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Muslims And Their Mother Teresa NGOs

Imran Khan

Sha'ban 20, 14452024-03-01

Some of the leading charities in the world are run by Muslims. While Islam encourages giving charity, there must be a context. Mass suffering, death, destruction and displacement have increased. It is imperative to understand why and how to prevent these recurring disasters.

Elections: Avoiding The Lesser And Greater Evils

Imran Khan

Sha'ban 20, 14452024-03-01

Muslims living as minorities in non-Muslim societies are caught on the horns of a dilemma. The choice is always between the lesser of the two evils. This is an illusion. Muslims should open a debate among themselves and non-Muslims that follow the scripture to chalk out a way forward based on Divine guidance.

Beware Of False Scholars Promoting American Islam

Salina Khan

Rajab 20, 14452024-02-01

Muslims continue to be confused by Imams that promote American Islam. It is not by following this brand of Islam but by remaining faithful to teachings of the Qur’an and the Prophetic Sunnah that Muslims will make progress.

Correct Understanding Of The Role Of Ulul Amr Essential

Salina Khan

Jumada' al-Ula' 17, 14452023-12-01

Ulul amr is an important Islamic concept. Its correct understanding is essential in order to understand who qualifies to be called ulul amr.

Land Ownership: The Islamic Movement Perspective

Imran Khan

Jumada' al-Ula' 17, 14452023-12-01

The question of land ownership lies at the root of most conflicts in the world. In North America, the European settler colonialists were highly successful in decimating the indigenous population. In South Africa, Black racism is driving its policies disregarding the rights of other people.

Muslims In South Africa: The Islamic Movement Perspective

Imran Khan

Rabi' al-Thani 17, 14452023-11-01

Most Muslims in South Africa and around the world have a positive view of the African National Congress-led government. The reality is very different. It is time to have a more realistic assessment of the ANC and see its Black African nationalism for what it is: racism.

Dr. Kalim Siddiqui: His life And Thought

Zafar Bangash

Ramadan 10, 14442023-04-01

The late Dr Kalim Siddiqui was an intellectual and activist. This month marks 27 years since he passed away on April 18, 1996. His legacy lives on in such institutions as the Institute of Contemporary Islamic Thought and Crescent International.

New, Distinctive Translation Of The Noble Qur’an (Re-print)

Zafar Bangash

Sha'ban 09, 14442023-03-01

Every Muslim has deep attachment to the noble Qur’an. In Ramadan, Muslims intensify their reading of the noble Book. It is, however, meant to be understood to implement its teachings in life. The new, contemporary translation by Imam Muhammad al Asi will help them achieve this objective.

Islamic Movements and Elections in the Muslim World

Ayman Ahmed

Jumada' al-Akhirah 19, 14422021-02-01

Among many trouble spots in the world, two stand out: Kashmir and Palestine. People in both locales face a ruthless enemy hell-bent on wiping out their identity. The people of Kashmir have been struggling for their basic rights for more than 70 years. They need our support.

Umrah: Journey in Time for Spiritual Elevation

Hayy Yaqzan

Sha'ban 07, 14412020-04-01

For most Muslims, Umrah is a ritual that they perform without realizing its broader significance. Our Editorial Board member narrates a very different experience that should give everyone food for thought.

Clarity of Thought Essential for Muslims

Zafar Bangash

Rabi' al-Awwal 04, 14412019-11-01

That Muslims are undergoing much suffering is well known. How to change this grim reality is the real challenge. Unless Muslims begin to think within the framework of Islamic principles, they will not achieve the result they desire.

Sheik Ubaid on the Crisis in Kashmir

Kevin Barrett

Rabi' al-Awwal 04, 14412019-11-01

Long-time human rights activist explains the tragedy of the Kashmiri people and the fascist ideology that has gripped India.

What if Muslims Liberated the Haramayn?

Yusuf Dhia-Allah

Rabi' al-Awwal 04, 14412019-11-01

Most Muslims are unhappy with the Saudi occupation of the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah but they do not know how to change the situation. We speculate on what could happen if three countries were to take action…

Condemnation of Kings and Court Clerics (Part II)

Jihad Jones

Ramadan 27, 14402019-06-01

There are no good kings, period! For court cleric to try and present them in a positive light sets a bad example for Muslims everywhere.

In Praise of Kings – Part I

Jihad Jones

Sha'ban 25, 14402019-05-01

Court preachers spend their life justifying the criminal conduct of kings and assorted tyrants for a small price. However, such conduct costs the Ummah a great deal .

Iran and Turkey – Part I

Muhammad al-Hashimi

Rajab 25, 14402019-04-01

If two leading powers in the Muslim world were to establish a common framework for operations, it would lead to dramatically positive developments in the Muslim world. It is time for Turkey and Iran to come together.

The Duty to Protect Sacred Sites – Part IV

John Andrew Morrow

Rajab 25, 14402019-04-01

Islam calls for the protection of the sacred sites of not only Muslims but also other faiths. Further, the protection of minorities living in Muslim societies is also according to the Prophetic Sunnah.

The Duty to Protect Sacred Sites — Part III

John Andrew Morrow

Jumada' al-Akhirah 24, 14402019-03-01

The Prophet’s covenants with the Christians of the world provide clear guidance for Muslims’ conduct towards Christians anywhere. There is absolutely no room in the covenants to mistreat Christians or destroy their places of worship.

Imams as Traveling Salesmen

Salina Khan

Jumada' al-Akhirah 24, 14402019-03-01

In recent years a new phenomenon has emerged: spiritual tourism. There is nothing wrong with it per se but the problem is that many Imams have turned into traveling salesmen compromising their Islamic principles by not offending tyrannical rulers.

The Duty to Protect Sacred Sites — Part II

John Andrew Morrow

Jumada' al-Ula' 26, 14402019-02-01

Bani Saud, the illegal occupiers of the Arabian Peninsula, are busy destroying the sacred sites in Makkah and al Madinah yet the Muslim Ummah is either ignorant or largely silent on these crimes.

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