I had the privilege of attending the launch of Yang Mulia Tan Sri Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas’ latest pearl of wisdom, entitled “Historical fact And Fiction” earlier today. It was held at UTM’s International Campus, Kuala Lumpur. Read the news here and here; the book’s synopsis and a glimpse of its contents can be found here.Continue reading “A Must-Read Book”
Tag Archives: Qur’an
Ramadhan Reflections 1432H
What’s next after Ramadhan? Qibla Teachers Pitch in (Source: Qibla Monthly)
Shaykh Qays Arthur:
“This Ramadhan has reached mankind in general and the Muslims in particular in a state of upheaval and disquiet, economically and politically. Allah tells us that when men are corrupt, corruption becomes apparent on earth and in societies as a sign to remind us of the greater next-worldly consequences so that we may return to the right way.
My resignation as Chairman, Islamic Outreach ABIM
Al-Hamdulillah, wa Sallallah wa Sallama `Ala Sayyidina Rasulillah, wa Alihi wa Sahbihi wa Man Walah, Wa Ba`du;
I have submitted my official resignation letter as Chairman, Islamic Outreach ABIM, to ABIM’s Secretary General, with a requested effective date of August 31, 2011. The representatives from ABIM’s Central Executive Committee have recently met with the staff to discuss moving forward; under their leadership, a transition plan will be charted.Continue reading “My resignation as Chairman, Islamic Outreach ABIM”
Ramadhan 1432H Hospital Visit Program
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Assalamualaykum WarahmatuLlahi Wabarakatuh,
Al-Hamdulillah, wa Sallallah wa Sallama `Ala Sayyidina Rasulillah, wa Alihi wa Sahbihi wa Man Walah, Wa Ba`du; Alhamdulillah, praise be to Allah SWT, who has blessed us with another Ramadhan, the month in which the Qur’an was sent down, a guidance for the people [2:185]. Prophet Muhammad (may Allah honour him and grant him peace) illustrated the beauty of Ramadhan as the month of blessing, in which Allah SWT covers us with blessings, for He sends down mercy, decreases sins and answers prayers [Tabarani].Continue reading “Ramadhan 1432H Hospital Visit Program”
Zakat Distribution and “Rice Christians”
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/172979
In the early years of President Sukarno‘s Indonesia, there were many very poor villagers. Since Bung Karno depended on western money to consolidate Indonesia’s new freedom, churches were not restricted in their synonymous missionary efforts. The term “rice Christian” came about as a result of villagers on the verge of starvation, or even simple malnourishment, being offered rice in exchange for church membership.Continue reading “Zakat Distribution and “Rice Christians””
Preparation for the blessed month of Ramadhan
The blessed month of Ramadhan will be ushered in a few weeks wherein it is expected that we boost our acts of worship in return for maximum reward from Allah the Most Exalted. But the question is how prepared are we?Continue reading “Preparation for the blessed month of Ramadhan”
The real Islamophobia
It is not Osama, or even the universal celebration of his supposed capture.
It is the twenty American states considering a legal ban on Shari’ah activities, including legal penalties for operating businesses according to Shari’ah law. It has been described as ‘a discriminatory and wholly unfounded idea‘. How this can be in a supposedly “free country” is a great mystery.Continue reading “The real Islamophobia”
Reviving the humane among our Muslims
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/163909
COMMENT We know that Allah the Most Exalted wants us to return to Him as human beings, not as human in form yet showing many animal qualities. The one letter “e” makes the difference. The first sign of a humane Muslim is that he treats other Muslims as if they were true human beings, not as victims of poverty, war crimes, rich inheritances, elderly or senile, or anything else.Continue reading “Reviving the humane among our Muslims”
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