There is no better place for personal reflections at any given time than the Haram in Makkah. I truly miss those days. The peaceful and breathtaking ambiance in Makkah and Madinah made me realize yet again that we are all lone travellers in this world with one purpose. To a certain extent, Islam asks us to look out for each other, but each individual has a personal limit how far they will go for you and it is subjective.Continue reading “A Brief Musing on Hajj”
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Our Journey to Islam: An Innovative Islamic Speaker’s Bureau
We are hoping to be able to launch in mid-2011 the “Our Journey to Islam” program. Islamic Outreach ABIM is designing it to the needs of the nation and beyond, under a five year plan from its initiation through providing a speaker list of more than 100 active participants throughout Malaysia and beyond.Continue reading “Our Journey to Islam: An Innovative Islamic Speaker’s Bureau”
PEMBELA: Beberapa catatan dan pembetulan fakta
Saya merasa terpanggil untuk menulis beberapa aspek tentang sejarah penubuhan Pertubuhan-pertubuhan Pembela Islam (PEMBELA) sebagai respons terhadap beberapa tanggapan sinis terhadap gagasan tersebut. Sangat memeranjatkan apabila tanggapan sedemikian rupa datangnya daripada mereka yang mengaku sebagai aktivis gerakan Islam, dan membiarkan sikap taksub pada politik kepartian mereka menafikan peranan PEMBELA sebagai rangkaian perjuangan umat Islam di Malaysia serta gagasan murni yang melangkaui sebarang kepentingan politik kepartaian demi mempertahankan kesejahteraan aqidah umat Islam.Continue reading “PEMBELA: Beberapa catatan dan pembetulan fakta”
Hate is not part of Islam
http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/18musla/Article/#
Let us be honest about this. When the World Trade Centre towers went down, even Building Seven which did not have any airliner smash against it, much of the Muslim world cheered and followed the TV news videos again and again.
Timely Advice for Young Muslims
The following article was written by Almarhum Professor Dr. Muhammad Al’ Mahdi. It is a well written piece in a very honest and relating manner. Even though he is not with us still his contribution to some aspects of Islamic education is priceless. May Allah Bless his soul and shower His infinite mercy on him. Alfatihah.Continue reading “Timely Advice for Young Muslims”
Walking for a good cause
The original report by the Star newspaper appeared here.
OVER 1,000 sporting individuals participated in the ‘Walk for Charity’ organised by Islamic Outreach Angkatan Belia Islam Malaysia (ABIM) recently.
The walk, held at Dataran Merdeka, was organised to raise funds for welfare and community activities. The beneficiaries include the Saudara Islam Development Programme, Mosque Tourist Guide Programme, Orphans and the Poor Welfare Sponsorship Programme, the Islamicare Programme for the disabled, Orang Asli Socio-economic Development Programme and the Hospital Visit Programme.Continue reading “Walking for a good cause”
Review of the One-Day Colloquium on Islam & Secularism
Review of the One-Day Colloquium on Islam & Secularism held at MAS Academy, Kelana Jaya, Malaysia, July 24 2010, organized by Himpunan Keilmuan Muda (HAKIM, Intellectual Youth Alliance, www.hakim.org.my) & Curiousity Institute (CI).
Reviewed by Dr. Omar Altalib, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, International Islamic University Malaysia (omar_altalib@hotmail.com)
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Alhamdulillah, for everything
Alhamdulillah, for everything.
As I turn 35 years old today, I am reflecting on what our religion calls upon us to both do and be; that it is a commendable act to take stock of our days, so that we might gain a heart of wisdom.Continue reading “Alhamdulillah, for everything”
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