroic life and efforts of this warrior and ascetic, may Allah have mercy upon him. “Those who believe, and have left their homes and striven with their wealth and their lives in Allah’s way are of much greater worth in Allah’s sight. These are they who are triumphant.” [at-Tawbah]
The link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fyeQ82D5l0
On Making Dua (prayers)
It is not that we have forgotten dua completely; we refer to it regularly. But, our ideas and practice regarding dua have become distorted. Often it is reduced to the level of a ritual. Generally it is considered when all our efforts have failed — an act of last resort. It is belittled through actions and sometimes even with words. Is it any wonder that today mostly a mention of dua is meant to indicate the hopelessness of a situation?
The Muslims’ Post-9/11 Schizophrenia
Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Afifi Al-Akiti [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afifi_al-Akiti] is an Oxford-based Malaysian jurist who has responded to a “pseudo-fatwa” by a “deviant” UK-based group named Al-Muhajiroun. (De facto judgments by Shaykh Gibril Haddad, who wrote the introduction to this short publication, are indicated by quotation marks.)
On leadership and democracy
http://www.malaysiakini.com/letters/100636
“DEMOCRACY” popularized by the West is NOT the democracy established by Rasulullah (s.a.w.) in his time. After his demise, the monarchists (now called Shi’ite Muslims) insisted that subsequent Amirs should come from the blood line of the Prophet himself. As best we know, the Prophet (s.a.w.) did not sanction this royal system of choosing leaders, rather he nominated Abu Bakr and left the decision open to CONSENSUS of the Companions (r.a.).
Ayyuhal Walad – Dear beloved Son – du’a that can always be recited
Edited extract from Imam Ghazali’s Arabic Book ‘Ayyuhal Walad’ from His Three-Volumes Collection of Short Books ‘Majmu’a Rasail Imam Ghazali’
My dear beloved son! Do not forget me in your supplications (Du’a). You have desired that I should write a supplication (Du’a) for you [that you can always recite], so you should search for supplications in the book of ahadith (the traditions of Prophet Muhammad (saw) [especially] in Sahah Sitta (the six most authentic collections of the traditions of Prophet Muhammad (saw) and memorize them. Likewise, many supplications have come [to us] from the methods of the Ahl al-Bayt (the family of Prophet Muhammad (saw), so search for them there. Recite the following [supplication], in particular, after every prayer (Salat):
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Agitating Malay Muslims
This article has been published earlier here.
By Shanon Shah | 03 March 2009 |
OVER the past year, several Malay-Muslim groups have been in the headlines. From lawsuits filed against the DAP‘s Teresa Kok for allegedly insulting Islam, to campaigns responding to the crisis in Gaza, the defence of Islam and Malay rights has occuppied the national attention, sometimes in frightening ways. Just what are these groups about? What motivates them? And do these non-governmental organisations (NGOs), some of which have mushroomed very quickly overnight, really express the will of the majority of Malay Muslims in Malaysia?
Our Self-Esteem
Allah loves those who put their trust in Him as shown in Surah Ali Imran verse 159. The verse says: “It was by the mercy of God that you, Prophet Muhammad, were lenient with them, that you showed indulgence toward them when they disobeyed you; Had you been harsh in speech, Ill-natured, and fierce of heart, Brutish and coarse towards them, They would have dispersed, split away, from about you. So pardon them, pass over what they have done, Pardon your Companions for that which may ensue from them And ask forgiveness for them, for their sins, until I forgive them, And consult them; find out their opinions, in the matter, Consult with them upon the conduct of affairs In order to win their hearts over And so that you may be emulated in this respect; And indeed, the Prophet would frequently consult them. And when you are resolved, to carry out what you wish after counsel, rely on Allah, put your trust in Him, Put your trust in Allah to give you triumph and domination For Allah loves those who rely on Him.”
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