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Opinion

A Fault-mender is Better than a Fault-finder

Abu Dharr

Ramadan 30, 14432022-05-01

In his continuing series on the early history of the emergence of Islamic leadership after the Prophet (pbuh), Abu Dharr highlights the circumstances that led to such decisions. He also exposes the deep-seated prejudices of Muslims wedded to their sectarian outlook.

Opinion

Hindsight Explains the Injury that Foresight would have Prevented

Abu Dharr

Sha'ban 29, 14432022-04-01

In his regular column, Abu Dharr invites readers to rise above their sectarian prejudices and see the cordial interaction between Abu Bakr, Umar and Imam Ali (may Allah be pleased with them all) soon after our beloved Prophet (pbuh) left this world. Our prejudices are preventing us from creating genuine unity among Muslims.

Opinion

Absence of Malice

Abu Dharr

Jumada' al-Akhirah 29, 14432022-02-01

The meeting convened by the Ansar at Saqifah immediately after the Prophet (pbuh) joined Heavenly company was not based on malice. The meeting led to the appointment of Abu Bakr as Khalifah of the Muslims to avert chaos. Unfortunately, sectarians (both Sunnis and Shi‘is) have turned this into a contentious issue. It shouldn’t be.

Opinion

Beware of A Reconciled Enemy

Abu Dharr

Jumada' al-Ula' 28, 14432022-01-01

Tackling the sensitive issue of succession of Muslim leadership after the Prophet (pbuh) joined heavenly company, Abu Dharr guides readers through the ground realities at the time and peels away the layers of prejudices that have shrouded those events in early Islamic history.

Opinion

United We Survive, Divided We Perish

Abu Dharr

Sha'ban 25, 14402019-05-01

Muslims need to grow out of their own versions of history to confront the challenges they face today. Historical fallacies or fantasies will not serve the larger Muslim interests.

Opinion

The Transformative Power of the Sirah

Zafar Bangash

Safar 23, 14402018-11-01

Muslims must not reduce the Sirah to a few anecdotal episodes. It is our guide for the total transformation of society.

Islamic Movement

Islamic History Month: Its Significance for Muslims

Hayy Yaqzan

Muharram 21, 14402018-10-01

Muslim youth in Canada have discovered that they can learn much about their rich Islamic heritage by participating in the celebration of Islamic History Month (IHM). October is commemorated as IHM in Canada.

Special Reports

American ghosts in Tehran

Eric Walberg

Rabi' al-Awwal 10, 14362015-01-01

On a visit to Tehran, Canadian writer recounts the history of US meddling in Iranian affairs that were brought to an end by the taking over of the US Den of Spies (aka the US Embassy) by revolutionary students.

Editorials

Lessons from the tragedy of Karbala

Zafar Bangash

Muharram 08, 14362014-11-01

The tragedy of Karbala must rank as one of the greatest setbacks in Islamic history. Are Muslims—Sunnis and Shi‘is—prepared to draw the right lessons from it or continue to turn this into a partisan issue?

Special Reports

History of Masjid al-Nabawi and the Green Dome

Zafar Bangash

Dhu al-Hijjah 06, 14352014-10-01

Understanding the history of expansion of Masjid al-Nabawi and how the Green Dome over the Prophet’s (saws) tomb was erected will enable Muslims to understand its true significance.

Islamic Movement

Masjid al-Aqsa in Islamic history

Zafar Bangash

Ramadan 03, 14352014-07-01

Masjid al-Aqsa has a rich history. It is intimately linked with Prophetic history, not of one but numerous prophets. It was first built by the Prophet Ibrahim (as) years after he built the Ka‘aba with his first son Ismail (as). Muslims have always been its true custodians despite illegal Zionist encroachments

Opinion

Will the real Ikhwan please stand up!

Abu Dharr

Rajab 02, 14352014-05-01

There is a long history of links between the Ikhwan and the Saudi monarchy. It has not always been a happy relationship but the Ikhwan have a choice to make: which side of the fence do they want to sit on.

Special Reports

Aal Saud: The primitive clan from Dar‘iyyah

Zafar Bangash

Muharram 27, 14352013-12-01

The Muslim world is in so much turmoil because Muslims have allowed the two holiest cities of Islam—Makkah and Madinah—to fall into the hands of primitive savages from the darkest crevices of the desert in Nejd, Central Arabia. It is important to know where the House of Saud emerged from.

Special Reports

Reflecting on the legacy of ‘Allal al-Fassi

Zainab Cheema

Dhu al-Hijjah 27, 14342013-11-01

The story of a Moroccan anti-colonialist struggler, Allal al-Fassi is traced in exacting detail to remind Muslims of the rich legacy of Muslim heroes.

Letters To The Editor

Islamophobia

Shahid Maqbool

Dhu al-Hijjah 27, 14342013-11-01

Islamophobia is a disease. It started when the message of Islam was first proclaimed.

Opinion

The ignorant man is dead even if he is breathing

Abu Dharr

Dhu al-Qa'dah 25, 14342013-10-01

The Khilafah was not abolished in 1924. When Muawiya declared himself king in early Islamic history, he abolished the Khilafah at that time. Muslims must get a better understanding of their history before they can take the steps to rectify the damage.

Special Reports

Competing visions of memory in the Ummah

Zafar Bangash

Dhu al-Qa'dah 25, 14342013-10-01

The subversion of Khilafah by the Ummayyad dynasty has led to two divergent memories in the Ummah. The Muslim masses yearn for memory based on Prophetic and Khilafah history while the ruling elites continue to push the memory of mulukiyya.

Letters To The Editor

Central Asia

Prof. Majid Ali Khan

Jumada' al-Akhirah 20, 14342013-05-01

Much Islamic history is tied up with Central Asia. This area needs to be covered more, suggests a reader who is a retired professor.

Special Reports

Fetih 1453: Turkish nationalism goes full-throttle

Zainab Cheema

Safar 19, 14342013-01-01

In a silver screen extravaganza, Fetih 1453 attempts to revive the glory of the Ottoman Empire and with it the sagging fortunes of Prime Minister Recep Tayip Erdogan who fancies himself as a modern incarnation of the Turkish sultan.

Opinion

The Prophet’s Karbala

Abu Dharr

Muharram 17, 14342012-12-01

In a tightly reasoned and passionately written article, Abu Dharr urges Muslims to be true in their honour and respect of the Messenger of Allah (saws) and love those whom he loved: his Ahl al-Bayt. Among these was Imam al-Husein who was martyred on the plains of Karbala.

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